6 Best Hotels in Northern Vermont, Vermont

On 120 acres overlooking Mt. Mansfield, this posh property has a contemporary look, excellent dining at the Roost, and one of the best spas in Vermont, which combine to create a world unto itself. The country-chic guest rooms are awash in maroons, tans, and tartans, while suites have the feeling of posh mountainside condos, complete with built-in bookshelves, gas fireplaces, and decks.

Built by the Von Trapp family (of The Sound of Music fame), this Tyrolean lodge is surrounded by some of the best mountain views in Vermont and abundant romantic ambience, making it a favorite for weddings. Many rooms in the main lodge have been refreshed with a rustic-chic design that bows to Austrian and Vermont roots, and there are activities galore in the fitness center, miles of trails, tennis courts, and an expansive bierhall.

Set amid 700 acres overlooking Lake Champlain, this family resort provides luxurious accommodations and a full roster of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, 66-slip marina, abundant children's programs, and multiple dining options. The 74 camplike cottages range from studios to three bedrooms, and offer fireplaces and decks or porches.

At the base of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, this lodge would be king of the hill for its location alone, but a stay here also affords many perks including dining outposts like Tipsy Trout and Alpine Hall and rustic-meets-contemporary accommodations that run the gamut from studios and four-bedroom penthouse units to modern slopeside condos. Be sure to check out the WhistlePig Pavilion for a one-of-a-kind Vermont Experience, with whiskey flights and slow-smoked meats. A spa and salon, a massive fitness room, two 18-hole golf courses, a game room, and a huge heated outdoor pool also number among the amenities; "wellness lodges" include oversize hot tubs and saunas.

With a water playground for summer fun and just about every winter activity imaginable, including the new 26,000-square-foot indoor "FunZone 2.0," this resort is ideal for families; nightly rates include lift tickets, lessons, and all resort amenities. Lodging is in five clustered condominium "communities," away from the resort's noisier areas.

With one of the largest spas in the area Stoweflake lets you enjoy an herb-and-flower labyrinth, a fitness center reached via a covered bridge, and a hydrotherapy waterfall that cascades into a hot tub. Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms to luxurious suites with fireplaces, refrigerators, and whirlpool tubs; one- to three-bedroom town houses sit on the resort's perimeter.