Stowe, VermontStowe Village
Field Guide Lodge
Playful alpine lodge
Stowe Village Stowe, Vermont
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
LarkPlayful alpine lodge
The lodge brings an easygoing, retro energy to Stowe, complete with vintage ski films, board games, and a year-round outdoor hot tub.
“For a cozy, escape-to-the-woods atmosphere, head to the 30-room Field Guide Lodge. It’s embellished with aspen tree wallpaper, deer motifs, and red-and-black plaid armchairs”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
its colorful, contemporary, modernist-inspired design turns out to be a perfect fit for this classic New England mountain town.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Mountain Road leads straight to Stowe Village on foot. For skiers, Mount Mansfield sits a short drive to the north.
The rooms
Outdoorsy wallpapers and flannel armchairs dress the bedrooms. Suites in the rear Trail House add gas fireplaces and soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool opens for warmer months, edged with concrete pavers, lawn, and wooden cabana day-beds.
The spa
At the table
Après Only serves warm Bavarian pretzels and cheese boards beside the fireplace. Mornings begin with complimentary small breakfast plates.
How it began
The building spent decades as a British-themed coaching inn called Ye Olde England Inne before its 2015 overhaul.
Stowe
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.