The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Vermont

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Vermont

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If it's your first trip to Vermont for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Vermont. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Vermont. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Vermont for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Vermont beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Vermont for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mountain Inn at Killington

Killington, Vermont
Inn with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 47 Old Mill Road, Mountain Inn at Killington has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, skiing, skiing, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 25.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, a bar, and a bar at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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The Wildflower Inn

Lyndon, Vermont
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $241 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vermont
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Wildflower Inn which has nice rooms starting at $241. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, skiing, skiing, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2059 Darling Hill Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a bar, a bar, hiking, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 55.2 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Green Mountain Inn

Stowe, Vermont
Inn with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Green Mountain Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $144. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 18 Main Street. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 32.3 miles from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Stowe, Vermont
4-star Resort with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $223, The Lodge at Spruce Peak, at 7412 Mountain Road provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 36.6 miles from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Woodstock Inn & Resort

Woodstock, Vermont
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $456 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vermont
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Woodstock Inn & Resort has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $456 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 14 The Green. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, child care, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 28.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


343 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4

Stowe, Vermont
3-star Resort with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of 343 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4 is 9.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $244, and it's located at 7412 Mountain Rd. We also love the a bar, hiking, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 36.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool


Topnotch Resort

Stowe, Vermont
4-star Resort with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vermont
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Topnotch Resort because it has great rooms that start at $210. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4000 Mountain Road. Only 34.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Grand Summit Resort, A Vail Resorts Property

Dover, Vermont
3-star Resort with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Grand Summit Resort, A Vail Resorts Property offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $133 (before taxes). It's located at 89 Grand Summit Way and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 71.8 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Inn on Putney Road

Brattleboro, Vermont
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $312 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vermont
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 192 Putney Road, Inn on Putney Road has great rooms from $312 (before taxes). It offers skiing, skiing, room service, room service, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, hiking, golf, and golf which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 79.3 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


Jackson Gore Village, A Vail Resorts Property

Ludlow, Vermont
3-star Resort with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Jackson Gore Village, A Vail Resorts Property which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 111 Jackson Gore Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just 39.9 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lake George, Stowe, Killington, Manchester, and Burlington.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Vermont, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vermont, Best Luxury Hotels in Vermont, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Vermont, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Vermont, Best Hotels for One Week in Vermont, Best Hotels for One Night in Vermont, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Vermont, Best Hotels for Skiing in Vermont, or Best Business Hotels in Vermont.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Vermont?

Vermont Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$187

After analyzing 81 first time trip hotels in Vermont, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $187. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Vermont.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $261
  • 3-star hotels: $180
  • 2-star hotels: $140


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