Burke lodging recommendations?

[Bumpsis]

I've never been to Burke, but seeing so much enthusiasm for the mountain, I decided to check it out this weekend.
What would you recommend for lodging. I'm very price sensitive, so anything upscale is just not doable. Clean room with couple of beds is all I'm looking for.

Has anyone stayed at the Lyndon Motor Lodge? Is that a flea ridden hole or is it OK?

 

[thetrailboss]

YES. If you are referring to the old LynBurke, it is. They have made some renovations, but it is still a Motel on Route Five. I can't speak for the one that is south on Route 5....right off of I-91.

Have you looked at the Hampton Inn in Littleton, NH? That is 30-45 mins from Burke.

Comfort Inn and Suites in St. Jay is also a possibility, but St. Jay is a hole. No doubt about it.

Wildflower: too expensive.

The old Days Inn is an option. I think it is the Collonade Inn.

 

[nelsapbm]

Come on Boss. StJ is not that bad. Compared to say, Barre, anyway!
The Comfort Inn is very nice and they have lift/lodging deals. Book ahead though, as that area is very popular with snowmobilers and hotels can get filled up. If you end up in StJ and want pizza, Ramunto's is where it's at.

 

[thetrailboss]

I figured that nelsapbm would chime in here :wink:

 

[RIDEr]

Comfort Inn is good and close, but I can absolutely vouch for the Hampton Inn in Littleton.

Distance: the hotel to Lower Lodge at Burke is only 30 minutes.

Price: Not sure since I used points, but the hotel is only a year old...

 

[nelsapbm]

'boss....technically I'm from Danville LOL.
The Hampton does look nice, but the Comfort Inn is closer (if that matters to you).
http://www.vermontvacationland.com/

I can also recommend the Fairbanks Motor Inn, also in St. Johnsbury.

http://www.stjay.com/

 

[Bumpsis]

Thank you all for great suggestions. I like the Hampton Inns,but the Fairbanks is a bit closer, so I just made the reservations !
Now, I'll be checking the storm progress every hour on the hour and hope for big snows.

 

[thetrailboss]

Might I also suggest these deals which just went into effect:

College Students - Bring your valid college student ID and ski and ride all day on Fridays during March for only $20!

Vermonter - If you're a resident of Vermont, or Coos or Grafton Counties in New Hampshire, get a full day lift ticket for $39 everyday in March. Tickets for seniors, teens, and kids are even less!

Season Pass Holders - For the entire month of March, bring your current season pass from any other ski area and get a full day lift ticket for only $30.

 

[thetrailboss]

Oh yeah....if you're going this weekend, you can take advantage of this deal as well on Saturday:

Vermont Broadcast Associates Big Burke Day
3/3/07
Join Kix 105.5, Magic 97.7, the Notch 106.3, and WSTJ AM for Big Burke Day!

50% off FULL day skiing & riding!
$5 off rentals
$5 off lessons (call ahead-802.626.7348)
$5 tickets at Darling Hill XC Ski Trails
Pick up your vouchers at participating local businesses!

Village Sport Shop-Lyndonville
Peter Glenn-St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville Agway-Lyndonville
Lahout's-Littleton, NH
and any one of the radio stations; Kix 105.5, Magic 97.7, the Notch 106.3, and WSTJ AM

Events for the day include:
Girl Scout Cookie Table-Mid Burke Lodge
Bake sale-Sherburne Base Lodge

Corona Beach Party-Bear Den Lounge 4-6pm. Get youre your Hawaiian t-shirts, grass skirts and leis! Beach party music, Corona specials, and giveaways!

Village Sport shop is right on Route 5 as is Agway....

 

[the original trailboss]

Burke/Ginn is also co-sponsoring a possible huge dogsled race this weekend

Billed as the first Charity Sled Dog Dash at the Burke cross-country center on Pinkham Road. Races run both days with money raised going through the Clark Gilles (NHL Hall-of-Famer) Foundation to benefit local sports,schools and medical facilities in the Northeast Kingdom. Gilles is a regular East Burke visitor. Might be quite interesting event as it is a sanctioned New England Sled Dog Club event with 60-80 teams scheduled-after skiing,of course.