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4-star hotels in Ludlow

This shortlist gathers the 4-star hotels in Ludlow, Vermont, most of them slopeside or lakeside addresses tied to Okemo Mountain and Lake Rescue. It is for skiers, families and couples who want a self-catering base with easy access to the mountain, not a downtown inn.

15 hotels1 rated 4.5+37 guest reviews

Staying in Ludlow

Ludlow is a real working town in the Black River valley rather than a purpose-built resort village, and VT-103 and VT-100 meet in the middle of it. Okemo Mountain rises directly to the south, and the surrounding lakes — Rescue, Echo and Ninevah — sit within a short drive for swimming and paddling. VT-100 north through Plymouth is one of the better foliage drives in the state, and Okemo runs lift-served activity in the warm months. The July 2023 storm put the Black River through downtown and damaged businesses and homes badly; most of Main Street is trading again, but a few individual places never reopened, so check before you count on a particular restaurant.

Nearly every hotel on this list sits on the Okemo side of town: Winterplace on Okemo Ridge Rd, Winterplace at Okemo on Mountain Road, Solitude Village on Okemo Ridge Rd and Solitude Road, The Okemo House at Trailside on Trailside Road, Trailside 32C on Okemo Trailside Extension and Okemo Mountain Resort on Okemo Ridge Road. A second cluster stands by the water — Lake Rescue Retreat, Lake Rescue Escape on North Shore Drive, Lakeside Elegance and Kettle Brook A7 on Pond Road. Several others, including Ludlow Treasure, Casa Okemo and 366 Ghia Farm Road, are simply addressed in Ludlow. It suits skiers who want to walk to the lifts, families needing room to spread out, and couples after a quiet lakeside weekend; a short break works, but you need a car unless you stay within walking distance of the base area.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Winterplace

    ★★★★4.416 reviews

    77 Okemo Ridge Rd Ludlow Vermont 05149, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Indoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Fitness Center

    Why stay hereA 4-star base on Okemo Ridge Rd with skiing on the doorstep and an indoor pool for the hours off the slopes. Guests score it 4.4 out of 5 across 16 reviews. Family rooms and a fitness center make it straightforward for groups who want to swim, play tennis and park the car without fuss.

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  2. Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property

    ★★★★4.416 reviews

    306 Mountain Road Ludlow Vt, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Sauna

    Why stay hereSet on Mountain Road, this 4-star property pairs skiing with a sauna and jacuzzi for warming up afterwards, plus a shuttle service and laundry service that suit longer stays. It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews, and the tennis court adds a summer option for guests who come for more than the snow.

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  3. Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts

    ★★★★4.85 reviews

    77 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Outdoor pool
    • Sauna
    • Free car parking

    Why stay hereAmong the highest-rated addresses here at 4.8 out of 5, this 4-star Okemo Ridge Rd property gives skiers an outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi alongside free parking and free wifi. A good fit for travellers who want a fitness center and non-smoking rooms between runs, with the mountain close at hand.

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  4. Solitude Village

    ★★★★

    Solitude Road, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Swimming pool
    • Wifi

    Why stay hereA 4-star option on Solitude Road for guests who want the essentials covered: a swimming pool, wifi, TV and telephone. Skiing is the reason people come to Ludlow, and this property keeps things simple for skiers who plan to spend their days on the slopes rather than in the room.

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  5. Ludlow Treasure

    ★★★★

    Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 4-star house-style stay in Ludlow with its own kitchen, fireplace and jacuzzi, plus a games room and garden. Skiing, fishing and a golf course are all on the facility list, and laundry service helps on longer trips. Suited to families or groups who prefer self-catering space to a standard hotel room.

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  6. Lakeside Elegance

    ★★★★

    Quartzsite, United States

    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereThis 4-star Quartzsite property sits by a lake, with a canoe, patio and private outdoor space for guests who want water rather than only slopes. A kitchen, fireplace and games room cover evenings in, while laundry service, table tennis and a golf course round out the offering for groups.

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  7. Mount Holly Home

    ★★★★

    Mount Holly, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 4-star Mount Holly home with a kitchen, fireplace and garden, and pets are allowed. Skiing, fishing and a golf course appear among the facilities, with laundry service and a games room for longer stays. It suits families or groups travelling with a dog who want their own space near Ludlow.

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  8. Lake Rescue Retreat

    ★★★★

    Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Swimming pool
    • Kitchen
    • Beach nearby

    Why stay hereOn Lake Rescue in Ludlow, this 4-star retreat has a private beach and a swimming pool, with a canoe and picnic area for lake days. A kitchen, fireplace and games room suit families, and pets are welcome. Horse back riding and skiing are listed for guests who want to alternate water and mountain.

