The Most Romantic Hotels to Book in Vermont, USA

Hugged by the forested alpine slopes in Stowe, with a village green and ice rink at its core, this mountain lodge looks plucked from a German fairytale. Rustic as the exterior may be, the resort packs in luxury comforts, including marble bathrooms fitted with whirlpool tubs – ideal for relaxing after hitting the slopes or indulging in the raclette at the cozy on-site restaurant.

Oozing Scandi chic from its blond wood furnishings, clean white walls and tripod lamps, this stylish Burlington hotel is ideal for couples with an eye for design. Dig into a wood-fired pizza at the outdoor kitchen and bar before kicking back in your private whirlpool tub for a laid-back romantic getaway. Foodies should also know that one of the best restaurants in Burlington, Hen of the Wood, is steps away.

Housed in a grand 19th-century mansion fronted by white pillars, this resort proclaims itself as “Vermont’s most beautiful address.” One look at the rooms, with their tassel-tied bed curtains and vases of fresh-cut peonies, and it’s hard to disagree. For a lavish romantic escape, book the suite modeled after the personal rooms of billionaire businessman Laurance S Rockefeller. Top off your trip with a private wine-and-cheese tasting with the executive chef.

Set amid the color-morphing trees in Manchester and a short drive from the slopes, this stately colonnaded hotel draws leaf peepers and skiers alike. If you’d rather stay indoors, you can cozy up by the open fire in winter or take a dip in the outdoor heated pool in summer. Ultra-soft Frette linens and, in some rooms, freestanding baths bring understated luxury to the mountain-view rooms, while the on-site Copper Grouse restaurant deals in farm-to-table specials, such as the duck confit potato hash.

Living up to its self-assured name, this Stowe resort offers a country-chic and luxurious home away from home. As well as roaming the 120-acre (49ha) wooded estate, you can swim in the outdoor pool, play tennis, take a yoga class or head to the spa for a restorative massage treatment. For a self-contained romantic getaway, check out the spacious resort homes, which feature cozy living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces and scenic mountain views.

If you’re yearning for a rural escape, this luxurious lodge ticks all the boxes. Perfectly placed for hiking, skiing and watching the leaves make their beautiful fall metamorphosis, Field Guide Lodge brings the outdoors in with rugged wood furnishings and laser-cut stag heads, which complement the stylish mid-century modern aesthetic. Amp up the romance by booking a trail house suite, complete with a gas fireplace and a freestanding bathtub.

Sitting pretty in the aptly named Green Mountains, this luxurious resort is the perfect base for countryside activities, such as hiking, fly fishing, golfing and off-roading. Book a room in the Historic 1811 House to snuggle up beside the open fire before spending the night in a four-poster bed. Although the spa and year-round indoor heated pool are big draws, the real star of the show is Cooper, the resident golden retriever.

For a romantic hotel in Vermont with the cozy comfort of a rural farmhouse, look no further than Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa. The suites offer a luxurious edge with warming fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and matching bathrobes. Sporty couples will find themselves at home here, with squash and tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center.

With quaint wood shutters and whitewashed balconies, this historic inn has a classic New England look. Rooms are impossibly homey, with carved wooden beds, antique furniture and floral wallpaper; some even feature canopied four-poster beds. The traditional look extends to the wood-beamed Pine Room Bar, the cozy Phelps Barn Pub and the 1801 Tavern, where must-try dishes include the roasted brussels sprouts with maple, bacon and blue cheese.

Among the plethora of romantic hotels in Vermont, this inn has to be one of the most charming. Blending a traditional bed and breakfast with boutique touches, it introduces period furniture, French-style four-poster beds and roaring fireplaces to velvet sofas, fresh-cut flowers and patterned textiles. The second-floor estate king room with a two-person marble shower is made for couples; some of the other rooms have jetted bathtubs. Owners Pete and Lynn serve a hearty breakfast of pancakes topped with fruit and delicious Vermont maple syrup.