Wife and I popped in for a lighter night of cocktails and small bites on a recent Thursday. Drinks…read morewere fantastic as you would expect, and the pickle plate, the cheese board and the hot dog were very good and the cannoli dessert was fantastic.

If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a…read morelot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did.

I've tried on several occasions to get a reservation in season without success. Had a lucky…read morecancellation after a summer down pour 4th of July weekend. The place embodies lots that is great about modern dining: homemade inventive cocktails with fresh ingredients and high end craft liquor (fiery ginger was amazing); family style small and main plates that take you around the global and market local (Chinese five star calamari, BBQ brisket with fresh pickles and skillet cornbread; shrimp with black bean zucchini cakes). Just as good an experience as downtown grocery at 25% less cost with a more authentic laid back vermont vibes Nice young people making great food and having fun doing it Get the ice cream sandwich for dessert and you'll know what I mean!! Can't wait to get back

From the moment we walked into the Hostel I felt at home. Our hosts Eliza and Justin were…read morewelcoming and uber friendly throughout the stay. We stayed in the bunk house we had plenty of space, the mattress were super comfy. The bathroom was spacious, clean, modern, the soft TP (cause that's important) and had plenty of hot water... What more could a girl want! Eliza & Justin also provide free homemade granola, cereal, and coffee for guests before you hit the slopes (just minutes from the Okemo base lodge). I recommend trying the Chai tea - it's out of your mind good!! Tip: Book directly via their www it's cheaper then airbnb Thank you Eliza & Justin for a perfect stay!

I enjoyed a wonderful four-night stay in July 2026 at The Governor's Inn in Ludlow, Vermont. The…read moreproperty is ideally situated within easy walking distance of several excellent restaurants and the nearby ski facilities, making it a perfect base for exploring the area. The Inn itself is a beautifully preserved historic home dating back to the 19th century, and its charm is evident in every thoughtfully maintained detail. Each guest room is tastefully furnished with period décor, featuring a comfortable bed and modern, well-appointed bathrooms stocked with luxurious toiletries. The hosts, Craig and Dan, are exceptionally warm and welcoming, creating an atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. Craig's breakfasts are truly memorable--he has an impressive talent for preparing delicious, hearty morning meals that set the tone for a great day ahead. During my visit, I made The Governor's Inn my home base while riding throughout Vermont as part of a regional Harley rally, and it proved to be the perfect retreat after long days on the road. I fully intend to return to Ludlow for leaf-peeping season, and there is no doubt that I will stay at The Governor's Inn again. Overall, I highly recommend The Governor's Inn to anyone seeking comfort, hospitality, and historic charm in the heart of Vermont.

This was an excellent place to stay. Everything was so cozy and comfortable. The rooms were…read morespotless and well appointed. The breakfast was just the right size and was excellent. But the high point of the inn are the inn keepers. They were so welcoming and helpful. We stayed during the VT Inn to Inn walk, so we were tired and disheveled and they welcomed us with open arms and made us immediately comfortable. Sitting on the front porch remains one of the high points of my trip.

Long day ride the motorcycle, really looking forward to a cozy place to rest. We found the Timber…read moreInn , with the coziest beds I ever slept in in a hotel. We can park our motorcycles right in front of the door, and then we had the most beautiful view when we woke up, of the mountains.. proprietor was a very kind man and of course everywhere you go in Vermont they got a nice cup of coffee ....

My daughter and I stayed here last week and this motel is without a doubt one of the best run,…read morecleanest, pleasantest motels that I have ever stayed in. The rooms are attractive, the beds are comfortable, a night light in the bathroom is evidence that the owners think ahead for your comfort. Really cannot say enough good things about this motel and it is close enough to Ludlow, so easy to find good plaqces to eat!!

I came here to ski on a Thursday morning. I was able to easily park in the main parking lot and…read morewalk to the lodge which was within a reasonable distance. Parking was free. From the main lodge are a couple of very short and slow lifts that take you up to areas which give you access to additional lifts. I really liked the variety of runs and that it wasn't overcrowded. I would love to try some of the other sections of the mountain in the future. The terrain park looks fun (if you're into that). My only complaint was how slow most of the lifts are... but that didn't detract much from my overall experience.

