3 Best Hotels in Manchester, Southern Vermont

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Barnstead Inn

$$ | 349 Bonnet St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA

This boutique inn has created its own little oasis, taking 1830s farmhouse lodging to the next level by pairing New England charm with luxury amenities. Rooms have modern comforts and special touches like the stone fireplace in the Stratton Suite or the copper soaking tub in the Hildene Suite. In the warmer months, enjoy the property's outdoor swimming pool and flower gardens. The on-site Stonewall Tavern serves craft beers and snacks such as salmon bites and charcuterie boards. In addition to the human innkeepers, the resident pups Lucky and King (both are hypoallergenic breeds) roam around the property, making sure things are up to par for the guests.

Pros

  • Soaking tubs and special touches in the rooms
  • Walking distance to the downtown area
  • Modern amenities

Cons

  • No pet-friendly rooms
  • No children under 12 (though some might find this a "pro")
  • Not a classic country inn in terms of decor
349 Bonnet St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA
Hotel Details
23 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Inn at Manchester

$$ | 3967 Main St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA

Located between the Taconic and Green Mountains just a short distance from Manchester's main strip, this classic inn has a variety of comfortable rooms, all slightly different from the next. The Thyme room has Vermont-themed art hung on powder blue walls, while the Sage Suite has a seating area with a TV, a fireplace, and a jetted bathtub. Lovingly prepared breakfasts include Vermont Coffee Company blends, quiches, homemade granola, and the inn's famous cottage cakes (a mix of cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, and flour baked on a pancake griddle and served with maple syrup and warm apricot jelly). 

Pros

  • Pub on-site
  • Pool and fireplaces
  • Free, homemade breakfast

Cons

  • No-frill rooms
  • The decor could be consider dated and old-school
  • 15 minutes' walk to the village center
3967 Main St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA
802-362--1793
Hotel Details
21 rooms
Free Breakfast

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The Inn at Ormsby Hill

$$ | 1842 Main St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA

The rooms at this historic B&B are far from uniform, each having its own unique look and feel ranging from elegant and romantic (the Frances Suite) to luxurious and detailed (the Library). The common areas are filled with vintage furniture and roaring fireplaces.

Pros

  • Cater to small-scale events
  • Jacuzzi and fireplace in each room
  • Vermont country-style breakfast

Cons

  • A bit dated and small
  • No pool or gym on-site
  • Books up fast
1842 Main St., Manchester, VT, 05255, USA
802-362--1163
Hotel Details
10 rooms
Free Breakfast

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