You won't find a more subtle sophistication anywhere in New Hampshire than the total experience at Thorn Hill: the dining (considered to be among the country's top hotel meals), service, and relaxed elegance here are unrivaled. Besides the setting and the great house (modeled after the Stanford White Victorian that burned down a decade ago), the brilliance stems from owner/innkeepers James and Ibby Cooper, wonderful hosts who run the place with aplomb. Much of the staff are young British interns, who add life and professionalism to the inn and the dining. All of the rooms abound with cushy amenities: two-person Jacuzzis, fireplaces, and TVs with DVDs. The top units have steam showers, wet bars, and refrigerators. Cottages and rooms in the carriage house are less thrilling. A full spa provides a full range of beauty treatments and massages. Afternoon tea and a substantial full breakfast and dinner are included: it's a great value, too. Pros: great meals; great service; romantic setting. Cons: fee for wireless Internet.
Reviewed by krrnp from Orange County, California on 10/27/07
We happened upon this Inn by accident. They usually want a 2 night stay on the weekend, but had an opening for 1 night. This is an oasis of comfort in the White Mountains. Although it was expensive, the price includes afternoon tea (with fabulous homemade cookies), dinner for two that rivals any gourmet restaurant, and a cooked breakfast. We had a suite that included a fabulous bed, fireplace, jacuzzi tub and shower, a sitting room, and Godiva chocolates waiting on our bed when we arrived. The restaurant fills up with guests and residents so they recommend you reserve a time for dinner. We loved this place and if we were in the area again we would stay there. They also have a spa (didn't use), and a pool for summer use. Fabulous and a great getaway..I would like to visit in the winter during a snowfall and snuggle under the fluffy down comforter with the fireplace burning....
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