Tälta Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark

Check-in was quick and easy. We really appreciated having coffee available in the lobby and a comfortable bed to relax in after a long day. The hotel offers an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub — we didn’t get a chance to use them, but they looked great. We loved our room on the first floor, especially with the nearby hangout area and bar — such a nice bonus!

We loved our stay here. The staff are so kind and the assistant manager went above and beyond, even coming out in the middle of the night with a torch to help us light a fire. Our king bed was super comfortable, the room was spotless, and the shower pressure was amazing. We loved being on the ground floor near the river with our own outdoor space, and we enjoyed the fire pits, hot tub, and pool. The TV is small but you will be too busy enjoying the beautiful property to care. We cannot wait to come back.

THE BEST! From the backyard views to the proximity to activities Talta has it all. The coffee in the lobby is yummy and the downstairs lounge is great for a card game or time to relax. We hiked the Pinnacle with is about 20 mins away, we got to check out downtown Stowe along the way (ROASTARY FOR COFFEE) and then got a rewarding beer at Von Trapps! Ask the front desk for s'mores kits and a bevy for the best fireplace night cap! Will be back

We had a pleasant stay. The room was nice and in good condition. The placement of the small TV was odd. It should at least be on a mount that you can tilt and swing to the side so you can see it from both beds. There is also very little closet space. Can’t imagine how 4 people or winter traveler will handle their luggage and clothes.|One thing I really wish they would improve is the opening hours of the hot tub. They close it at 9pm and I wish (like their sister hotels) they would keep it open until 10 pm so you can take a dip after dinner without being rushed. And I don’t see why not since the staff who is closing it up is around until 11 pm.|Otherwise it’s a nice place to stay at. We have been here twice and would book again.

We stayed at Talta Lodge for our honeymoon and were really looking forward to a special, relaxing experience. Unfortunately, a few details fell short of expectations. When we arrived, there was leftover food in the fridge from previous guests, and the TV barely worked during our stay. Our family had arranged a thoughtful Vermont-themed box to be delivered as a honeymoon surprise, but it arrived without a note or explanation, and they mentioned there were supposed to be flowers that never showed up. We loved the location in Stowe and can see the potential this property has, but the overall attention to detail and guest care didn’t quite match the price or the occasion. With a bit more care in housekeeping and communication, it could be a really wonderful place to stay

Another lovely experience staying at Talta Lodge! Friendly and accommodating staff made us feel right at home. The stuga was clean and comfortable with all of the essentials in the kitchenette. Such a treat to eat dinner on the porch of the stuga while listening to terrific music from the Thursday evening concert. Enjoyed the indoor pool and a walk around the property along with a hike at Mt. Mansfield. As a frequent traveler, I can highly recommend a stay the Talta Lodge and will return very soon!

I stayed here largely because I'm a loyal Hyatt member and was told I could use a Hyatt gift card here. Sadly, the hotel did not permit this. I don't know if the error was on the Hyatt side (likely) or hotel side, but they both need to ensure a proper understanding.||That aside, I must have had the worst room in the hotel. It was right next to the lobby, VERY small (no room for a chair), with a door facing the parking lot/front entrance. Absolutely not worth what I paid for it. I like the Scandinavian design, but some of it doesn't work, as has been mentioned in other reviews - pegs on the walls, sloping shelves, no outlets in convenient places, absolutely zero counter space in the bathroom, etc. I also had a lot of trouble with the room cooling/heating system. It was literally 60 degrees when I got in my room; after freezing for an hour I figured out how to turn the heat on. Of course then it got too hot. I couldn't figure out a way to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. The pillows were also much flimsier/old than expected (certainly not part of Scandinavian design). Overall I was not impressed with this hotel and hope to try others in the area next time - they may not be as chic but probably offer a better value.

The hotel is in a lovely setting and could be so good. However, it is fairly basic, and if you understand that then fine. Note it is 3 Mike's out of Stowe.|Unfortunately we were given a tiny room with no outside space and the only opening window opened onto a neighbours balcony so we had to keep the blind drawn. There was also no hanging or storage space in the room.

