About The Mountain Road Resort
Situated in the heart of the mountains, The Mountain Road Resort combines lodge-style comforts with modern boutique amenities. Guests are minutes away from the outdoor activities and attractions of historic Stowe.
Rooms overlook Spruce Peak and include lounge areas, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Deluxe rooms add minibars, private terraces, and kitchenettes, and some feature fireplaces.
Guests can enjoy a tennis court, hot tub, sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, massage services, and one of the country’s largest non-museum collections of American art. Bicycles are provided for riding on the local bike path. The hotel is pet-friendly as well.
A continental breakfast is served each morning at 8 AM, and visitors can relax with a drink in the Lobby Bar in the afternoon and evening.
The Mountain Road Resort is less than one mile from attractions like Stowe Golf Park, the Swimming Hole, the Vermont Ski Museum, and Shaw’s General Store.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location in scenic Stowe.
The resort puts guests within walking distance to the recreational activities of the lake and mountains as well as downtown and its shops and eateries. Reviewers also spoke highly of the view of the surrounding landscape and noted that the local area is quiet.
positive:
Homey yet modern atmosphere.
Visitors who wanted something different from both the traditional country-style inns and the typical corporate chain hotels were pleased with the resort’s fusion of stylish modern decor and warm lodge-style furnishings.
positive:
Nice facilities and amenities for the price.
Many guests enjoyed walking the nicely-kept hotel grounds in the warmer months, while others stated that the indoor pool, sauna, and hot tubs were great during the winter. The suites were also described as clean, comfortable, and spacious.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some maintenance problems need attention.
A number of people who stayed at the resort noted problems in their rooms such as draining issues in the tubs, fussy toilets, faulty appliances, and dim lighting. Others reported problems with the common facilities like excessive wear on the decks, insufficiently-heated pools, or dirty hot tubs.
negative:
Dated rooms could use a face lift.
Although most guests stated that their rooms were comfortable and the decor was homey, some felt that the suites and bathrooms badly needed updating. Problems included decades-old furnishings, worn towels and sheets, inadequate sound insulation, limited power outlets, and hard springy beds.
negative:
Reservation and booking issues are not uncommon.
More than a few reviewers had issues arise with booking and check-in. Some were given the wrong room or their rooms were unavailable, while others did not receive upgrades they had paid for. In several instances, management staff was not helpful in solving the issue.