Review: The Lodge at Spruce Peak

"Nestled into the mountainside in the quintessential storybook town of Stowe," this alpine ski lodge offers views of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. Rooms in earth tones of rust, orange, sage, and blue have goose-down duvets—"pluses are the fireplace and kitchenettes." Among the amenities are an on-site performing arts center and a kids’ spa for children ages six and up. Solstice supplies a menu "fit for a king"—think handmade ricotta gnocchi and Atlantic diver scallops—while Hourglass has regional microbrews on tap. "The staff are very friendly and accommodating," and the service includes a ski valet—"a great touch." "A fabulous experience from start to finish."