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.)

The Woodstock Inn & Resort

Woodstock, Vermont
4-star Resort with prices starting at $683 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Heated pool

Located at 14 The Green, The Woodstock Inn & Resort has great rooms from $683 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 28.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • 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
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Mountain Inn at Killington

Killington, Vermont
Inn with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vermont
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Mountain Inn at Killington which has nice rooms starting at $184. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 47 Old Mill Rd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, golf, and a free breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 25.6 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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


The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Stowe, Vermont
4-star Resort with prices starting at $458 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Heated pool

We found The Lodge at Spruce Peak to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $458. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 7412 Mountain Road. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 36.3 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Stowehof Hotel

Stowe, Vermont
3-star Resort with prices starting at $252 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $252, The Stowehof Hotel, at 434 Edson Hill Road provides an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a bar, and outdoor tennis. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, mountain views, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 34.2 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


506 On the River Inn Woodstock

Woodstock, Vermont
Inn with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vermont
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

506 On the River Inn Woodstock has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $330 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1653 West Woodstock Road. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 28.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Kimpton Taconic Hotel

Manchester, Vermont
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $293 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Kimpton Taconic Hotel is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $293, and it's located at 3835 Main St. We also love the a bar, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 59.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Green Mountain Inn Stowe

Stowe, Vermont
Inn with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vermont
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Green Mountain Inn Stowe because it has great rooms that start at $209. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 18 Main St. Only 32.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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


The Woodstocker B&B

Woodstock, Vermont
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $298 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Woodstocker B&B offers skiing, room service, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $298 (before taxes). It's located at 61 River Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and horse riding which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 28.4 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Jackson Gore Village

Ludlow, Vermont
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vermont
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 480 Ranta Road, Jackson Gore Village has great rooms from $149 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 40 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

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


The Palmer House Resort Ascend Hotel Collection

Manchester, Vermont
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (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.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Palmer House Resort Ascend Hotel Collection which has nice rooms starting at $183. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5383 Main St. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It's located just 58.6 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Stowe, Killington, Woodstock, South Burlington, and Middlebury.

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
$229

After analyzing 87 first time trip hotels in Vermont, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $229. 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: $379
  • 3-star hotels: $223
  • 2-star hotels: $187


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