White Mountains, New HampshireBretton Woods
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
Gilded Age mountain palace
Bretton Woods White Mountains, New Hampshire
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort ClassicOutside the door
The house
Omni Hotels & ResortsGilded Age mountain palace
The property preserves its Gilded Age scale, welcoming guests with a 903-foot veranda and drinks in a Prohibition-era stone speakeasy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Site of the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, where delegates created the World Bank.
Remarkable
Bretton Woods ski slopes and two championship golf courses span the mountain estate.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Like many of the hotels on this list, the Omni is a grand space with a history stretching back to 1902.
“A weekend away in the country—in the shadow of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast—is all about embracing the four-season pleasures of the surrounding countryside, whether that means ziplining over hemlock trees, teeing off on the century-old golf course, or trail riding with horses from the stables.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
At the base of Mount Washington, set across mountain grounds facing the Presidential Range.
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The rooms
Presidential Wing rooms open onto private balconies facing the mountains. Historic rooms keep traditional touches like striped wingback chairs.
The pools and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated indoor and outdoor pools stay open year-round, and a lower-level gym holds cardio and conditioning equipment.
The spa
Thirteen treatment rooms host botanical therapies, joined by eucalyptus steam rooms and chromotherapy soaking tubs.
At the table
Stickney's serves steaks beside an indoor hearth, and the rooftop Observatory Bar looks out across Crawford Notch.
How it began
Coal magnate Joseph Stickney brought 250 Italian artisans to New Hampshire in 1900 to craft the elaborate granite and plasterwork.
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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.