Old Tavern at Grafton Review

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Old Tavern at Grafton

  • Price range: $$$-$$$$
  • Location: Grafton
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Two-story white-column porches wrap around this commanding 1801 inn, one of Vermont's greatest lodging assets. While the rooms don't show the marks of a designer's touch (and they could use it, without forgoing a link to the past), languid pleasures are to be had lingering with a book by the fire in the library, on the porches, and the authentically Colonial common rooms. In the main building are 11 guest rooms; the rest are dispersed among six other close-by buildings. Two dining rooms ($$$), one with formal Georgian furniture, the other with rustic paneling and low beams, serve American fare. The bar at the Phelps Barn is available only to guests, and offers much character. The inn runs the nearby Grafton Ponds Cross-Country Ski Center. Pros: classic Vermont inn and tavern; professionally run; appealing common areas. Cons: rooms are attractive but not stellar.

  • Hotel Details: 39 rooms, 7 suites
  • In-room: no TV, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, tennis court, bar, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi hotspot, bicycles.
  • Rate includes: Full breakfast
  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Apr.
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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by guido22 from Boston on 7/24/07
Food is delicious - lots of options. Rooms are full of antiques. Romantic little town. A lot of outdoor options, but there's also ample relaxing activities (rockers on the front porch are great for reading). We opted for hiking and hitting the galleries. Service is great - who remembers names anymore? Definitely recommended. Husband liked the WiFi in the room.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0
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