greenfieldhunter

We are going skiing next week and are staying at the old Hotel Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

The place gets very mixed reviews on tripadvisor, but peeling paint in a historical setting does not bug me (bad service and surly staff might).

Has anybody stayed there, and if so do you have any recommendations on dining, don't miss tours, hidden nooks ect?

We have booked one night in the main dining room and one night at the Bretton Arms.

As well, we need recommendations on other lodging in the area (low end Inn, B&B, or Motel) for our first night.

Thanks

hikerboy

I love that old hotel, very charming and authentic. When you think that all the nations of the free world met there at the Breton Woods Conference of 1944, and the IMF and GATT were started on that very spot....

Don't think hi-speed, wireless, Hilton, Hyatt; rather, think vintage antique. If that turns you off, stay elsewhere.

But I digress. It's one of the very few remaining of the grand old hotels. I would definitely stay there.

For your first night, there are some great and economical spots in Twin Mountain, about 5 or 6 miles west. We like Carlson's and the Four Season's, and Heidi's Old Farmhouse B&B looks nice on their web-site and very charming, but we have not stayed there.

bennnie

I'm a big fan and have stayed there a number of times though not in the winter. So my suggestion of sitting on the big porch with your favorite book while sipping a gin and tonic won't do you much good. Also have stayed at the Bretton Arms - you'll like it.

greenfieldhunter

Hikerboy and Bennnie-

Thank you for the feedback- I think tripadvisor can be a decent resource but tend to wonder when the topic/hotel is old, quaint, or creaky.

We love historical buildings and having lived in many old houses (1750-1800)are well aware of the minor drawbacks.

Due to the season I think the G&T while sitting the porch will have to be changed to a quickly sipped Hot Toddie(standing), followed by a drink inside by a fire.

Thanks again guys - we are looking forward to our getaway and will post when we return

SharonG

I love that hotel too. When I lived in New Hampshire I loved to go sit on that porch even when it was a bit chilly. They just don't make them like that anymore.