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Stanford House

2.5 star property
Hotel near Battenkill River in Manchester Center

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Outdoor dining
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Terrace/patio
Front of property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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6458 Main St, Manchester Center, VT, 05255
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lye Brook Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Manchester Center

In Manchester Center .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Battenkill River and 6 miles (10 km) of Equinox Preservation Trust with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mount Equinox and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Battenkill River - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lye Brook Falls - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Manchester Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willoughby’s Depot Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Deli & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Stanford House

Hotel near Battenkill River in Manchester Center
Some rates at Stanford House are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Stanford House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Manchester Center hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1950
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Stanford House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 5 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 3 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Stamford Motel
Stanford House Hotel
The Stamford Restaurant
Stanford House Manchester Center
Stanford House Hotel Manchester Center

Stanford House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not expect a nice small fireplace in a motel room. Room had all amenities, was spacious and comfortable. Would definite stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great comfortable place to stay with outstanding views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just a few minutes out of town, not really walkable. Parking available right outside the room. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the towels were fluffy. Hot water immediate and plentiful. Tiled shower was spacious, with products provided. Room had a tv, air conditioner, microwave and fridge. We didn’t need the radiator, we visited in August. It DIDN'T have clothes hangers, bath mats, or anywhere to sit inside (except the beds). We did enjoy the view from the Adirondack chairs outside. It was reasonably priced, well located, clean and comfortable. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

The room was \quiet, comfortable and convient to Manchester without being in “downtown”. I would use this Motel on future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good basic bed for traveling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was kept very nicely. All in all my husband and I were very happy with our stay. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet location minutes from town where there are lots of restaurants. Restaurant on site not open due to staffing but that didn’t matter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and cozy. Nice decor and the owner was friendly. Would definately come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good,clean, no frills.

To quote another review that I read before staying there, it wasn't the Taj Mahal, but it was clean, accomodating and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and compact. Not the Taj Mahal, but not a run down Best Western either
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I expected a bit more based on previous reviews. That being said, the location is great and it has a lot of potential with little fixes. The outdoor space is nice. My biggest complaint is no towel rack or hook in the bathroom! No place to hang towels or clothing. There were holes in the wall where they used to be, but no longer there. No cups in the bathroom, no tissues, the mini fridge had a big block of ice that blocked the freezer and part of the fridge. There was a very strong air freshener smell - not unpleasant, but if you have a sensitivity to fragrances, it could be a problem. I didn’t realize they recycled until I saw the dumpster on the last day…a sm separate bin for recycling would be good. They were “out of” tickets to Hildene. When I asked at Hildene, I was told that they no longer have a membership. Maybe they don’t ever have discounted tickets anymore? Keurig coffee in the office, not in the room. Complimentary snacks and water were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Probably would not book again.

Check-in was not terribly convenient -- had to ring, and wait for someone to come to desk. Was handed a key and told which room was ours. No other introduction. I was either unable to figure out how to work the air conditioner, or it was broken -- the room never did get down to 76 degrees. The "grab and go" breakfast was a Keurig with coffee and tea and a granola bar -- not really a "breakfast'". I was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just a 1 night stay

It’s was clean and simple. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stanford house is a wonderful, quiet, no frills motel-style accomadtion! Good value for the hotel stay dollar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice friendly accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basically a motel with a nice location. The room was very basic with very few amenities and a smell of cleaning fluid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot. Clean, great location, and owner was a pleasure to meet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stafford In

Was disappointed that the restaurant was closed. Wish they had let people know ahead of time. The self Checkin was ok. But kinda creepy at the same time. Room and beds were nice enough though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Manchester! It was really cute and clean. Great big walk in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023