The Brandon Inn

About The Hotel

From $129/night, The Brandon Inn is a landmark 4.1-star inn for budget and history-minded travelers who value charming, spacious period rooms over modern polish. Situated on the town green in Brandon’s walkable historic district, it’s a grand old building—centuries-old—with considerable character and the quirks that come with it: some guests find mattresses firm, water pressure weak, and housekeeping light. Quality varies by room. It’s ideal for those who appreciate vintage grandeur, a central location, and genuine value, and who’ll inspect their room on arrival.

What Guests Are Saying

“A wonderful, lovely historic Inn in the center of a small charming---and equally historic---town. A delightful experience from the first check-in to final checkout. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed with period furnishing and modern conveniences. Absolutely immaculate… The beds are comfy and linens are high quality. Staff is excellent. I enjoyed morning coffee in the sunny Garden Room. The free continental breakfast is generous and includes fresh fruit. Plenty of charm, plus easy free parking and restaurants just steps away. A gem.” — Clarice M., 5 stars

“Restful. Lovely. The Inn has an old-time grandeur, slowly and steadily it’s being restored, the enormous ground floor makes you feel great when you walk in. Brandon is a really nice town, small, and it’s wonderful to wake up there and walk down to the bakery for authentic French pastries and coffee. There’s a gourmet restaurant around the corner. The Inn has a huge backyard lawn and a great outdoor pool. Middlebury is a 20 minute drive away. A great place to stay.” — BraveG, 5 stars

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My wife and two teenage children stayed in a family suite. Yes, the Inn has all the intricacies of an old historical building but with that is all the charm. Is the Inn sleek with top notch amenities? No, but that’s not why you should stay there. Is it a beautiful, comfortable, affordable, and filled with the allure of a simpler bygone era? Absolutely and that is what makes it special.” — Josh L., 4 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Grand historic inn with enormous ground-floor common area and old-time grandeur
• Spacious period-furnished rooms and family suites with high-quality linens
• Outdoor pool, big backyard lawn, and central walk-to-everything green-side location
• Included continental breakfast and friendly, history-savvy owner and staff
• Genuine value and one of the oldest working elevators in Vermont

Cons:

• Centuries-old building with firm mattresses, weak water pressure, and worn decor in some rooms
• Light housekeeping (trash and towels by request) and occasional reports of bugs or odor—inspect on arrival
• Vintage charm means quality varies by room; slowly being restored, not modern-luxe

The Location

On Park Street facing the town green at the heart of Brandon’s National Register historic district, The Brandon Inn sits steps from galleries, the French bakery, restaurants, and Central Park on Otter Creek. The compact downtown is fully walkable from the inn, making it an ideal base for exploring Brandon’s artsy scene and accessing trails and lakes nearby. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.