The Lodge at Spruce Peak - Destination by Hyatt

The Lodge at Spruce Peak is a luxurious retreat nestled in nature's embrace. From the moment you arrive, the staff pampers you with exceptional service and genuine warmth. The rooms are elegantly appointed, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities, including the spa and outdoor activities, provide a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. While it comes with a higher price tag, the experience is worth every penny for those seeking a lavish, unforgettable escape.

The luxury, the practicality and solace - meet at this place. The beauty of the mountains around is ethereal. There is a gondola ride to the gondola! And, it’s free.
We absolutely loved our visit to this and the nearby shopping complex. The lodge is close to Stowe, and all the nearby attractions. Fall and winter months are the best to visit this area. Do expect tranquility and relaxation, and hesitate not to let yourself easy on this vacation.

Booked a one bedroom suite and overall liked the service and location, but the beds were just not acceptable for a luxury resort. They were super firm. Like feel the springs firm. I generally prefer a bed in the firm side but this was a whole other level. Unless you sleep on your back exclusively, you'll likely get little to no sleep. They just felt cheap to me. I've stayed at countless hotels and Airbnb and the by far was the worst sleeping experience. Luckily I asked the front desk for a bedding topper which they had. It blunted the stone like surface a bit but still not enough for me to get restful sleep without waking up in pain.

Though I liked other aspects of the resort, I'd definitely not return unless beds were improved. Just seems like such a weird and simple detail to go short on.

Here is a rundown of our stay here at The Lodge:

We arrived right on time. My husband tried to check in, and our room was not ready...we tried again 30 min later, again, not ready. They gave us a drink ticket, which was nice, but this derailed our plans of freshening up and get settled in. We got a call two hours later that our room was ready... this was at approx 6:30 PM and check in time was at 4:00. Good thing we went off property to eat. To me, this is not acceptable. We also got no info on parking, car valet, the lay of the land, or any helpful info when checking in.

The Room itself was nice. The shower was absolutely awesome-the water pressure and temp was what I wish I had at home! Very spacious room. I found the pillows to be very uncomfortable, and being given water to drink would have been nice as well. We had a view of the foliage off to the left, so that was nice, but mostly looked at the pool.

Not very many eating choices here for most of our stay. We ate at the Alpine restaurant, and the food was very good, but not knock your socks off good. The $42 cheese board was tasty, but too small for that price. In general though I was happy we ate here one night. Wait times here are long.

Whistlepig Pavilion was really cool, as we are big WP fans, so definitely check that out! The shops and activities were plentiful, but not the best hours. I know it isn't their busy season, but staying open a little later would have been nice as I did not really get to explore them.

The Valet: these dudes are busting their butts. They are clearly understaffed, and I do not hold our wait times against them. They were all super friendly and very good at their jobs. What needed to be done here was the front giving us a heads up to call at least 30 min prior to leaving... on our last day, we had to wait 45 minute for our vehicle, and we were late to an appointment we had booked for an event. I find that unacceptable for a place like this.

The location is a great spot. I would stay here again if there were some adjustments made as I did very much enjoy my time in Stowe.

Having previously stayed at the Lodge at Spruce Peak in both 2021 and 2022, our latest visit was met with mixed feelings. While our check-in experience left much to be desired, with our room not being ready until after 6:00 PM, the hotel was apologetic and offered a $200 credit for the inconvenience.

Regarding the dining experience, we fondly remember our past dinners here being nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, this year, while prices have increased, the quality seemed to have taken a downturn to just being mediocre. That said, a visit to Whistle Pig remains a highlight – though it’s worth noting you can enjoy this without being a guest at the lodge.

The Timberline studio room was indeed pleasant, but this came at an extra cost as we opted for an upgrade. It’s hard not to feel the pinch when considering the overall expenses. A couple of drinks, one dinner, some snacks, and a spa treatment ran us over $1,000 for just a day and two nights. The value just doesn’t seem to match the price anymore.

On the bright side, their pet-friendly policy is commendable. However, it’s worth noting that the customary dog beds and bowls were conspicuously absent this year.

In summary, while the Lodge has its merits, the increasing costs combined with a less personalized experience means we’ll likely be exploring other accommodations in the future.

The view from the room was great, literally right into the slopes and foliage. Room was very nice and comfortable with a patio, fireplace and king size bed. Could have gone without the overpowering chlorine smell from the pool but that’s just part of it when your room is above the pool I guess.
Very polite and courteous staff, the grounds were amazing, and the wilderness feel within was warm and exactly what you’d want it to be.

Just plan on bringing some drinks and eats with you unless you desire spending some serious coin inside the grounds for meals and beverages

Had a quick get away at the Lodge. Beautiful location. Loved the exterior and layout of the complex. The staff was accommodating and friendly. A slight glitch at check in was smoothed over with complementary drinks at one of the wonderful in house restaurants. Loved the hot tub and heated outdoor pool!