The Manchester View

Be sure to make sure your room is available. We booked months in advance, only to arrive after a 6 hour drive, to be told the owner gave our room away. They did find us a room at another property and refunded our money, but too little too late.

I decided I wanted to go away for a little getaway with my husband to celebrate my 40^th birthday. I had never been to Vermont before and chose the Manchester View because of the fabulous reviews. It did not disappoint. We stayed in a king premium room complete with a deck and a wood burning fireplace. The room was beautiful and charming. The staff was extremely friendly. I cannot wait to go back for another visit.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Manchester View for the weekend and we couldn’t have been happier. Not sure why people are talking about this place being no frills and basic. We went to Vermont wanting a rustic country getaway. This place was just that! Great location, king bed, fireplace, jacuzzi tub and overlooking the snow capped mountains. Is it the Ritz? Of course not, but that’s not what we came expecting. It was clean and comfortable and just what we wanted.
Thanks for a lovely weekend! We will return!

Ridiculous cancellation policy.
We booked a room for a weekend October, 2015 and had to cancel 10 days later. They gave us a credit for our room less a $ 35 cancellation fee for a weekend almost one year in the future.
Buyer beware!

WOW==One word description as I check in to our room for an anniversary weekend. We loved our accomodations with our wood burning fireplace and views to die for of the fall leaves (colors lingered another weekend over their peak). Our deck gave us full view of the grounds and the prestine grounds of Manchester View. My only wish is that they offered free hot breakfast since it was a bit pricey, but going out for breakfast was a treat in the local area. Looking forward to our annual anniversary trip next year.

I think reviews are important when a place or business is far different than it is advertised as. I was at The Manchester View for a weekend in late June of 2014. The ads and sign out front of it declare, «Fine Lodging Since 1977.» I can’t imagine who would think this is fine lodging, especially with the other marvelous inns and B&Bs in that area.
This is a motel with an awesome view of the mountains. It was clean enough but only a 3 out of 5. Mildew is on the bathroom walls and rusted walls around the radiators isn’t «fine lodging» in my book. The décor of the place is basically flash-​frozen in the 1970’s, actually 1970’s country-​kitsch. The pool was VERY nice but very small. That, and view, are the only reasons to stay here.
The truly aggravating thing about this place, excluding the extortionary $ 198 an evening price tag, is the $ 3 they charge you for breakfast. It is coffee and a muffin. That is it! Friends stayed at sumptuous local B&Bs in Manchester and had awesome, full breakfast buffets for NO ADDITIONAL FEE on their rooms that were comparatively priced, but not us. We drank our $ 6-​worth of coffee and chewed on a small muffin and were RIPPED-​OFF for that one, I’ll tell you. No «fine lodging» in the rooms or in the breakfast room, for sure. Your $ 500-​PLUS bill for two nights won’t make you feel as if you had a «fine lodging» either.
There is NO STAFF AT ALL on the location after 11 p.m., and our drunken neighbors being locked out of their room at 3 a.m., kicking and screaming at their door, waking everyone around them up with no staff on site to assist ALSO didn’t reflect «fine lodging.»
This place is grossly over-​priced, needs a wake-​up call on that 1970’s décor, and should SERIOUSLY rethink nickel-​and-​diming overcharged guests for a crap breakfast.
There are MANY other much nicer, comparatively priced inns and B&Bs in Manchester. Do yourself a favor and skip this Mountain View and go have a good, complimentary breakfast somewhere else. Thank you.

This place is a motor lodge and is really not intended to be anything upscale. Taken in that context this place is above average. The rooms were small but had everything needed to be comfy. The beds were fine and the bathrooms were clean. The grounds are super nice and that’s what separates the Manchester View from comparable motel type places. There’s a huge lawn where you can lay out and catch some sun or throw a frisbee around. Also there’s a heated pool that was actually warm and very clean. The views from the pool are superb. You’re able to look down the mountain valley and catch a great view of the Green Mountains. If you’re looking for posh then this isn’t the place from you. If you’re looking for an adequate night stay at a clean, comfortable motel then this will suit you just fine.
Quick note: they charge $ 3.00 for the continental breakfast but it’s just not worth it. There’s a Dunkies in town where you can get all of the coffee and bagels you need.

Basic, basic, basic. After staying in a quaint Massachusetts hotel for less, this was a huge disappointment. The woman at the reception desk was snooty (less than welcoming). The bed occupies the majority of the room and the room is totally black at night, making a trip to the bathroom a real challenge. The fan in the bathroom is extremely loud. At a midweek room charge of $ 130, value would not be the adjective attached to Manchester View.

rooms are okay. location is good. small rooms. don’t spend 3 $ for your breakfast, its just not good (small mini bagels and the lady serves it on order). not a place that i will go back much but i wouldnt mind going back.

This is a lovely lodge run by very welcoming people. We’ve stayed here twice and were bowled over by the cleanliness, décor, attention to detail in the rooms but also by the honesty and welcoming nature of the staff — they actually upgraded (no charge) us to one of the special rooms on our second visit. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for high quality and a great total experience.

We just stayed in the lovely village of Manchester, VT (Really, it can’t even be considered a town; it’s just tiny!) for a night in mid-​September. Traveled to Manchester for just a quick trip, so this review is based on a first time, one night stay. Our needs were absolutely met by the Manchester View, but I wasn’t completely satisfied. Diva? Maybe. *wink wink* Here’s my lowdown:
Pros:
~ Pretty comfy Queen-​sized beds
~ Really spacious, clean rooms
~ Very close proximity to great shopping and dining
~ Absolutely gorgeous views from our balcony (breathtaking, really)
~ Flat screen TVs (Shouldn’t all hotels have them?), DVDs, high-​speed wireless Internet access
~ Cribs available (Actually, Pack-​n-​Plays, but it’s all good); definitely family friendly, but seems like it would be good for a couples’ weekend, too.
~ Refrigerator in room. Definitely came in handy for storing opened formula!
Cons (more like annoyances, I suppose):
~ Overpriced. We paid almost $ 150 for a single night, during a non-​holiday/​non leaf-​peeper/​non-​anything season (& midweek!). We had the most basic, absolutely no frills (compared to the descriptions of hot tubs, fireplaces, etc in other rooms) accommodations. I actually negotiated the price down (over $ 20). We were comfortable, but we felt a bit slighted about the lack of… well, anything, for the price.
~ Breakfast not included… Are you KIDDING me??? Firstly, there is no option for a «hot» breakfast whatsoever. The «light» breakfast (bagels, muffins, cereal) is $ 3/​pp. Here’s my thing… I love breakfast. And when I’m staying in beautiful Vermont, at a supposed «fine lodging… AAA 3 Diamond rated… Manchester, VT’s best AAA accommodation» (from Manchester View’s website), I want a freakin delicious, homemade country breakfast. It’s not about the three bucks; I just don’t think I’ve ever stayed anywhere that didn’t include coffee and «continental breakfast» at minimum. And I wanted me some waffles.
~ OK, this one’s probably a bit petty, but by the time we got to the hotel/​motel, it was late, and I noticed in the bathroom there were two bath towels. Two. For two adults, a teenager, and a baby. The front desk was closed, so we were pretty much towel-​deprived. For a reservation of 4 people (alright, 3 ½) ;o), I would love at least 4 towels.
Now I understand that maybe my hotel standards are a little (or a lot; I’m embarrassingly, admittedly high maintenance) more obnoxious than the average person. If you are looking for basic, clean, *overpriced* motel-​like accommodations, stay here. There are many lodging options in the area, though, so my suggestion is to do a little research before you go.
*A-​OK 3-​star rating seems to fit perfectly.*