Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

Love the grand lobby and history. The presidential wing is very nice. Food was excellent. Lots of areas to lounge.

We have wanted to stay here for years and it did not disappoint. Everything about this hotel is top notch from the hotel and restaurant staff to workers who were onsite doing remodeling.

Room was great, better than expected. Amenities were really good, the Club Lounge was available for breakfast and an early evening aperitif, which made a welcome difference to our stay.

We just returned from a three day stay. What an amazing place. The beauty, history and the staff were amazing. Food was delicious at every meal. We did the tour with Ed that was very informative and very interesting. We will definitely be back. Can’t wait to see the finished product of the renovations.

Overview:
All in all you really can't go wrong staying here and we'll definitely return when we're able. We love this hotel and had a great time.
If we're being picky there were a few things that felt a bit off, where they fell short of a true luxury experience (which the hotel seems to be aiming for).

Caveat:
Our stay was on a Tuesday night at the end of ski season and beginning of shoulder season. Renovations were in progress.

The great:
Excellent customer service all around.
Dinner at the 1902 restaurant was delicious and the restaurant itself is very nice.
Breakfast and happy hour in the presidential club lounge were basic but appreciated.
Our room in the presidential wing was beautiful and had a stunning view. Throughout the hotel there are lots of comfortable spaces to relax, enjoy the views, and people watch.
The hotel is obviously in an amazing location. Depending on the weather you're right in the heart of a ton of outdoor activities.

The less great:
Lots of renovations happening. Loud construction in and around the lobby.
This is a personal preference issue but we didn't expect our room in the presidential wing to feel so distanced from the main hotel. It was a long walk from the main lobby to our room, particularly when we'd just self-parked and walked from the parking lot. If you stay in the presidential wing and have a lot of luggage, it's worth having the bellhop help you with it. But we repeated that long walk to and from the lobby a number of times, including to dinner and back with my wife wearing high heels - it's just a bit cumbersome and feels more like staying in a nice convention center than a historic hotel. I'd say the presidential wing makes a lot of sense for families and large groups like weddings but if you want the traditional grand hotel experience, stay in the main hotel.
We were disappointed that what used to be a neat bar next to the 1902 restaurant was closed. It was a cool upscale space for pre- and post-dinner drinks but looks like it's been used most recently as a cafe. That seems somewhat reasonable but there's also a coffee shop downstairs and so many other spaces that could house a cafe.
Stickney's restaurant was closed for renovations.
The Cave is a unique space and a fun spot to hang out but the experience there was a bit off. Again, it was a Tuesday but it felt like half sports bar, half attempted speakeasy. The speakeasy vibe is really popular right now but they haven't quite nailed it if that's in fact what they're going for. The drinks were mediocre at best but the regular bartender had called out so a waiter from upstairs was covering. Live music would be great (jazz/blues/live dj), and maybe ditch the TVs? It all depends what they're going for but they definitely play up the speakeasy atmosphere and I think came up a little short.
Technically it's possible to charge your EV but you need to bring your own charging cable, and I'm sure it's very slow charging (just a few standard outlets in the parking lot).
Having to pay for parking was unexpected and disappointing. Sure there's apparently a shuttle to and from a free remote lot but I'd feel even more sheepish doing that than carrying my own luggage to and from the main parking lot.

Summary:
We'd highly recommend staying here. It's a beautiful place and a fun hotel to experience. However I think they'd benefit from a master planner - someone to help capitalize on all of the available spaces and help them hit the marks that they play up on the website. A few tweaks could help elevate a very good experience to a seamless, curated experience that's as unique and luxurious as advertised.

Restaurants, beauty of the lobby and room.

All was fine. They are doing extensive renovations but we still enjoyed our time. Lovely location with view of Mt Washington. Convenient shuttle to Fabyan’s. Our server for breakfast, Marvin, was wonderful! Amazing breakfast buffet!

We needed a quick get away and the mount Washington came through.
From exceptional servers and staff, great food in the 1902 dining room, amenities etc.
The Presidential wing rooms were spacious , clean and access to the lounge was well worth the money of what was provided.
They are doing renovations to upgrade areas but this did not deter from our stay.
Next time we will plan to stay longer and already planning.
Thank you for a relaxing visit.

My wife and I spent three nights at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in mid-March, 2026 to celebrate my birthday. It's a grand old hotel backed by an incredible view of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. We had stayed there previously many years ago and wanted to re-visit. On the advice of a friend, we booked a room in the Presidential Wing. Rooms in the Presidential Wing provide access to the Presidential Lounge which offers an included continental breakfast and a late afternoon/early evening "social hour" serving appetizers, wine, beer, etc. Following are our impressions:

Pros:
Presidential wing room with balcony - outstanding view overlooking the golf course and the Presidential Range - quiet, comfortable mattress and pillows, spacious, clean, coffeemaker in room. Be aware that it's a very long walk to and from the main area of the hotel, especially if you're carrying luggage.

Presidential Lounge - nice variety of breakfast foods. Social hour excellent w/ included wine and beers. Social hour hostess particularly gracious and attentive. Tips are not required, but welcome and well earned.

All hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. A huge strength of this hotel is their staff.

Beautiful overall hotel. Very special property.

We used the gym on two occasions. It is of decent size and well equiped, although the weight machines are of cheaper quality than what we're used to working out on.