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  9. Okemo Mountain Resort

    ★★★★

    77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow Vermont 05149, Ludlow, United States

    Why stay hereA 4-star address at 77 Okemo Ridge Road in Ludlow, listed here for travellers set on the Okemo area who want a four-star property as their base. Skiing is what draws visitors to Ludlow, and this one keeps its place on the ridge road close to the mountain.

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  10. The Okemo House at Trailside

    ★★★★

    239 Trailside Road, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Indoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Pool bar

    Why stay hereA 4-star Trailside Road property with an indoor pool, pool bar and fitness center, plus free parking and free wifi. Skiing and tennis are on the list, and family rooms, a balcony, a kitchen and a fireplace make it practical for groups. Mini golf adds a summer distraction for families.

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  11. 366 Ghia Farm Road

    ★★★★

    366 Ghia Farm Road, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 4-star house on Ghia Farm Road with a jacuzzi, spa, fireplace and kitchen, plus laundry service. Skiing, fishing, golf and horse back riding are all listed, and an iPod dock and CD player cover quieter evenings. Suits groups who want self-contained space and a spa at the end of the day.

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  12. Trailside 32C

    ★★★★

    264 Okemo Trailside Extension, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Sauna
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 4-star Okemo Trailside Extension property with a sauna and spa, a kitchen, fireplace and laundry service. Skiing, fishing, golf and horse back riding appear among its facilities, and the iPod dock and DVD player are there for downtime. A reasonable fit for skiers who want a self-catering base with a sauna.

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  13. Casa Okemo

    ★★★★

    Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 4-star Ludlow home with a fireplace, kitchen, patio and picnic area, and pets are allowed. Skiing, fishing and a golf course are listed, along with laundry service. It suits families or groups who want to cook for themselves and bring a dog on a mountain trip.

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  14. Kettle Brook A7

    ★★★★

    24 Pond Road, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa

    • Sauna
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereOn Pond Road in Ludlow, this 4-star property offers a sauna and spa alongside a kitchen, fireplace and sofa bed, with laundry service and a tennis court. Skiing, fishing, golf and horse back riding are all on the facility list. Good for groups who want a sauna after a day out.

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  15. Lake Rescue Escape

    ★★★★

    83 North Shore Drive, Ludlow, United States

    Best for: Pool and spa · Travelling with pets

    • Swimming pool
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 4-star North Shore Drive property on Lake Rescue with a private beach nearby, a swimming pool and picnic area, and pets allowed. A kitchen, fireplace and laundry service support longer stays, while skiing, fishing and a golf course keep guests busy. It suits families who want lake and mountain in one trip.

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The shortlist side by side

HotelClassParkingPool or spaPets
Winterplace★★★★YesYes–
Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property★★★★–Yes–
Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts★★★★YesYes–
Solitude Village★★★★–Yes–
Ludlow Treasure★★★★–Yes–
Lakeside Elegance★★★★–––
Mount Holly Home★★★★––Yes
Lake Rescue Retreat★★★★–Yes–
Okemo Mountain Resort★★★★–––
The Okemo House at Trailside★★★★YesYes–
366 Ghia Farm Road★★★★–Yes–
Trailside 32C★★★★–Yes–
Casa Okemo★★★★––Yes
Kettle Brook A7★★★★–Yes–
Lake Rescue Escape★★★★–YesYes

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For skiers

These are the slopeside names: Winterplace, Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property, Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts, The Okemo House at Trailside, Trailside 32C and Okemo Mountain Resort all list skiing, and most carry an Okemo Ridge, Mountain, Trailside or Solitude address. Shuttle service appears at Winterplace at Okemo, and Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts holds the strongest guest score here at 4.8.

Winterplace · Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property · Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts · The Okemo House at Trailside · Trailside 32C · Okemo Mountain Resort

For families

The Okemo House at Trailside and Winterplace both list family rooms, swimming pools and tennis courts, while Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts adds kitchen-style conveniences and an outdoor pool. Kettle Brook A7 brings a sofa bed, sauna and spa plus a Pond Road address. Winterplace also runs a 24 hour front desk and an indoor pool for off-mountain days.

The Okemo House at Trailside · Winterplace · Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts · Kettle Brook A7

For couples

366 Ghia Farm Road and Trailside 32C pair fireplaces with spas and jacuzzis, Lake Rescue Escape and Lake Rescue Retreat sit by the water with private beach access, and Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts scores 4.8 from guests. Kitchens in each make a quiet two-person stay easy. Winterplace at Okemo adds a sauna and jacuzzi for a shorter break.

