Ladd Brook Inn

Hotels
•
Independent
5.7 (75 reviews)
5939 Route 7, Pownal, Vermont, 05261 , Pownal , US
1-802-823-7341

listing image 1
Show all photos
Pets allowed

Facilities

Downhill skiing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Snowmobiling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff (several mentions)
Mountain views and peaceful location
Breakfast praised as varied / full / above-and-beyond
Some clean, organized front desk and improvements under new ownership
In-room refrigerator mentioned positively
Cons:
Widespread cleanliness issues: dirty rooms, mold, cobwebs, sand in toilet, unwashed blankets
Room quality problems: odors, stained carpets, vermin, uncomfortable/antique beds
Poor maintenance: broken tiles, filthy blinds, shower/AC problems, blocked AC
Amenities down or unreliable (pool closed, cold water in shower)
Perceived poor value for money given condition

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Consistently reported as poor: dirty rooms, mold, cobwebs, sand in toilet, filthy blinds, unwashed bedding and visible vermin.
Service
8.5
Multiple reviews praise staff as polite, accommodating and helpful under new ownership; front desk described as professional and organized.
Location
8.5
Several guests highlight the mountain views, peaceful setting and a good location for their needs.
Room Quality
3
Rooms often described as old, rundown and poorly maintained with odors, stained carpets, uncomfortable/antique bedding and occasional vermin.
Amenities
4.5
Mixed reports: breakfast offered and some in-room refrigerators, but pool was down for some, shower/AC issues and general lack of maintenance for amenities.
Value for Money
4
Several guests felt they paid too much for condition received or that the low price did not compensate for cleanliness/quality issues.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast repeatedly praised (varied/above-and-beyond/real full breakfast), making F&B a relative strength despite other problems.
Overall Experience
7.1
Mixed overall: some guests report pleasant stays and improvements under new ownership, while many report unacceptable cleanliness and room issues impacting experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:38

Property Description

Stunning Natural Surroundings: Enjoy picturesque garden views from Ladd Brook Inn, located in a national park setting, just a short drive from Williams College and The Clark Art Institute.

Modern Amenities: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, make use of tour/ticket assistance, and take advantage of the convenience of free self-parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle.

Cozy Guestrooms and Nearby Attractions: Feel at home in one of the 18 guestrooms equipped with convenient amenities, and explore nearby attractions such as the Williamstown Theatre Festival and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Make your stay memorable - book now at Ladd Brook Inn!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ALB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.1
V
Verified traveler • self
8
Pros:

Great staff, good varied breakfast.. Mountain view

2019-11-20 • via Nuitee
M
Mary
2
Dump
Pros:

This place was so disgusting, we left and found a better place to stay. It was terrible. Do not stay here. Shame on Hotels.com for doing business with such a place.

2019-10-16 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Nice people. Property very old. 1950's. Not kepted up to best conditions.

2019-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
Joan
6
Smoke smell
Pros:

The room really smelled like smoke. It was inexpensive and the view was really pretty, but the allergy problems from the smoke smell weren't worth that.

2019-10-14 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
2
Pros:

Room was dirty, specifically carpet and walls, bed smelled funny.

2019-09-30 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
6
Pros:

Felt like I paid to much. I paid the same for two days at the beach. Location was great though.

2019-09-02 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very pleasant stay. All staff very accommodating all times of day. Room very clean

2019-08-27 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

Horrible place!!! My adult children drove 3 1/2 hours home instead of staying. No outlet covers,dirty bathroom and floors. Air conditioner was blocked by the fridge which wasnt plugged in. Beds had plastic on them and very uncomfortable. Comforters were stiff and antique.

2019-08-16 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
10
Pros:

The view of the mountains,and it was peaceful there hope to return in the fall,the owner was a super person to talk to as well as the rest of the staff. The wife and I enjoyed the stay.

2019-08-14 • via Nuitee
S
StevenF. • partner
10
Pros:

I wish the pool was up and running. I loved the morning breakfast in motel grounds.

2019-08-11 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Book elsewhere!
Pros:

Very dirty! Not well kept.. broken tiles and filthy blinds .. sand in the bottom of the toilet after being flushed and mold on the bathroom sink. Top blanket looked like it hasn’t been washed in a long while.. lamps dirty.. everything dirty.. Front desk was polite and nice but room was disgusting.

2019-08-05 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
2
Pros:

Very uncomfortable, poorly managed hotel. I would never come back here again.

2019-08-05 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
8
Pros:

It is pretty there in the mountains. It was accommodating enough.

2019-08-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • friends
8
Pros:

Very nice people and an “above and beyond” typical “Continental “ breakfast

2019-08-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Very well organized and professional front desk. Clean, neat, odor free and a/c running beautifully at check in. Probably in the midst of upgrading a budget accommodation.

2019-07-21 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • friends
2
Pros:

The room we stayed in was quite dirty with a bad smell. We saw vermin in the room as well.

2019-07-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • self
8
Pros:

This hotel is much nicer under new owners. A real full breakfast, very nice helpful staff.

2019-05-31 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
2
Pros:

Cobwebs everywhere in rooms, amenities we're not clean, shower unsafe in first room and cold water in the next, rundown and not maintenanced properly. Management is neglectful and unhelpful. Worst place I've ever stayed at. Wouldn't recommend it to amyone

2019-05-14 • via Nuitee
S
scott
8
Pros:

Overall a good stay. House keeping and staff where great. Room was clean except one of the bead spreads needed cleaning. Bathroom door stuck but was not a problem. Great layout for breakfast every morning.

2019-04-22 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • family
8
Pros:

Nice, clean accommodations. Friendly staff. Refrigerator in room was a pleasant surprise.

2019-02-22 • via Nuitee