Cons:
We requested a turndown service at the front desk on check-in and we were told that all rooms in the Presidential Wing receive turndown. After the first night and no turndown, we requested it again. Despite asking twice, we never received the turndown service over the three nights of our stay.

There was only one stained, badly worn out bathrobe in the room. A bathrobe is necessary because it's a long walk through public areas to get to the pool. We asked that another be brought to the room and a second stained one was put in the room.

There was widespread construction going on at the hotel and we were never given prior notice either at the time of booking or at check-in. Almost all shops and restaurants were closed. Most of the special public rooms and sitting areas were also closed. Only the main dining room was open for lunch or dinners. Stickney's restaurant was closed, as was Morsel's. The Bretton Arms dining room was also closed. Cabot's was closed. There was drilling and other sounds in the Great Hall making it unpleasant to try to have a quiet read. Workmen were constantly walking about the public areas in the main hotel. Many of the most appealing rooms in the hotel such as the princess room, the conservatory, and others were either unfurnished or under construction. It was difficult to understand why they disrupted so many areas all at the same time rather than completing one project at a time and leaving other areas functional for their guests to enjoy.

The outdoor "heated" pool is a long, cold walk from the hotel door, and was not heated well enough to be used. We dressed in bathing suits to swim there, but feeling the water revealed it to be too cool to use on a cold day. We never saw anyone in it despite it being uncovered and the heat being wastefully allowed to escape all day (and possibly all night) long. There's a $45/day "resort fee." It should be reduced when not all of the resort amenities are functional.

The $20/day charge for self parking ($40/day for valet parking) is outrageous. They have tons of space. Many customers have complained about this in their reviews. The boilerplate response from the corporation is that it's in keeping with the "industry standard." That's absurd. The "industry standard" is nothing more than a general average throughout the industry. As such, it includes places with very limited parking such as South Beach, Manhattan and others. There are unlimited acres of potential parking at the Omni Mt. Washington. There's simply no excuse for this nickel and dime approach. It's also been noted that it's not the hotels "intention" to inconvenience customers. No one has alleged any intention other than making more money, but customers are inconvenienced regardless. In addition to charging for something that should be included in the price of the hotel room, it's a long, cold uphill walk to the hotel from the parking lot. If so many customers are unhappy about this unjustifiable charge, the hotel administration would do well to pay attention and show some respect to the people who keep them in business. They promote that they are a "family owned" business. If so, they would do well to behave more like a family and less like a huge, impersonal corporation.

Dining in the main dining room was not worth the high cost. Unpleasant or tasteless vegetables were included with our meals. My "medium" tenderloin was overcooked. It cost $59 for tenderloin w/augratin potato, $43 for a relatively small portion of cod, $17 for a lobster bisque appetizer, $15 for a standard "Farmstand" salad, $10 for a side of mashed potatoes, $10 more for a side of a vegetable. Wines are offered in 3, 6 and 9 oz servings ($28 for 9 oz. of "The Prisoner" cab, $17 for 9 oz. Kendall Jackson chard and $14 for 6 oz. Josh Merlot). Despite my wife being told that they would provide something for my birthday dinner, there was no acknowledgement. She asked again the next night, and they did provide a free dessert. The salmon ($39) was very good, as was the lobster bisque appetizer. It's worth noting that the sides are large enough for 2 people, but the waiter never informed us of that. In all, we spent about $450 for two meals (appetizer, main course, a single side of mashed potato at one of the meals and one glass of wine each.)

The entire hotel, rugs and wooden floors were badly in need of vacuuming. Dust balls and other debris, including some mud from customer's shoes were everywhere, even in the Presidential area where there was no construction going on.

The Cave is nothing special. We paid $35 for an espresso martini and a draft beer.

In summation, the physical structure is outstanding, as it the backdrop. However, we've traveled all over and stayed at many luxury hotels both in the US and abroad. In our opinion, the Omni Mount Washing Hotel does not represent good value for its cost. We will not return.

We always enjoy our time at the Omni Mt Washington. It’s like going back in time! The staff is amazing, the facilities are impeccable! Highly recommend a stay there any time of year!

The Mount Washington hotel is a breathtaking establishment and a historic institution. The amenities are top notch, with a well-equipped spa, numerous dining options, and many activities to do. I couldn't have had a nicer stay; I only wish I could have stayed an extra day.

Tout

Everything was excellent. The food was great and the accommodations were great.

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the most delightful woman at the little welcome gate. She let us know what to expect and how to enter the property - she made sure to tell us about the hot cider or hot chocolate and treats in the Princess room. The staff was very warm and helpful when we arrived to the main door. Check in was a breeze and our room was clean and spacious. We made a reservation in the main dining room for dinner. It was fabulous and service was excellent. One of the best meals we have had in awhile. We skied the next day - the mountain and staff were wonderful and conditions were perfect. We can't wait to go back.

Beware that the resort now charges $20/day to park in the parking lot in addition to the resort fee. I only found out when I drove in to the resort. This was an extremely disappointing way to begin our stay. I felt like the hotel was nickle-and-diming us for no good reason. Other than that, the service and food met our expectations. But will not be returning since clearly management doesn't value the first impressions of the guest.

Comfort and cleanliness, and we got upgraded. I’d definitely stay again in the near future if m I got upgraded.

Beautiful and convenient location. Friendly staff, wonderful historic hotel! Close to skiing and superb host for veterinary conference including business and mixed pleasure trip destination!