Bellows Falls, located along the Connecticut River, is a village within the town of Rockingham in southeastern Vermont. Founded as a river crossroad point in 1785, it quickly expanded after the construction of the Bellows Falls Canal in 1791 and the addition of railroad lines in 1849. Several hotels in and around Bellows Falls offer visitors guestrooms with modern amenities as well as a convenient location for exploring the region’s historical and outdoor attractions.
The Everyday Inn, located just off of Interstate 91 in historic Bellows Falls, is a 7-acre property along the Connecticut River. It offers four different room types, some that are pet-friendly, ranging from double-bed whirlpool to king-size non-smoking. Guests have access to the outdoor swimming during the summer. Dining options include a choice of seven restaurants within minutes from the inn, including Leslie’s Tavern Inn and Joy Wah’s Chinese Restaurant. With easy access to the I-91, the hotel is 20 miles from three different Ski Resorts. The hotel offers 15 percent discounts for pre-paying guests as well as 10 percent AAA member discount.
The Old Tavern, located 8 miles west of Bellows Falls in the center of Grafton, is one of the oldest operating inns in the United States. Opened in 1801, it offers 45 guestrooms that include seven suites and four guesthouses with standard amenities such as private bath, plush bedding, private sitting areas and antique furniture. The four historic guesthouses are pet-friendly, full-size rental homes available for short- and long-term stays. Guests have access to The Old Tavern at Grafton restaurant, where head chef David Smith prepares dishes ranging from Foie Gras and Black Truffle Brulee to Bacon Wrapped Boyden Farm Beef Tenderloin.
The Saxtons River Inn, located approximately 6 miles west of Bellows Falls in the center of Saxtons River, is a historic accommodation built in 1817. It offers 16 individually-designed, non-smoking guestrooms with antique furniture, private bathrooms with a few rooms that are pet friendly. Guests receive complimentary breakfast, access to the outdoor patio and garden as well as the on-site restaurant and pub, which serves freshly-prepared dishes ranging from calamari and coconut shrimp to Guinness Marinated Beef Tenderloin. The hotel offers private meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 70 people for both private and business functions.
Holiday Inn Express, located north of Bellows Falls off I-91 in Springfield, provides 88 non-smoking, pet-friendly guestrooms with standard amenities such as a mini-refrigerator and a microwave. The two suites offer additional amenities such as a king-size bed and a whirlpool. Guests receive a hot buffet breakfast and have access to an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, and game room, which includes a pool table and video games. For extended stay guests, coin-operated laundry facilities are also available.
