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    On the River Inn

    4.2 (94 reviews)
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    Dinning room
    Fjames R.

    Second time back,came with the entire family this time,forgot how pretty and friendly the place is.Had dinner last night,they always have a few specials to the menu,scallops appetizers has delicious ,I had a veal tomahawk chop,it was cooked to perfection,we also had salmon ,veal shank,burger and pasta ,need I say there were no leftovers. Tender of the Bar was right on top of everything,we were all checking in at different times so we were hanging on the couches waiting for all to arrived,she had a assortment of special drinks ,and kept us entertained as well,most of the staff I remember from last year's visit,everyone was exceptional

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    Liz A.

    Just back from a 3 night stay at 506 On the River Inn. All in all, a great inn with beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, and lovely views. We did experience some frustrations though. The on site restaurant and bar were closed one of the three nights and booked to capacity another night leaving us with zero dining options. Only three restaurants are open Mondays in all of Woodstock, and all were booked solid. The hostess recommended we try a gas station or grocery store. We couldn't even order take out. Unfortunately the inn doesn't prioritize hotel guests for dinner reservations and doesn't let guests know about the challenges with Monday dining options. The restaurant was full with customers that weren't hotel guests and the parking lot was also full with no parking available. Positive notes, breakfast was very good and included. The morning staff was great and worked hard to make sure guests were happy. Kudos to both ladies. The baked goods were delicious as were the potatoes, eggs, and French toast with fresh maple syrup. There's a nice pool table and a decent game room. The nightly fire pit was also a plus. All in all, I would recommended this inn but I don't think we'd return until they're able to offer all the amenities they promote on their site. Staffing is an issue everywhere so it's understandable but I do think guests should be advised beforehand to avoid disappointment particularly given the fact that we're still paying full rates without daily housekeeping and lack of restaurant/bar service.

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    Shawn A.

    My wife and I stayed here for a couple of nights in April to celebrate her birthday. I found the place on booking.com and it looked like a good place to stay. The setting is very cool. They have a pond (we were in the pond room) which was just off our room and the river it about 60 yards behind the hotel. The area between the hotel and the river has chairs and picnic tables which add to the ambiance outside. The hotel itself if full of antiques which gives it a very unique feel. With everything they have you don't get the corporate hotel feel, but more of an inn vibe. The complementary breakfast was solid. They had a good selection of hot and cold foods available and they appeared to keep refreshing it frequently so it stayed fresh. They also offer a restaurant for dinner. We ha dessert one of the nights and the cream brûlée and the blueberry crisp were good. My only criticism was the beds. For both my wife and I they were much too firm and the pillows were too thick. Overall we really liked the place, but the beds would probably keep us from returning.

    Un Poco De Agua
    Mercedes C.

    It's slash Showroom, slash Bar, slash Lounge, slash Restaurant, slash Martha's Kitchen- ALL into one. It was overwhelming trying to book reservations on our last night. Wanted something special and stay close to our B&B (walking distance preferably to Rt 4 (Central St.) like we've been doing, or a 15-minute car ride away) but there were zilch openings for the major hotspots. Luckily we were set with 506 Inn on The River- with its namesake Restaurant. The Inn's Lobby Area is jazzed up nicely with lots of natural materials, "Antique" suitcases, old typewriters and Holiday pieces- adding a tasteful country-chic style. What a view when you first enter their Restaurant! Large, country-modern Kitchen adjacent to the old-fashioned Bar Area on the left. Sizable, open-concept space with at least 2 huge plush sectionals to lounge in- right in the middle of 506. Communal Dinner tables, smaller tables on the perimeter and more seating further back. My 'Paloma' Grapefruit Cocktail was serious (even with all that ice), while hubby had a Manhattan. Mr Bartender by the way- can whip up drinks based on personal tastes, too. Ditched the Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette in my Salad for Balsamic & Olive O...Thank you, Gretchen! Menu is simple and attached to clipboards. Hubby raved about the Short Rib with Fingerling Potatoes and Haricots Vert. I truly enjoyed the taste of my Fusilli with Porcini Mushrooms, but there was only one ill-cut Porcini and 3 Enokis...really??? Turns out, someone else made the same complaint about the dish....506- PLEASE ADD MORE PORCINI to your Fusilli dish!!! Dessert wasn't anything spectacular- except for hubby's tasty Apple-Maple Crisp. My 'Flourless Chocolate Cake' tasted good- but was dense as heck. I liked we weren't rushed out by our server and was also digging the vibe here- and if you want to impress someone or for a casual catch-up, this is the place to do it. 506 is the ideal spot to class it up without being buttoned up. Aside from our stiff drinks, I just wished that for the chic setup, food was just as breathtaking.

    View from pond view room; easily accessible for four legged friends, kids (eew), and less mobile
    Jill E.

