Lang House on Main Street — Hotel in Burlington

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lang House! It was heavenly~||The hospitality was excellent…from the owner to the concierge and the breakfast staff. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and provided with a detailed explanation of what to expect. We were given a tour of the main floor and escorted to our third floor room (Vincent). We were offered help with our bags and a plate of homemade cookies. The stairs are carpeted, and we did not mind the exercise!||Our room was the smallest in the main house, but it never felt crowded. There was ample space for our bags and clothes (no dresser necessary, as there were drawers under the bed). The first thing I noticed was how fresh the room smelled. There was a skylight above the bed, which unfortunately could not open. The soothing music playing on the music channel contributed to the ambiance. ||The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was small, but immaculate. It is separated from the bedroom by a space-saving pocket door. I wish there had been a towel ring beside the sink, but we managed. The shower took a little while to warm up but was plenty hot. I noticed that the bathroom products were environmentally friendly, and the bathrobes and slippers were a pleasant surprise. Recycle bins are located in the hallway and water bottles are on every floor. ||While we did not see the Carriage House, the décor of the main house was quaint and lovely. There are two sitting rooms and a breakfast room. The Inn offers a guest refrigerator with post-it notes available so guests can label the items they store. No stone is unturned at the Lang House! Our room included the most detailed and organized directory I have ever seen!||Our breakfast was scrumptious! I liked how the sign up for breakfast seating and menu options are posted the day before. Every serving starts with a sweet treat (ours was pumpkin bread) and coffee. There are several juices in decanters to self-serve. The homemade granola with fresh fruit and yogurt was wonderful and so plentiful. Likewise, my husband enjoyed his scrambled eggs, home fries and choice of toast. Delicious!||From the time I made the reservation, there was plenty of communication from the Inn. The innkeeper emailed a list of recommended local restaurants so we could plan ahead. There were text messages just before checking in with helpful and explicit information, as well as the keycode.||The location of the Lang House is excellent and within walking distance of the Church St. pedestrian mall, shops, restaurants, theater, colleges and the waterfront.||Simply wonderful and highly...

The Lang House was our home-away-from-home for a quick 3-night getaway as we explored the Burlington/Stowe area for the first time. Since we live in a Queen Anne Victorian, we chose to stay in the carriage house in the Galloway room, to get a different feeling than what we're used to. Our room was cozy, but not cramped, and decorated with warm colors and peaceful accents (I wish I could find the same watercolor bird duvet cover for my bedding!) I loved the reading chair and lamp! Having the tea service set up right outside our door in the entrance hall, along with an afternoon cookie delivery, took it up another notch in my book. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, especially ZuZu, the resident Shih Tzu. Before dinner, and after a day of enjoying our area travels, we'd unwind on the cozy sun porch in the main house with a game of Rummy 500 and a beer from the Lang House selections. Breakfast each morning was abundant, creative and satisfying. The proximity to town made it an easy walk each night for dinner, where we enjoyed some exceptional meals at Leunig's Bistro for fantastic French cuisine, El Cortiijo for casual Mexican and Istanbul Kebab House where we tried Turkish food for the first time. My husband said the lamb kebobs were the most tender and delicious lamb he'd ever had. All the restaurants were suggested to us by our innkeepers and none disappointed. We took the short drive to Colchester to walk the causeway across Lake Champlain. Being a weekday, and fairly chilly, we had that hike all to ourselves. The ride to nearby Stowe was well worth it, and we took the gondola to the top of the mountain to take in the views (We don't ski, but wanted to feel on 'top of the world.') We stayed for a while to enjoy a Bloody Mary in the Cliff House restaurant before making our descent. We visited the downtown Stowe area shops and found a few treasures. Having the Lang House as our home base was perfect! We hope to return again when we can experience Burlington in the warmer months, and take a dinner cruise on...

Disappointing Stay - Website Promises Not Delivered 1/5 Stars After reading the Lang House's website description promising "gracious and welcoming" staff and "21st century service," I was excited for our stay. Unfortunately, the reality fell far short of these claims. Staff & Service Issues: Contrary to the "gracious and welcoming" promise, we were never greeted or acknowledged by the host during our entire stay. On the rare occasions someone was at the front desk, they avoided eye contact and showed no interest in engaging with guests. The pre-arrival email directed us to ask our server for anything we needed, but with only one waitress and one cook who were clearly overwhelmed, it felt inappropriate to burden them with housekeeping requests like clean towels or trash removal. There was simply no housekeeping service provided. Room Conditions: The accommodations were neither "comfortable" nor reflective of "19th century charm." Our room felt more like a cave - dark walls, wooden blinds, and furniture that looked like Goodwill donations. Basic amenities were missing: no closets, no hangers, and insufficient space for toiletries in the bathroom. Despite running both the window air conditioner and fan continuously, the noise from Main Street traffic (due to proximity to two colleges) made sleep difficult. Breakfast Experience: The "sumptuous" breakfast was particularly disappointing. One morning featured approximately 2 teaspoons of yogurt with granola, and when I requested oatmeal, I was told they didn't have any. Another day brought a mini muffin so small it was almost comical. For truly good breakfast food, I'd recommend Henry's Diner instead. Overall: This stay lacked all the touches you'd expect from a proper B&B experience. While the location may work for those visiting UVM Medical Center, the overpriced rooms and absence of genuine hospitality make this place hard to recommend. The gap between their website promises and actual delivery was significant and...