We had a wonderful stay here in room 118, deluxe double queen. The room faced the river and had gorgeous views out the floor-to-ceiling windows. Others have complained about the lighting and lack of storage but we found the lighting to be fine and there's plenty of room to hang stuff up. Bathroom is great, shower head/pressure was wonderful. The staff are super nice and helpful too! And you have to love the pool and sauna, and the overall Nordic feel. The thing that would put it over the top is if the beer and other refreshments were available a little later in the evenings. And, they could really use a continental breakfast like what's on offer at other Lark hotels. Hard boiled eggs, fruit, cold cuts, yogurt and overnight oats would do the trick. That said the Round Hearth across the street is cute for breakfast and you do get a 10 percent discount. We will definitely be back.

Event sales manager doesn't answer the phone. I have left repeated messages. Unresponsive

The Millennial Chum and I decided to go on our Vermont adventure about two or three weeks beforehand, which meant we didn't have the pick of the Airbnb litter. I'd be curious to know what was out there with more time to play with; from what I saw there was literally one cute, intriguing little ye olde farm guesthouse in the Underhill area, and everything else was just run of the mill (which isn't an insult, but if I'm dabbling in the Airbnbs, I want something edgy/memorable). We then pivoted to Talta, which was a Millennial Chum pick and turned out to be a good one. It was conveniently located just north of Stowe and on the way to Mount Mansfield (still about 45 minutes from the trailhead, but there wasn't much to be done about that). Once we got into town, it was easy to find and check in to our accommodations. This isn't a five-star hotel; it's down to earth and clearly caters toward a lot of my people - low maintenance, outdoor adventurers. There was a wedding being held in the back area the first night we were there, so we saw a few guests dressed up on the grounds but it was pretty much just hiking pants and shorts from everyone else. It's also Nordic-themed, which you can tell from the furniture and interior design (our beds were on a conjoined wooden platform, and there was a small bar area in the corner of the rec room that I believe was Finnish in nature. Very unique atmosphere and felt a little Ikea-ish, minus the delicious mac and cheese. The lobby feels like a winter lodge (and it basically is - this is clearly an area that's more about the ski world than random summer high point hikes) with a small little store off to the left of the front desk and a few coffee decanters to the side. You're not going to get the amenities of a Marriot, but it did the job. I'm an early bird compared to the Millennial Chum so for the two mornings we were here, I brought my laptop out to the empty lobby area and made myself comfortable on one of the couches. There were plenty of electric outlets and someone came in with fresh coffee around 5:30am. Hilariously because of the target demo, I saw a solid handful of guests roaming around before 6am. Your tribe is your tribe. It's a shame the weather was unsettled and humid for the duration of our visit because we both would have liked to have taken advantage of the outdoor area behind the hotel. We did see the low-frills wedding from our little wooden balcony (cool seating option) but there was also a hot tub and a little barn-like structure that had some comfortable looking couches with fire pits to hang out in, which unfortunately I only noticed on a walk shortly before checking out. There's also the West Branch Little River back there, which is accessible though I didn't see much in the way of seating by the water's edge. There's been a ton of flooding lately so that's probably for the best. There weren't a ton of downsides, but my one overriding piece of constructive feedback is to do something about the air circulation in the lobby and hallways. I suspect a lot of it has to do with the wet weather and the pool/sauna situation on the lower level, but it honestly smells a little mildewy - that's probably an easy fix. Our room was clean and pleasant overall, but I noticed it could also use a little TLC. Some of the walls needed a fresh paint job, for example; I'd imagine this is actually a pretty convenient time of year for them to do a little upkeep in that regard. Also, the TV in our room was not placed in the best location - it was in front of my bed and pretty small. It seemed like it easily could have been placed between the two beds. But those are quibbles by and large. We didn't interact with a ton of employees (and it literally might have been exclusively front desk people) but everyone was very hospitable. If you're looking for an affordable alternative to some of the nearby Airbnbs and other bougie accommodations that still has a unique personality and feel to it, this is a decent choice.

