North Star Inn & Resort

About The Hotel

From $130/night, the North Star is a 3.5-rated, budget-friendly resort with wonderful bones—a heated pool, slope views, and a lively 4th-floor bar—but dated interiors. Rooms scored 3.3 on condition: tired carpets, peeling bathroom ceilings, and aging elevator are reported. The location shines (4.4 sub-rating), and some one-bedroom suites have in-room hot tubs; however, guests note loud AC, soft shower pressure, and extra cleaning fees. For a bit more, reviewers suggest nearby chain hotels. Best for skiers unbothered by worn aesthetics who value the pool and views.

What Guests Are Saying

“The location is very nice, the views of the ski slopes look great, and the lobby is warm and welcoming. We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was clean, comfortable and a good price. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of dishes and utensils. It was nice to have TVs in the living room and bedroom. The outdoor heated pool was amazing, we really enjoyed the hot temperature in the snowy weather. One of the best features of the North Star is the great bar and restaurant on the 4th floor. The food was delicious, the drinks excellent and the bartenders were friendly. It was a lovely Vermont Ski Week.” — Anne C., 4 stars

“Nice place nice heated pool fireplace and a short trip up access road to Killington. Nice small bar with good food up on 4th floor no need to go driving around.” — Scott W., 5 stars

“The North Star is a bit dated but the location is great for daytrips to central Vermont activities/attractions. Took the gondola up to Killington peak which we enjoyed. Visited Woodstock, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Nat Historic Site, Quechee Gorge (eh), hiked in Gifford State Park, shopped a little too. Just a nice stay doing local things. A/C units in the rooms worked fine but were very noisy. Kitchen amenities only fair. Hot tub in room nice. Would’ve liked a balcony.” — Nancy C., 3 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Heated outdoor pool and slope views
• 4th-floor bar and restaurant with good food
• In-room hot tubs in some suites; one-bedroom kitchens
• Great Access Road location near dining and après-ski

Cons:

• Dated and worn—tired carpets, peeling ceilings, aging elevator
• Loud AC units, soft shower pressure, no coffee in some rooms
• Extra cleaning fees; strict cancellation policy frustrates some

The Location

On Weathervane Drive off the Killington Access Road, with ski-slope views and a short drive to the lifts. Access Road restaurants and bars are minutes away; the inn’s 4th-floor bar and restaurant offer convenient on-site dining and après-ski. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.