Innsbruck Inn at Stowe
4361 Mountain Rd
Stowe, VT
Built in 1972 for skiers coming to Stowe, named for the Innsbruck Olympics, and still true to both.
About Innsbruck Inn at Stowe
Jean-Louis and Lucille Drolet, Quebec City natives and devoted skiers, purchased a streamside property on Mountain Road in Stowe in 1963 after falling in love with the town. They built a winter chalet in 1965, renting spare rooms to weekend skiers and naming the property the Innsbruck Schlossl, after the Austrian city that hosted the 1964 Winter Olympics where American Billy Kidd won the first US Olympic skiing silver medal. In 1972, Mr. Drolet built a resort inn in the Austrian alpine style, with European furnishings and ceramic-tiled bathrooms, meant to evoke the classic ski lodges of the Alps. The Drolet family operated the inn for fifty years. In 2022, the Cashman-Childs Family acquired the property and completed a full renovation, preserving the Austrian character that defined the original build. Stowe Mountain Resort is 1.5 miles away.
What Innsbruck Inn at Stowe Is Known For
The inn was built by a man who watched Billy Kidd win a silver medal in Innsbruck and decided to name his Vermont ski chalet for that moment. That is the origin of the Austrian alpine design: not a concept applied because it tests well in ski towns, but a personal choice made by someone who connected the landscape of Vermont's highest mountain to the Alps he had been watching on television. The Cashman-Childs renovation in 2022 preserved that original design rather than replacing it, updating rooms to current standards without changing what the inn fundamentally is. After fifty years under the Drolet family and a renovation by the next owners, the Alpine character is not a theme applied to the building. It is what the building was built to be.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Two outdoor hot tubs
- Indoor sauna
- Seasonal pool
- Sport court (pickleball and basketball)
- Game room with ping pong
- Complimentary bicycles
- Stowe Recreation Path access from property
- River fishing access on-site
- Complimentary hot breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes) daily
- Afternoon tea and snacks daily
- Gas fireplace in every room
- Exterior patio and wrap-around deck access
- Pet-friendly accommodations (outside entrance rooms)
What Guests Love
- Rooms are generously sized with gas fireplaces and walk-in showers. Reviewers consistently note the rooms are larger than the photos suggest, and the dual-sink bathrooms with ceramic tile read more like a renovated Vermont inn than a roadside motel room.
- The hot breakfast is one of the most cited details in reviews: fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes each morning, followed by afternoon tea and snacks. These are not buffet-line afterthoughts.
- Two outdoor hot tubs, an indoor sauna, complimentary bikes, a sport court, and direct rec path access create a property that works across all four Vermont seasons. After a ski day on Mansfield, the hot tubs are the single most-mentioned detail in winter reviews.
Worth Knowing
- The inn is 1.5 miles from Stowe Mountain Resort and about 2.5 miles from Stowe village on Mountain Road. A car is practical; the rec path connects the property to both destinations on two wheels or on foot.
- The inn books out weeks ahead during peak ski season (January through March) and fall foliage (mid-September through mid-October). Summer and shoulder season are typically more available, but still worth booking in advance.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
Rooms are notably spacious for a motel footprint, with gas fireplaces, walk-in showers, and double sinks in every room. European furnishings and ceramic tile carry the Alpine aesthetic established in the original 1972 build. First-floor rooms open directly to exterior patios; second-floor rooms access a wrap-around deck overlooking the grounds and the stream below. All rooms also connect to the central hall of the inn for use during Vermont winters. Pet-friendly rooms in the outside entrance category welcome dogs; call the property directly to confirm current pet policies and availability. Room configurations range from queen room and king rooms to junior suites and two-bedroom suites with and without fireplace. The Austrian Chalet is a five-bedroom separate structure available for groups. Every room includes the inn's daily hot breakfast and afternoon tea.
The Grounds
The inn sits on a streamside property at the base of Mount Mansfield on Mountain Road, the corridor connecting Stowe village to the ski resort. The Stowe Recreation Path, a 5.3-mile paved multi-use trail, is directly accessible from the property. Two outdoor hot tubs and an indoor sauna operate year-round. A seasonal pool is open in summer. A sport court handles pickleball and basketball. A game room with ping pong is available for guests. Complimentary bicycles are provided for exploring the rec path and the mountain roads. River fishing is accessible on the property's stream. A covered bridge is visible nearby. The Adirondack chairs outside each room's exterior door face the stream and the wooded hillside.
