Jackson must be one of the cutest little villages anywhere, a Shangri-la of unique shops and historic homes clustered around a village green tucked into a valley in the shadow of Mount Washington. This luxurious hotel anchors the village with a three-season resort that occupies spacious grounds by the banks of the Ellis River. For the high quality of the lodging this hotel is surprisingly affordable. It overflows with warmth, from the friendly and solicitous staff to the comfortable common areas and guestrooms.
Rooms are eminently comfortable after a hard day of skiing, with luxurious furnishings-think brocade bedspreads and velvet sitting chairs. Configurations include double rooms with queen/double and queen/twin beds. All of the rooms include a mini-fridge and flat screen TV with DVD player. Some also include extra perks such as a private balcony or patio, a Jacuzzi tub, or an electric fireplace.
Onsite activities include and outdoor swimming pool and tennis court with synthetic “omni turf” surface; a kids’ playground with sandbox and wooden castle, and a hobbit playhouse on the riverbank. In addition, the lodge is just down the street from the Storyland Amusement Park as well as the Mount Washington Auto Road and ample trailheads for hiking along the Appalachian Trail.
