Omni Mount Washington Resort

In the White Mountins . At the...

by Bob_F

In the White Mountins . At the foot of Mt Washington is the Mt Washington Hotel . It has 200 guest rooms and was 1st opened in 1902 . It is airconditioned in the summer and heated in the winter . Indoor / outdoors pools . Golf & tennis with pros to help your game , horseback riding and alot more . But it's the view of Mt Washington that's the draw you'll never
forget it !
There are many types of good lodging all over NH .
We're a tourist state . The lakes region , Hampton Beach and the Mountins have thousands of combined rooms I'd call the chamber of commerce of the town I planned to visit or the tourist center in Concord , NH
Rooms start at Approx $200 that includes meals I think
they go up over $2000 . More affordable motel across the street .

Facing the historic Mount...

by Pinoy

Facing the historic Mount Washington Hotel and the western slope of Mt. Washington, BRETTON WOODS is the largest ski area in New Hampshire and has maintained its reputation for superior snow quality. They proudly thanked to an aggressive snowmaking and grooming approach.
However, we encountered minor problems in BRETTON WOODS; they had limited selection of skis and boots for rental and personnel were somewhat rude. Louie and Noel ended up paying US$20 more, because they had to rent their skis from unaffiliated rental store. For a package deal, it would cost them only US$51 including chair lift, skis, boots, and poles. And my rented skis and poles were shorter for my height. Then a cashier made an offensive remark to Miles, when he asked for his receipt.

Walk the Fairways that Celebrities Walked!

by deecat

While at The Mount Washington Hotel, Allan and I played 18 holes of golf. It was just spectacular.

We played on the Par 71 Mount Washington Course. It was such fun to play a course that was built in 1915 and has hosted four New Hampshire Opens!

I must admit that it was a challenging course, and the magnificent setting nestled in the Ammonoosuc River Valley with its wonderful view of Mount Washington made it difficult to stay focused on the game!
Although we did not play the older 9-hole, Par 35 Mount Pleasant Course, we learned that it was opened in 1895 and that it has recently been restored.

You might like to know that the hotel has preserved the memory of famous hotel visitors who played golf here by dedicating lockers to them. Plagues line the lockers, and on each small plague is the name of a famous person such as Babe Ruth, John D. Rockfeller, Carl Sandburg, Joseph Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and Alfred Hitchcock.

Allan used the locked with the Alfred Hitchcock plaque above the locker. Collared shirts are required for men. T-shirts and shorts are not allowed. However, Bermuda shorts are acceptable. No jeans at any time.

The courses are open from 6:30-6:00.
18 holes will cost $78.00 to the public
18 holes will cost $68.00 for Resort guests

Note: photo is from brochure. I cannot find the one of Allan in the Golf Cart at Mount Washington Golf Course

When The Non-Shopper Shops....

by deecat about Stickney Street

For truly unique items for yourself or to purchase as gifts, Stickney Street has it. Stickney Street is located on the Patio Level of The Mount Washington Hotel. It's the home of several shops.

One of our favorites is Cabot's Gift & Clothing Shop. It's an upscale shop that offers a wide array of clothing and novelties. I remember my non-shopping husband being interested in the merchandise of the shop. He purchased a hat and a belt for our daughter Jill, and he went so far as to ask me if there was anything that I wanted. I was floored.

I took advantage, however, and pointed out a very cute resort-type dress. Will wonders ever cease to be? This store sells Resort logo items, sundries, and even fresh flowers as well as the lovely clothes.

Another store I found interesting was White Mountain Arts & Literature which is located next to the Cabot's Gift & Clothing Shop. The great thing about this store is that it offers work from local artisans. In addition, they have a wide array of books concerning New Hampshire and by New Hampshire authors. If, while shopping, you feel hungry, you need to go into The Sweet Shoppe which is located near the Bretton Woods Post Office. This is a "Wow" of a place with all kinds of treats ranging from Mount Washington specialty foods to wonderful ice cream treats and Starbuck's coffee.

If you want more than a snack, try Stickney's Restaurant & Lounge. They serve lunch year-round and dinner during select seasons. They offer indoor and outdoor casual dining with panoramic views of the Presidential Mountain Range. They also have a lounge where you can quince your thirst.

The ultimate in luxury comes if you decide to use The Massage Center where they offer a variety of services to improve you health and well being.