The Experience
The Austrian theme at the Innsbruck Inn is not imported for effect. It was built by a Quebec City ski couple in 1965, named for an Olympics they watched, and maintained through fifty years of family ownership and one careful renovation. Stowe Mountain Resort is 1.5 miles up Mountain Road. The rec path begins at the front of the property and runs the full length of the corridor from the village to the mountain. Arriving here means arriving into a property that was designed specifically for the life that surrounds it: the alpine terrain, the ski culture, and Vermont's four seasons all map onto what this inn has offered since 1972. guest reviews's give the inn a , with a Travelers' Choice designation. Guests consistently describe rooms that are larger than the photos suggest, a hot breakfast that runs to fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes rather than a waffle iron and instant coffee, and staff who know the mountain and the rec path and the restaurants in the village. The hot tubs and sauna after a ski day are mentioned in nearly every winter review.
Details
Stowe, VT 05672
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Innsbruck Inn at Stowe have EV charging?
No, Innsbruck Inn at Stowe does not have EV charging.
Does Innsbruck Inn at Stowe have WiFi?
Yes, Innsbruck Inn at Stowe has WiFi.
What is there to do near Innsbruck Inn at Stowe?
Stowe Mountain Resort: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Stowe Recreation Path: 0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Stowe Village: 2.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Innsbruck Inn at Stowe from Stowe Mountain Resort?
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Innsbruck Inn at Stowe from Stowe Recreation Path?
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Innsbruck Inn at Stowe from Stowe Village?
2.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Is Innsbruck Inn at Stowe pet friendly?
Yes. Innsbruck Inn at Stowe welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
What is the history of the Innsbruck Inn in Stowe?
The Innsbruck Inn was built in 1972 by Jean-Louis Drolet, a Quebec City skier who had been renting rooms in his personal alpine chalet on the same property since 1965. He named it after the Austrian city that hosted the 1964 Winter Olympics, where American Billy Kidd won the first U.S. Olympic skiing silver medal. The Drolet family operated the inn for fifty years. In 2022, the Cashman-Childs Family purchased and fully renovated the property.
How far is the Innsbruck Inn from Stowe Mountain Resort?
The inn is 1.5 miles from Stowe Mountain Resort on Mountain Road, the main corridor connecting Stowe village to the ski mountain. A car or bicycle is the practical way to cover the distance, though the Stowe Recreation Path begins at the property and runs toward the resort.
Does the Innsbruck Inn include breakfast?
Yes. A full hot breakfast is included for all guests each morning, with fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes. Afternoon tea and snacks are served daily as well.
Does the Innsbruck Inn have a pool and hot tub?
The inn has two outdoor hot tubs and an indoor sauna available year-round, plus a seasonal outdoor pool in summer.
Why is it called the Innsbruck Inn?
The name comes from Innsbruck, Austria, the city that hosted the 1964 Winter Olympics. Founder Jean-Louis Drolet was inspired by American Billy Kidd's silver medal performance at those Games and built his Vermont ski chalet in the Austrian alpine style. The property was originally called the Innsbruck Schlossl.
Does the Innsbruck Inn have access to the Stowe Recreation Path?
Yes. The Stowe Recreation Path is directly accessible from the property. The inn provides complimentary bicycles for guests who want to ride the path to Stowe village or toward the mountain.
Is parking available at Innsbruck Inn at Stowe?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Innsbruck Inn at Stowe.
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Things to Do Near the Green Mountains at Stowe
Stowe Mountain Resort
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Stowe Mountain Resort is Vermont's premier ski destination, operating on Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. The resort spans over 480 acres with 116 trails and a vertical drop of 2,360 feet. In summer, the mountain hosts an aerial adventure park, an alpine slide, and lift-accessed hiking. The resort village at the base of Spruce Peak has restaurants, shops, and the Stowe Gondola SkyRide.
Stowe Recreation Path
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Stowe Recreation Path is a 5.3-mile paved multi-use trail that runs from the village along the West Branch River toward Stowe Mountain Resort, passing farms, covered bridges, and open meadows with views of Mount Mansfield. The path begins near the inn and is accessible on foot or by bicycle. The inn provides complimentary bikes for guests who want to use it.
Stowe Village
2.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Stowe village is the historic center of town, with the 1863 Community Church steeple as its landmark, Main Street lined with locally owned restaurants, shops, and galleries, and the Stowe Performing Arts summer concert series in the meadow below the church. The village is walkable and compact, with most of what Stowe has to offer within a few blocks of the town green.