    I decided to organize a Christmas getaway for my husband who's had a tough year. We wanted a place in Vermont that'd offer Christmas dinner, king-sized beds, and a bar so we could enjoy a cocktail or two. The internet led me to Woodstock and eventually to the 506 On the River Inn. The prices were comparable to other inns, but I liked the look of this place. They have dog friendly rooms as well which is great for us, although we did choose to leave our girl at home. We loved everything. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are updated and comfortable, and the amenities are awesome. After a filing Christmas dinner and several rounds of drinks (the bartender makes a great old fashioned with homemade infused cherries), we made our way to the game room. It's probably intended for kids, but we enjoyed a rousing game of air hockey. After digesting a bit, we braved our bathing suits and slid into the hot tub. It was heaven. Man, if only they had one outside too- that's the dream, right?! As we headed to bed, we noticed a quaint fire flickering outside. They have a sweet little patio with chairs around the fire pit. I was pretty pooped so we headed to bed, but can't wait to check it out tonight. Breakfast this morning is incredible. This is no extended-stay freebie breakfast. Homemade peach bread pudding, fresh baked goods, and all the meats. I only wish my husband were a foodie and a morning person. Even though there are a few families, it's relatively quiet here. I'm able to enjoy my coffee in peace. Thank you 506 Inn for making a stressful time in our lives a little more peaceful. We'll be back! But now for more breakfast!

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    creepy guy named David behind the bar. food and drinks have gone downhill. wont be back.

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    Beautiful view from our patio. Dinner was great, definitely have reservations setup in advance. Our stay was perfect

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    This place was fantastic!! We were here for a wedding and I would recommend to anyone in the area!

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    The Village Inn of Woodstock

    (48 reviews)

    This very old Victorian country inn (first built in 1873 but rebuilt in 1899 after a fire) has seen…read morea lot of changes both in terms of its owners and its decor. Lots and lots of history here !! I also learned that for here, the "first floor" means one flight up from the lobby, and the "first floor" is NOT on the ground floor nor where the lobby is. Learn something new everyday. In fact, this inn does not appear to have rooms on the ground floor or where the lobby is, but if they do, I just don't know where that would be. The dining room, kitchen and bar appear to be what exists on the main floor. Regardless of all that, our room upstairs was beautifully appointed and spacious, and our king-size bed with its fluffy pillows was so inviting and comfortable. It was beautiful !! We slept so very well. I wish we had booked for more than one night. Our room rate included a warm-cooked breakfast the next morning. For an additional fee, we ate our dinner at the Vic Tavern, as well. (Those will be reviewed under the Vic Tavern.) The owners were very nice and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with them and staying at their inn. We'd come back here in a heartbeat, so if we are ever fortunate enough to return to Vermont, we'd easily return to Woodstock and this lovely B&B.

    Very pleasant inn. The staff were very friendly. Food was pretty good. I gave it 3 stars because…read moreI don't think the cost and the value are in parity. It was quite expensive for what you get. We had room 2 which has its own private deck and living area. Really enjoyed the deck. The biggest issue was the bathroom was tiny. My wife found it impossible to shave in the shower and the sink was so small I couldn't fill a water bottle, even if tilted. The road noise might annoy some people as well.

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    The Woodstocker B&B

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    We absolutely loved our stay at The Woodstocker Inn. The location was perfect, just a short walk to…read moretown, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Our suite was incredible, with a two-person sauna that we used every single day. The bed was super comfortable, and the entire inn was beautifully designed with so many thoughtful details throughout. And the pancakes-hands down, the best we've ever had. I've stayed in Woodstock four times, and this is officially the only place I'll stay from now on. It was perfect in every way.

    We originally wanted to stay at the Woodstock Inn, but could not reserve a room. We found the…read moreWoodstocker B&B and decided to give it a try. It is a very good bed and breakfast. Location is just on the outskirts of town, which is a perfect walk to dinner. The room is large with a sitting area and - believe it or not - a small in-room sauna. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom spacious and very modern and nice. There's a small outside seating area for our room too. Common areas are very well kept. Breakfasts were excellent, with pancake, omelet, and other options, fresh cooked to order every morning. Shout out to the pancakes which are out of this world. This is a wonderful B&B. You don't have the tavern, restaurant, and spa that you would have at the Woodstock Inn, but you do have the much larger room. It's the difference between a B&B and an inn. You will not regret staying here.

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    Jackson House Inn

    (75 reviews)

    From our first impression, as we pulled into the Jackson House Inn on Dec. 26th, until our…read moredeparture today... we couldn't have been happier with our stay! From the overall appearance of the Inn, the beautiful setting & location to key areas within Vermont, we were more than happy with our choice to stay there. We stayed in "Clara's Corner," of which was perfect! The beauty and upkeep of the home was well kept, and our breakfast each morning was delicious! The innkeepers were very caring and attentive to the guests, ensuring we were comfortable & happy with our stay. Their pride shines through as they truly are there to provide their customers the perfect experience! We had a wonderful stay & would highly recommend the JHI to our family & friends! The Alderfer's (Kevin & Toni) from Collegeville, PA 19426