It was very competitive in Stowe to find affordable lodging in the Fall. We found the Talta Lodge and felt it would be adequate. Sarah was our point person and she was such a nice help and was great at texting with updates. I loved and appreciated the speedy communication for all things. Talta is super cute and definitely set up for those skiiing or visiting. They have a great lobby area and downstairs lobby area where you can order food or hang out. We were able to check in a little early which was appreciated. They have a large outdoor area with a fire pit and a pool and hot tub. We enjoyed the pool and had that to ourselves. Talta Lodge has a great location and is convenient to Stowe and Waterbury. It's easy to access. This made it easy to get around and find out way. The beds were on platform's and honestly not the best set up for a senior like me. And the room was small with two queens. The bathroom was small but had a shower. I did love the shower and soap products they provided. But wish the counter was more spacious. Each room had a balcony space with chairs to use and this would be fun if you had other guests next store as this is pretty much open. I did like the coffee provided in the morning and they hold events during the week to attend. They also sell beer and cider at the front desk. The staff were super accommodating and the hotel was very clean.

This was like staying in a college dorm room except it was very clean. There was a fridge and a hot pot but no outlet near to plug it in. The furniture in addition to the bed was too small to be functional, no outlets to charge phones, no instructions on how to operate the ac/heat so cold air blew on us all night, outlets barely hanging on the wall, and limited hot water for showers. There was coffee and a microwave available in the lobby but no breakfast included. It was a very uncomfortable night for $409/night!

Arrived to Tälta to a wonderful warm greeting from Dalen who was exactly what you would hope for at the end of a long journey - welcoming and warm, with beer close behind! Room was in great shape, with cl for table beds and a beautiful garden view. Fjallbar downstairs was an interesting space and had some fun adventurous cocktails. Very much look forward to returning due to the wonderful service and excellent location!

This was the best experience we have had at a hotel! Olivia the General Manager was super friendly and accommodating. We had a little misunderstanding with one of their employees and she handled it with grace and understanding. The rooms were super clean and we had a lovely view of the river from our balcony. My fiancée also had a great experience with Paul. When we visit from Germany again we will surely stay at Talta :)

We checked in this afternoon, and loved the aura of the property as soon as we walked in. It is a modern European style property and the rooms are decorated very tastefully. The location which is by the river is perfect for sitting on the gorgeous balconies and enjoying the nature or reading a book. The staff was very welcoming, thorough and helpful upon check-in. Just finished a shower and absolutely loved their bath products. Anywhere from the toiletries to the bath towels and even the hair dryer (already ordered one for my own use at home)!!! Will be here for a couple of days and am sure will be a memorable one!! So happy to have discovered this gem...

We stayed at the Lodge in April to go skiing and snowboarding. We arrived after midnight when the place was closed but the staff made sure that we had everything we needed to make a late checkin easy and unproblematic. Our room had 4 bunk beds and was super cute! The whole place has a very Scandinavian minimalistic flair to it, very elegant, stylish, yet comfortable and cozy. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to be back. The indoor pool was a lot of fun after a day of being on the mountain.

Very comfy bed, amazing shower! I need coffee to wake up and there was no options for getting any anywhere in the lodge. That was hard for me. But if you don't need coffee, it's a pretty nice place!

Stayed in room 148, standard king. The staff made a late checkin so easy for us! The room was clean and cute! Loved the spa toiletries and chi blow dryer. We really enjoyed the selection of complementary nitro and cold brew coffees in the morning :) wish we could have stayed longer to use the sauna and pool. They looked very inviting. The only negative thing I have to say is that my shower never stayed hot.

Really nice place, especially for the price! Room was a great size, loved that we had a smart tv! The room definitely was a little on the dark side lighting wise, but loved that we had a slider and little porch to sit on! Definitely would and will stay again!

This hotel was great to stay at! While our room was not completely renovated (no drawers), the bed was very comfortable, housekeeping was excellent and front desk staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

This place was lovely! Beautiful and clean inside. It's been recently renovated and they did a wonderful job. The people working are incredibly kind as well. I never felt so welcomed to a stay before. Highly recommend and affordable. Close to everything and the local bus stops right in front. Love this place!

Stayed for 3 nights while skiing at Stowe. We usually stay at the Lodge but wanted to try something different for part of our trip. We were not sorry. Tälta was great. The room was updated, clean and nice, the pool was fun, we enjoyed the sauna, and I was able to work in the comfortable common area. Best feature is the shower, though. We are a family of four and we'd recommend the place.