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The Balsams Review
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The Balsams
- Address: Rte. 26, Dixville Notch, NH, 03576 | Map It
- Phone: 603/255-3400; 800/255-0600; 800/255-0800 in NH
- Fax: 603/255-4221
- www.thebalsams.com
- Price range: $-$$$$
- Location: Dixville Notch
Fodor's Review:
Nestled in the pine groves of the North Woods, this lavish grande dame has been rolling out the red carpet since 1866. The Balsams encompasses some 15,000 wooded acres -- an area roughly the size of the New York City borough of Manhattan. Even when the resort is filled to capacity (figure about 400 guests and another 400 employees), it's still a remarkably solitary place. It draws families, golf enthusiasts, skiers, and others for a varied slate of activities -- from dancing to cooking demonstrations. Rooms here are spacious, with large cedar-lined closets and ample dressers. Floral-print wallpaper, modern bathrooms, full-length mirrors, and reproduction antiques impart a dignified old-world grace. Most rooms have views overlooking the lake, gardens, and mountains; still, always inquire about the view when booking, as a handful afford less-promising vistas (the parking area, for example). In the dining room ($$$$; jacket and tie), you might sample a chilled strawberry soup spiked with Grand Marnier, followed by broiled swordfish with white beans and lemon coulis. Rates include breakfast and dinner and unlimited use of the facilities.
- Hotel Details: 184 rooms, 20 suites
- In-room: no TV (some).
- In-hotel: 3 restaurants, golf course, room service, tennis courts, bar, children's programs (ages 1-12), pool, gym, laundry service, bicycles.
- Rate includes: 2 meals, 3 meals
- Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
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