Field Guide Lodge

“Stylish and eccentric place to stay”

Everything in Stowe is designed for skiing season, and I visited the Field Guide in the summer months. Therefore, my review will only be useful if you are also visiting in the off-season. The target market here is cool young people in their 20s, and I am considerably older than that, so that probab… more

Everything in Stowe is designed for skiing season, and I visited the Field Guide in the summer months. Therefore, my review will only be useful if you are also visiting in the off-season. The target market here is cool young people in their 20s, and I am considerably older than that, so that probably also impacts my review. In a world of generic hotels, Field Guide is eccentric. The hotel is decorated in what you might call a “1970’s skiing theme,” and the lobby and bar area are visually fun. The building seems to have had several additions over the years, creating an odd layout with lots of stairs and unusual angles. Staff members were also a bit eccentric but seemed nice enough. There is a fairly large swimming pool and a hot tub that requires reservations. There is a large bar area adjacent to the lobby. In January there might be a fun atmosphere there. It was quiet in June. The location is good. It’s about a half-mile outside of the village, so it was fairly easy to walk to the village. The hotel is on the main highway, with tons of restaurants stretched along the road for miles. We ate at a restaurant directly across the road, so that was convenient. The bathroom was small with no space for toiletries, so that may be a consideration for you. Tons of light comes in from the hallway around the sides and bottoms of the door, so it’s not very dark in the room when you are sleeping. Overall, it was an interesting stay here. If you are seeking experiences, you should consider it. If you are seeking maximum comfort or familiarity, this might not be the place. During ski season, this is probably a happening spot. During the summer, it’s a much quieter experience, but still worth considering.

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“Bush league operation”

I asked for a quiet room and turns out it was in an adjacent building on the main floor with a suite above that slept 8 people! The wood construction was paper thin so one night I heard people walking around til 3 am. There was a super noisy blower heater too. I got about 2 hours of sleep. The h… more

I asked for a quiet room and turns out it was in an adjacent building on the main floor with a suite above that slept 8 people! The wood construction was paper thin so one night I heard people walking around til 3 am. There was a super noisy blower heater too. I got about 2 hours of sleep. The hotel was understaffed as well, so that no one cleaned my room one of the days, the hot tub was “closed” for service one night, and the bar was closed 2 of the evenings. All in all, a pretty bush league operation.

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