Issues → January/February 2007 → Travel → Mount Washington Valley: Winter's Hometown →
Sleeping in Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire
A diverse selection of lodging we've visited
Bartlett Inn
Located near the southern entrance to Crawford Notch, this unpretentious 1885 New England farmhouse boasts a large living room with a few sofas, games, a fireplace, an outdoor hot tub around back, and a country-style dining room. A full breakfast provides the energy you'll need for exploring and skiing. There are six rooms (two with fireplaces) and 10 small cottages. [DETAILS]
Grand Summit Resort Hotel at Attitash Bear Peak
When Les Otten ran the American Skiing Company, he was criticized by some for creating all his resort hotels from the same mold. But one thing he got right was making sure steam rose from the outdoor pools so guests could toast in tropical waters as they watched the skiers on the slopes. [DETAILS]
Inn at Ellis River
The quiet, relaxed, cozy atmosphere makes this a great romantic retreat. (Children 13 and over are welcome, too.) You can cross-country ski by day and relax by the fireplace in the pub by night. [DETAILS]
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and Joe Dodge Lodge
The center, run by the Appalachian Mountain Club, is base camp for anyone wanting to explore the Presidential Range in winter. Essential and potentially lifesaving information is given by resident staff. You'll find weather reports and a scale model of the Presidentials, plus a retail store. At the end of the day, stop in for a hearty meal or a welcoming bed. [DETAILS]
Nereledge Inn
This 1780s home with a warm Colonial-style sitting room has 11 guest rooms, some with views of the 700-foot sheer face of Cathedral Ledge. The inn is within walking distance of the Saco River, Cathedral and White Horse Ledges, and North Conway's commercial stretch. [DETAILS]
Notchland Inn
The inn's Tudor-style roofline pokes up out of the thick green of the White Mountain National Forest. (There are also a few cottages on-site.) After a five-course meal, relax with a book or work on a puzzle next to the fireplace. [DETAILS]
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