366 Ghia Farm Road · Lake Rescue Escape · Lake Rescue Retreat · Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts

For pets

If you are travelling with a dog, these are the ones to book.

Mount Holly Home · Lake Rescue Escape · Casa Okemo

Where to stay in Ludlow

Okemo Ridge Road

This is the mountain address, shared by Winterplace, Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts and Okemo Mountain Resort. Staying here puts you on the Okemo side of Ludlow, and the grouping includes the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist, Solitude Village at Okemo at 4.8. Winterplace brings an indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center and tennis court; Okemo Mountain Resort lists no facilities at all.

Our picks here: Okemo Mountain Resort

Mountain Road

Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property is the only listed hotel on Mountain Road. It is a 4-star property rated 4.4 from 16 reviews, with a jacuzzi, sauna, shuttle service, skiing and a tennis court. For a slopeside stay with a shuttle and a sauna, it stands on its own here.

Our picks here: Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property

North Shore Drive

Lake Rescue Escape is the single listing on North Shore Drive, and it is the lakeside pick: a private beach, beach nearby, picnic area, lake access and a swimming pool, plus a fireplace, kitchen and pets allowed. It sits away from the Okemo base area, so a car is needed for the mountain.

Our picks here: Lake Rescue Escape

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

VT-103 and VT-100 cross in Ludlow; most people come in from I-91 exit 6 at Rockingham and drive about 35 minutes west, or down from Rutland in roughly the same time. Amtrak’s Vermonter stops at Bellows Falls to the east and the Ethan Allen serves Rutland to the north, but neither is walkable to anything here. Burlington International (BTV) is about two hours away, and you need a car unless you are staying within walking distance of the base area. By road it is roughly two and a half hours from Boston and around four and a half from New York City, which is why it fills on winter weekends.

When to go

Okemo runs lift-served activity in the warm months, there is golf in the valley, and Lake Rescue, Echo Lake and Lake Ninevah are all within a short drive for swimming and paddling. VT-100 north through Plymouth is one of the better foliage drives in the state. Winter weekends fill the slopeside addresses fastest, and the drive from Boston or New York is easier if you leave early on Friday or late on Sunday.

Questions, answered

Which of these hotels is closest to Okemo Mountain?

The Okemo Ridge Road group is the closest: Winterplace, Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts and Okemo Mountain Resort, plus Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property on Mountain Road, The Okemo House at Trailside on Trailside Road and Trailside 32C on Okemo Trailside Extension.

Do any 4-star hotels in Ludlow allow pets?

No other hotel on this shortlist states that pets are welcome.

Which hotel has the best guest rating?

Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts on Okemo Ridge Rd scores 4.8 out of 5. Winterplace and Winterplace at Okemo A Vail Resorts Property both sit at 4.4, the latter from 16 reviews. The remaining hotels on the list have no guest rating recorded.

Is there parking at these hotels?

Free car parking is listed at Winterplace and Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts, and both also list parking generally. The Okemo House at Trailside lists free car parking and parking as well. Other properties on this shortlist do not state parking in their facilities, so plan accordingly.

Which hotels have a pool or spa?

Winterplace has an indoor pool and jacuzzi; Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts has indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi and a sauna; The Okemo House at Trailside has an indoor pool, pool bar and fitness center. Kettle Brook A7, 366 Ghia Farm Road and Trailside 32C list spa or sauna facilities instead.

Do any hotels offer breakfast?

None of the properties on this shortlist list breakfast in their facilities. Most are self-catering, with kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, ovens and coffee makers at places such as Ludlow Treasure, Kettle Brook A7 and Lake Rescue Retreat, so you can prepare meals yourself.

Are these hotels good for a family ski trip?

The Okemo House at Trailside and Winterplace both list family rooms, along with pools and tennis courts, and Solitude Village at Okemo by Vail Resorts adds a fitness center and outdoor pool. Kettle Brook A7 has a sofa bed. All sit close to the Okemo side of Ludlow, which shortens the trip to the lifts.

Do I need a car to stay at these hotels?

Yes, unless you are staying within walking distance of the base area. VT-103 and VT-100 cross in Ludlow, and most people arrive from I-91 exit 6 at Rockingham, about 35 minutes west, or from Rutland in roughly the same time. The nearest Amtrak stops, Bellows Falls and Rutland, are not walkable to anything here.

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