I have skied Okemo Mountain Resort several times during my road trips to Vermont. Okemo is part of…read morethe Epic Pass resorts owned by Vail which means that if you buy a pass early you can get skiing a reasonable rate, in 2026 the multiday pass was about $75 a day. Getting to the resort is easy, it is located just off the main street of Ludlow, Vt., which was about a 30 minute drive from where we were staying in Londonderry, Vt. There are a number of parking lots; both days we arrived early so we had a choice of the 2 free lots near the base area. Equipment drop off is easy and the walk from the lots is not too far. The biggest issue is to get through the resort to the base lodge entails quite a lot of stairs. The lodge itself is what you would expect, nothing fancy but more than serviceable. The restrooms and changing areas are downstairs, which is made a bit harder by the angled staircase, which can be a bit challenging when you are in ski boots. The changing areas have seasonal lockers, rental lockers and free racks for bag storage which is appreciated. At the base lodge you have 2 lifts that take you up the beginner area and allows you to access the rest of the mountain. The main lift for the main face is a high speed 6 pack with ubble covers for the chairs. From the top you can make it to the other areas of the mountain. We skied all of the areas of the resort the Main Face, the South Face, Solitude and Jackson Gore. Okemo is great for cruising the Blues and groomed Black runs. Even though the conditions were icy and not everything was open Okemo provides plenty of variety and skiing. I really enjoy skiing at Okemo, the mountain is pretty easy to navigate. There are a wide variety of runs especially for intermediate skiers. A really fun and enjoyable couple of days skiing.

I came here with a group of 12 on a Saturday night. We made a reservation and had an entire room…read moreupstairs to ourselves (with our own bathroom!). This restaurant does shareables so you order a bunch of apps and entrees to split with the table. The waiter was very helpful determining the right amount of food to order. We ordered almost everything off the menu. Not one plate disappointed. Everything was incredible and the portions were good too. The atmosphere was rustic but elegant. Highly recommend this spot for a nice dinner!

Whatever turbulence may have existed during the ownership changeover has been overcome. Wife and I…read morehad a lovely meal last Friday in one of the upstairs rooms. Had the ribs, the mussels and the fettuccine and I would rate them as good, better, best as the fettuccine was the star. Drinks were on point and the Good Ol Boy tasted every bit as good as the night before across the street. Would recommend....

Can't rate it because it's closed, and has been for a few years. Not sure why it's still posted…read more Also last time we stayed there our unit was inundated with chipmunks because the owner feeds them and they take their food and get into our walls. You can hear them running through. Even found some nuts in the room on the chairs. Also water pressure very low in unit. Left before our reservation was ended due to these issues.

Great spot in Okemo. The owners provide impeccable, down to earth service and comfy, Vermont…read moreaccommodations. I wouldn't have to think twice about staying here again. Home cooked breakfast each morning added a great start to our ski day. You're less than 5 minutes from the base of Okemo. Free Wi-Fi. If you need/forgot something, they're happy to help you out: hair dryer, bottle opener, newspaper, an extra fresh out of the oven muffin. Just ask.

