3 Best Hotels in Montgomery and Jay, Northern Vermont

Accommodations at Jay Peak include standard hotel rooms, suites, condominiums, town houses, and cottage and clubhouse suites. Amenities and activities are nearly endless, especially for kids, starting with the huge indoor water park and continuing with an 18-hole golf course, ice arena, Nordic center, all-you-can-eat barbecue, and plenty of festivals.

The top-hatted bulldog on the sign of this 1880 farmhouse isn't just a mascot: it reflects the hotel's welcoming attitude to pet owners. Inside, a playful attitude permeates the colorful common areas, rooms, and suites, evinced by a seemingly endless supply of knickknacks.

This smart chalet-style lodge comes with tons of character. The rooms in back have Trout River views, and the 1890 main building is cozier than ever, with a sofa-heavy common area warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and a lively bar and restaurant serving American comfort food.