Tälta Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark

This place is a travelers paradise! The lounge spaces are so wonderful to mingle with others and relax during the stay. There's a small bar with beer at the front desk and a full service bar downstairs that's open for evening drinks on Wednesday-Sunday. The rooms are cozy for a restful nights stay. The backyard is incredibly spacious with lots of fire pits! The staff is kind and always has someone available to help, if needed. There's even a large heated boot room for drying after a day of skiing!

My girlfriend and I had an excellent stay this weekend at Talta Lodge skiing Stowe. The hotel was in a great location for getting on the mountain/the bus, the rooms were clean, the facilities (outdoor hot tub, indoor pool, sauna, free boot heating room) were awesome. The light breakfast buffet and coffee was also perfect. The Staff was also really great and helpful. We did have an issue in our room the first night but once I told the hotel staff, they were on top of it immediately and it was fixed when we returned from skiing for the day. The hotel management also did the right thing when we reached out to them in remedying the situation, so I would definitely stay here next time I ski Stowe.

I'm a little shocked at the rave reviews. Maybe we had the worst room in the building, but the floor was peeling off. It was some kind of fake wood laminate and it was buckling and coming off. It seemed like a tripping hazard! Our room had two bunk beds and the ladder for the top bunk had loose steps which also seemed hazardous. The mini split heating device for the room made the top bunks sweltering but the bottom bunks cool. It also included no instructions on how to work the mini split and I'm not familiar with them so it wasn't working correctly at first. (I thought it was like a wall thermostat but it's a remote control that requires pointing at the mini split unit itself) The beds each had a top sheet on top of an uncovered duvet but no top sheet under the duvet or duvet cover. It's my understanding that hotels generally do not wash the duvet, so I immediately took off the duvet and only slept with a sheet. Everything else seemed clean. All in all a disappointment.

The Talta Lodge was a wonderful place to stay! It is VERY clean and the views of the river are wonderful! The bed was extremely comfortable. The rooms are on the smaller side but you are only in your room to sleep because there is so much to do in Stowe. Lynn the sweet bartender made the best drinks in town! She has a great drink menu and has a real talent for making the best cocktails. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend staying here. We would love to come back and stay here again.

A little too minimalist for my taste. It felt like a college dorm room. Very small and dimly lit. We had a first floor unit that faced the back with patio doors that opened up. The problem was that if you kept the shades up on the doors other hotel guests walking around in the back can see right into your room. There was a big construction vehicle out back working and making noise all day. The hot tub was closed but didn't look all that inviting anyway. The shower was nice and had great water pressure but there is no vanity in the bathroom. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the hotel staff was very pleasant. We had a drink at the bar but I think $18 for a cocktail in the mountains during the offseason is a bit much. Overall, I think you can find a much nicer place for money.

Sadly would not recommend. We had high hopes based on other reviews and overall location. Here’s the reason: a wedding must have happened prior to our arrival, we paid extra for a river view and got that in addition to a big white tent, left over beer cans and wine glasses, rental chairs strewn about. They have yoga in the property for locals which wouldn’t be a bad thing but we felt like we couldn’t explore the area they were at. The second day they block the back door so you really have to walk through them and sitting on your back patio your on top of them so we felt like we couldn’t have a conversation. The hot tub was pretty dirty, broken floating headrest and wouldn’t go about 93 degrees. The room lacked a dresser so everything is in the floor, there’s a tiny closet but if you use it to hang something then you lose the service space above. Odd but there’s not even a hook for a hand towel in the bathroom. Check in staff was good and the free coffee in the lobby was nice. Otherwise, huge waste of money and would not recommend. Bummer!!

This is a cute spot. Basic but comfortable. The rooms with decks are convenient if you need to access your car or walk a dog but most directly overlook the parking lot. We booked a king suite, but I doubt whether the bed was actually a king because to me it felt more like a queen. However the employees were very sweet, service was good, bed was comfortable, and location was incredibly central to the things you want to do in Stowe, and the price was very reasonable.

I went up for a quick solo trip to ski Stowe and had a really great experience at Talta. The staff and guests were great - met some really friendly people during my stay. Location was great, only about 5 minutes from the Stowe parking lot. If you don't feel like driving, you can grab a bus at the Talta entrance. I do plan to stay here again.

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.

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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.