We arrived here in the late afternoon on a Monday. The property is about 3.5 miles southwest of the…read moretown of Ludlow on Hwy 103. You pull in at a motel that fronts the highway - the sign reads "The Pointe at Castle Hill". Regardless of which property you stay at, you check in there. Afterwards, you proceed up the hill to the inn. You park either just in front of the building or, if the spaces are full, there is a bit more space to the side of another building close by (probably their spa). We never heard any traffic noise during our entire stay. The building itself is about 120 years old, built by a former Vermont governor from this area. It still has the feel of a mansion, with lots of dark wood finishes inside. They have a small desk in the large foyer when you enter who can assist as needed. There is also a lounge with couches and chairs (for reading, mostly). The restaurant is also located on this level. The wide staircase to the upper floors is to the left off the foyer. The 2nd floor had at least 9 rooms. Down the hallway there was another smaller staircase up to the 3rd level, which I think had fewer rooms (I did not go up there). Our room was nice, with a queen sized 4-poster bed (you might enquire if they have a room with a king-sized bed). There was plenty of additional floor space, with a small table and chairs near the front windows. There are a number of relatively subtle upgrade touches like the phone line and water pipes for the adjoining bathrooms. A few things we noted about our room: * It had limited electrical outlets, which was addressed via power strips for each of the main plugs. * There is no central air conditioning, which is probably fine for this latitude (barring some heat wave). You can open the windows for a breeze, as needed. * The heating is central and is not turned on until some point in the season when it turns sufficiently cold. They do offer a space heater in the room (if needed), there is a fireplace (we didn't use ours), and the comforter was quite warm. * The amount of counter and table space available was limited (due to the small antique table). This wasn't a huge issue, but you have to be mindful of where to leave things like a wallet, glasses, phone, etc. You can book a massage at the spa, but we did not make use of that service. The hotel's fine dining restaurant is a great option for a special occasion meal. You should book this in advance (I'm not what is a safe time - at least a month or two, I'd guess). On the night we ate there, we had a formal oval dining room for the home to ourselves for half of our meal, as the larger dining room across the hall was full from a tour bus. The food was very good! They also apparently serve a modest breakfast here in the mornings starting at 8 a.m., but we were trying to get an early start each day and ended up getting breakfast in Ludlow instead. Given the somewhat isolated location, your dining options outside the hotel are a bit limited. There is at least one restaurant in Proctorsville (within 0.5 miles). There are a few restaurants in Ludlow, but many have varying days on which they're closed during weekdays. It may be easier on weekend, and is almost certainly easier in the winter, as there is a ski resort adjacent to the town. Also, Ludlow apparently suffered flooding in July of 2023, so that appeared to have impacted the number of businesses / restaurants that were open downtown (at least temporarily). Another observation about location - on the two full days we had in the area, we drove 45+ minutes to the north both days to check out a variety of places near Windsor and Lebanon. That wasn't a problem, but if I had the same itinerary again, I might have stayed one night at Castle Hill (and dined at their restaurant) and then moved on to lodging closer to other things we were touring. If you are going for a cozy / romantic country inn vibe, this is a great place to stay. There are just some trade offs vs. the location. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed here recently for one night and I have to call out the high points. The grounds of the…read more"Castle" building are spectacular. It's so pretty and the landscaping and flowers are wonderful. We loved the pool and hot tub as well. It's very peaceful and relaxing. The Castle building really is gorgeous as well. The staff at the hotel are very nice and want to be helpful. We used the spa and it was okay. The gym is large and well equipped. I had a massage which was okay. The room I was in had a window which faced the road and the traffic noise was louder than the spa music that was playing so didn't lend itself to relaxing. The massage was over $200 so I didn't think it was a great value because I didn't really feel fully relaxed after it. Ask for a treatment room on the pool side of the building if possible. We ate at the restaurant and it was pretty good. Prices were high but seemed to be about on par with another meal we had in the area. Service was nice. Our room was okay...very spacious but the lack of outlets is tough to manage in 2025 with so many devices to charge. I understand the building is very old so I get that there aren't a lot of plugs. My Verizon connectivity was terrible in the whole area and due to a wide-scale outage, Wifi was not working when I was there, which was problematic because I had to take a business call. That and a couple of other issues with our room led to us leaving early to find someplace that had a working Wifi connection but I have to say the staff were helpful and understanding. It was the off season and I think maybe they were a little short staffed but I get that it's tough for businesses these days. Overall, this place was fine and it is very beautiful.

We rented 1BR suite 1st week in May, 2026. All the staff were friendly, welcoming and…read moreaccommodating. It was a pleasure to be treated as a valued guest!. Skye was amazing even before we arrived at the Inn, when I called to inquire about the accommodation, amenities and tips in the area; she made us feel welcomed already and excited about our trip. Starting with our late arrival on 5/1st because of traffic delays, Rafael and Michelle welcomed us as the check-in and Michele showed us the parking garage, helped us with the luggage cart and showed us how things work in the our suite (absolutely perfect service from both of them))! During our stay Skye proved to be amazing! Anything we needed was promptly addressed and taken care of! The remaining staff we met were professional as well, friendly and welcoming: Nikky, Steven and Susan, who is in charge of the breakfast were always pleasant and attentive. The accommodations itself was beautiful, clean, renovated and comfortable; I especially appreciated the fireplace and fully equipped kitchen with very good quality cookware, utensils, full size fridge and electric hot pot for boiling water for tea. Still too cold to use the balcony but the pretty Valley view made up for it! TV in each room lots, of electric outlets and one of the 2 bath tubs had jets which we didn't use enjoying the heated indoor whirlpool. The tavern was closed but we didn't mind as we rented after the season an we enjoyed the peaceful week! The breakfast was served every day and included which was helpful and appreciated. A separate beverage station offered all day and evenings excellent coffee, teas, cappuccino, latte and hot chocolate as well as sparkling and flavored waters. We definitely would love to return one day, depending on our time and life circumstances. Thank you Jackson Gore Inn for a very nice stay!

Worst experience ever! I actually didn't even have water to take a shower in the morning!!! Not a…read moresingle apology or call from management. Places is terrible

The location can't be beat...we were right at the base of Okemo Mtn. The accommodations were…read moresimple and campy, which was right in line with the price. The reason for the lower rating is that the owner is a grumpy unaccommodating man. I needed a hair dryer (because it was 5 degrees outside) and they only had one for the entire establishment. Thankfully i had a nice neighbor that let me borrow hers. Wouldn't want to get frozen hair!

The best. Everything works. Betty Ann and Jean keep the place spotless. I go to Vt a lot and I…read morealways stay there.