Note: I had no photo of the shopping area so I'm using photo of Allan and Jill because to get these two inside shopping and enjoying it was, at that time, quite a big deal! Typical resort prices which are somewhat more expensive than normal.

Overall, a quality hotel

by TripAdvisor Member JDFTravels

This was my first time in the Mount Washington area, so obviously my first time at the Omni Mt. Washington. My husband & I visited on a promotional rate last month, and overall I found it to be a very nice hotel.

From the beginning, the front desk staff made a great first impression by being cheerful, helpful and overall pleasant to deal with. Not only was our room available for early check-in, but we were told our room had been upgraded to a corner room- both very exciting after a long day of driving! The Front desk staff did a good job of explaining how to get to our room, where things were, using the shuttle, etc.

The lobby of the hotel was very comfortable and inviting. I would have liked to spend some time relaxing down there but it seemed there was an Army event going on in the hotel during our visit, so the lobby was quite crowded (no complaints from me- the least we can do for our servicemen & women is let them have the lobby!).

As for the room itself. In the interest of full disclosure, I happen to be the type of person for whom the hotel room itself is the part of the trip that I look forward to the most. So I will admit that I was somewhat disappointed with the room. However, I would think that most people visiting this region are likely more concerned with the other activities available on the property & nearby, and less so with the room itself. Now, the views were great, and the room itself was large, but...it was very old. Don't get me wrong- I was expecting historic, but between the peeling wallpaper, the pipes above the bed, the stained popcorn ceiling and the awkwardly-laid out bathroom, in general I would say that this was not quite what I expect from a hotel of Omni caliber. Judging by the brochures & pictures online, it seems there is a newer section of the hotel that has a more modern feel, but this particular room didn't quite do it for me. However, the bed was nice, and in general the room was clean and quiet, so it was sufficient.

Next stop was lunch at Stickney's downstairs. It was the end of lunch service, so it was slower and they seemed to be changing over to dinner. The meal was okay, but nothing really spectacular. Service was also okay, not stellar, but at that point we were just happy to eat!

Spent some time walking around the facilities and enjoying the mountain views. After checking reviews online for the area restaurants, we went into Conway for dinner & shopping and didn't return until late.

Breakfast the next morning was great- the dining room was very warm, but that probably had to do with the sun coming in from the large windows. Food was plentiful with lots of choices, and the concierge sat us quickly.

Express check-out was a breeze, and the front desk staff was once again happy to greet us on our way out.

Overall, it was a nice stay for the price we paid. We did not use many of the facilities, and I'm sure it would have been even better if we had stayed for more than one night and had a chance to explore more of the hotel and surrounding activities. If I was coming to the area again, I would definitely consider the Omni Mount Washington, but would reserve one of the more renovated rooms.

Stunningly beautiful

by TripAdvisor Member JoyceK4

It was a fabulous treat to stay here! The hotel is old, but extremely well maintained, and I felt like I was in the luxury of a different era. It has gorgeous architectural features, including many Tiffany windows, a huge fireplace with a moose, and spacious porches, and the foliage was also gorgeous. The restaurant was also 5 star -- jacket and tie required.

Great Get-Away

by TripAdvisor Member Jeannequi

My husband & I went for a 2 night escape without kids to Mount Washington. Old hotel but great job updating it. The lobby was georgous!! Very inviting to relax & sit by the fire or people watch. Loved sitting in the Conservatory. Our room was small and bathroom tiny but resort had so much to offer, very little time was spent in our room.
The pool in the main hotel was very relaxing and we used the fitness facilities. We did not eat in the main dining room but liked Fabian's Staion very much. We wanted a casual get away and the dining room was formal. Lunch at Stickney's, very good. Entertainment in the Cave was good. Loved the Spa. Would have made more time for it just to relax.
We were there between seasons but want to go back with kids. The fall must be fantastic. Did the canopy tour at Bretton Woods - very fun.
We were very happy with our stay and left wanting to go back.

Home of the Popular Mt. Washington Hotel

by RhondaRuth

"Viewed from the Conway Railroad Notch Train"

A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1902 and immediately became a favorite summer haunt for poets, presidents and princes.

Bretton Woods is part of a land grant made in 1772 by Royal Governor John Wentworth. The area was named after Bretton Hall, Wentworth's ancestral home in Yorkshire, England.

"Rhonda and Bill"

enjoying the ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad. "Hi, Ruth"

"Bretton Wood from Fabyan Station"