    Our 2 night stay at the Jackson was not as expected. First off there is NO breakfast provided…read more There is a complimentary coffee machine in a common room and that is it. Based on reviews and their webpage, I was under the impression that breakfast was provided but it was not. You can buy breakfast in the restaurant but it is expensive. The weirdest part of the stay was that there is no host to check guests in or help with issues. It is completely virtual! You press the button on a doorbell camera and someone answers after like 5 min. I had to press it several times to get a response at 10 am in the day of my checkout. The response was the staff doesn't show up until 11 am; which is the checkout time. There is a text number but the person or AI agent on the other end clearly is not the innkeeper or anyone capable of making decisions. They/It provided faulty information and was the opposite of helpful. If this is what the future of hospitality looks like, I am not impressed. My family rented two rooms on the first floor. One room facing the back of the property was nice but the other one (#15) was very small and had two windows overlooking the front porch and yard. Unfortunately there are chairs just outside of the windows and someone kept sitting in one of them and talking on her phone. It was very uncomfortable to have the shades open and have someone sitting right there. Because of this we had to keep the curtains drawn and with the room being so small, it felt like we were in a cave. Basically, it sounds like staying at the Jackson used to be a very nice experience but new owners/management are now trying to run the hotel as cheaply as possible. Guests are noticing.

    The Shire Woodstock - One of the firepits

    The Shire Woodstock

    (19 reviews)

    I would call this more of a motel experience. Cons: Our room was first floor facing cars in parking…read morelot. No closet, wardrobe, hangars, or dresser provided. I did not request a handicap room but definitely got one. Bathroom had huge door opening and lots of grab bars. I'm thinking the minimal furniture choice may have been on purpose to provide space for wheel chairs. We stayed two nights and did not get room cleaning. If anyone is staying above you, expect to hear every step they take. Pros: They do have a little fridge if you need to keep something cold. There is a little coffee and water station room by the office. If it had been cold outside, this would not be a fun morning adventure. The bed was comfortable. The fire pit out back along the river was nice. Very conveniently located, walking distance to downtown. If I stayed here again, I would choose upstairs river view. Costs more but probably worth it.

    Do not stay here. Honestly this place is a mess. They promote it as a beautiful hotel with gorgeous…read moregrounds to walk on. It is not that. First of all the pictures are deceiving. The hotel is a glorified motel with a nice backyard. Which by the way, we didn't even get to see. We had a view of the parking lot with zero privacy. Nobody even instructed us how to find the yard. We had to search for it. Second, two different people walked into our hotel room with keys. Thank goodness we were just sitting on the couch, but an hour after we checked in someone came in and an hour before we checked out someone came in. That is so unacceptable it's shocking. Third, when we tried to check in they had no idea how much I owed and talked to me about someone else's credit card info. I had to tell them what I owed. We gave them a card and instead they charged the one on file for incidentals. Not only did they hold money on the wrong card, but they did it three times! So instead of $100 hold on the wrong card, we had $300 on the wrong card. The room is about as basic as a room could possibly be. No perks and barely even any art or anything. The room has a paper thin blanket on it and the wall ac/heating unit smells like fire when it's working and is very loud. The bathroom is so stark white and boring with a giant crack in the wall. Had we paid $100-$200 for this night we'd let this all go, but we paid $420 for this absolute scam of a hotel. Not to mention, the hotel is under construction and remodeling so there are workers everywhere and every room is open and being worked on. If you want a peaceful trip to Woodstock, pick a different location. If we weren't only staying one night, we would have asked for a refund on night two and left. The only two pros: 1. It's walking distance from the cute city. 2. The people working are very kind and friendly, albeit unhelpful.

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    Lincoln Inn and Restaurant

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    What a quaint, cozy little inn! Our room was well appointed (on the smaller side, but that's to be…read moreexpected in a historic BnB, it's not a resort) and the bed was divine! Breakfast was delicious, too. The Inn is literally right on the Ottauquechee River...and the Historic Lincoln covered bridge (one of which Woodstock is known for) was 100 yards from the Inn itself. We sat one night in Adirondack chairs on the river's edge while sipping wine we bought and had a splendid evening. It's about a 10 minute drive to beautiful downtown Woodstock. Highly recommended!

    What a one of a kind experience. We did not stay at the Bed and Breakfast but we did sign up for…read morethe 7 course tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The seven courses were unbelievable. 1st course was Spanish Mackerel, Salmon Roe, Beetroots, Pickled pepper drops & Horseradish 2nd course-hand dived scallops, Kanpachi tartare, cauliflower, Fennel &fried capers ( my favorite course) 3rd course-roasted Trumpet mushrooms, Siberian Sea Buckthorn, white sturgeon caviar, Celeriac and King Trumpet Terrine, Iberico Lardoe 4th course-Butternut squash, pear, roasted chestnut, caramelized pepitas, basil, pickled mustard seeds, grapefruit & baby arugula 5th course-japaneses Jidori chicken, smoked potato sauce, Italian truffle & toasted pine nuts 6th course-Kagoshima Wagyu Tenderloin, Foie Gras Au Torchin, parsnip, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and grilled scallions 7th course-dark chocolate strawberry Everything was outstanding! What a meal. The chef and hostess was amazing. You can choose to have a wine pairing if you choose we did not. The dining area was perfect, the lighting and Holiday music was perfect with our most excellent meal.

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