The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 10 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The restaurant is excellent. Very romantic! The main reason we stayed was to go to their restaurant. They give you a $25 coupon for the restaurant as well when you stay at the hotel

Positives: The restaurant!

Negatives: The rooms need updating.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 15 Oct 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

On local road with limited grounds. Suite was extra large.

Positives: Large rooms.

Negatives: Expensive restaurant.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Feb 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

I would definitely go back. Rooms were attractive and in excellent shape.

Positives: Large clean rooms, nice public room with fireplace.

Negatives: Water turns brown, small refrigerator, no microwave.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Jan 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel had an updated feel and the location was in close proximity to Okemo Mountain. The standard room included two comfortable queen beds and a gracious bureau. The buffet style breakfast was good but a bit pricey at $11.95 per person. Overall, this was a nice place to stay for the price. With the proximity to Okemo Mountain and the village of Ludlow easily compensating for whatever shortcomings in value the hotel may have had. It would be nice if the free wireless Internet service was extended to the rooms instead of just the hotel lobby.

Positives: The location was excellent and the room was spacious for the price.

Negatives: I thought the breakfast was a bit pricey for what it was.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 21 Oct 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

We would stay here again. It was worth the price we paid. The room was nice and the bed was quite comfortable.

Positives: Nice, modern.

Negatives: The continental breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Oct 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Spectacular room. As with any hotel, don't ask the late night desk clerk for anything, she has bigger problems of her own. I asked about in room free Wi-Fi and she looked at me as if I expected too much and laughingly said I must pay for extra services. Undoubtedly she's in debt above her head yet looks down upon others that want anything more than a room for the money paid for staying there. I was lucky enough to get a room by the lobby so I did receive poor reception Wi-Fi in my room (free wireless access in lobby). Go to Rutland for breakfast and don't miss Dakin Farm up route 7 if you head towards Shelburne.

Positives: Astoundingly nice furnishings.

Negatives: Poorly identified, incorrectly located by Map Quest (wrong address?).

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Oct 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

It was difficult to find the place because it goes by a different name on its exterior signs. Although the room decor was updated with a woodsy ski lodge decor, there was little attention to detail. (Tissue dispenser in the bathroom was empty, floor lamp was missing a light bulb.) Public spaces were not cozy or inviting.

Positives: Room was spacious.

Negatives: Lack of attention to details; desk clerk not particularly friendly or helpful.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 30 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

We had to call the hotel because we got lost on the way. The staff was very helpful In guiding us to their location. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the same, friendly staff that also provided us with a list of restaurants In the area. The facility was much nicer than we expected, especially for the price. I've paid almost twice the rate we got for a facility that wasn't half this nice. The entire facility was very clean and the room was Immaculate - very nicely furnished and had an HDTV In the room, as well! Clean, comfortable and quiet - with a very accommodating staff. What more could you want? We will definitely plan to stay at this hotel again when visiting Vermont/new Hampshire again! I highly recommend them.

Positives: Exceeded our expectations on every level. Will definitely return!

Negatives: The dining facilities were not open the night we were there.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 04 Aug 2007 rated 1 out of 10.

Needs complete renovation. Three rooms, all with stained, dirty carpet and chipped, old, dirty furniture. Public spaces had stained, dirty carpets; and were poorly maintained. After much persistence on our part, finally given a recently renovated room. The hotel makes the offer of rooms at a price they set, and no matter how a customer obtains the room the product should be the same.

Positives: Continental breakfast consisted on one muffin, which was warm.

Negatives: Dump carpets in public areas and three rooms shown were stained and stiff with dirt.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 29 Jul 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

I arrived late and was greeted very nicely by the desk clerk. Check-in was quick and our room was great. The hotel was very accommodating as I had called earlier in the day to notify them that we would be traveling with one child and would our room be able to handle it. The clerk instantly changed our room to one that solved the problem. The continental breakfast was a great surprise and our check out was quick and smooth.

Positives: The room was very spacious and the shower head was the best I've ever used.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 09 May 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

The hotel was fine for an overnight and was convenient to nearby town for food and entertainment.

Positives: The room was pretty large.

Negatives: The front desk clerk was foreign and not really informed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 26 Apr 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

The Clarion is a great place to stay if you are looking for a inexpensive ski weekend. Rooms are large and can accommodate 4 adults nicely (ask for a room with 2 queen size beds). The indoor pool was being renovated, so we were able to use the outdoor spa at the Castle Resort next door - -fantastic perk! See if you can get a comp pass to go there. Eat at Sam's steak house right down the road and Wicked Pizza.

Positives: Great location - near Okemos and a half hour ride to Killington and Pico.

Negatives: The hotel fronts a two lane highway - not really an issue if windows are closed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 06 Apr 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

I would visits there again, good value, clean accommodations.

Positives: Convenience, price.

Negatives: Breakfast overpriced, poor quality.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 14 Mar 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

A very pleasant place to stay with friendly staff. The decor was in keeping with the Vermont countryside and our room was ample in size.

Positives: The private hot tub was lovely.

Negatives: The hot tub in the pool area was not hot enough.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 08 Mar 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

A great place to stay to ski, large rooms, hot tub and indoor pool terribly unattractive- won't they know how to shock treat their pool? Nice staff.

Positives: A great place if you are going to ski Okemos.

Negatives: Not enough hot water, very disappointing after a day on the slopes - pool and hot tub not inviting due to a high iron water problem and discoloration.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Feb 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

Very close to Okemos. Very good value. Spa was excellent, even if you just spend the little $ to have access for the day to the hot tub, heated outdoor pool, and fitness equipment.

Positives: Very close to Okemos and spa.

Negatives: Indoor pool "heated" but cool temperature.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 08 Jul 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

Nestled in the rolling Vermont hills the Clarion is adjacent to the Castle Spa which has a wonderful restaurant. The nearby town of Ludlow is quaint if not a tad dull. We stayed here on our way to the Calvin Coolidge site in Plymouth Notch which was only 20 minutes away. The indoor pool and hot tub were a nice feature.

Positives: Nice pool near good restaurant.

Negatives: Not much around.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Dec 2005 rated 10 out of 10.

Very nice clean hotel, however breakfast was not included on weekends which we did not find out about until arrival at the hotel. However, we found a very nice little diner in Rutland for breakfast.

Positives: Very nice country atmosphere.

Negatives: No free breakfast on weekends.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 Nov 2005 rated 9 out of 10.

This is my second consecutive year that I have taken my family to Vermont for Thanksgiving. I like this hotel and will continue to come back.

Positives: Modern and clean.

Negatives: Breakfast was disappointing.