This review is primarily for the Long Trail House, which tripadvisor should really break out into it's own lodging, but I'll add a little bit about the resort itself since they didn't.
We love Stratton. For the gondola because we are klutzes getting off the lift on our snowboards. For the mountain - the trails and the great snowmaking (essential with this ridiculous weather). For the village and its restaurants - although it's often like a ghost town on weekedays and they should have more stuff open in the day. You won't need to drive anywhere unless you want to. For the apres fun. For being accomodating - it rained one day so we had to cancel lessons, and they were nice enough to transfer the money to a gift card rather than shafting us. And for the lodging reviewed below - Long Trail House.
We've stayed here twice and loved it both times because it is right across the street from the village and has 2 outdoor hot tubs and a heated a pool. The rooms have a full kitchen and gas fireplace. I assumed that this was like a hotel and you couldn't pick a specific room, but maybe you can request your preference and get exactly what you want.
Feb 2011 we stayed in a first floor studio with a murphy bed and no view. This room was fine for us despite the lack of view and the bed was comfortable. There was a wine and beer bottle collection on top of the cabinets that we added to for our amusement. Each room has it's own character because some (if not all) are owned by different individuals.
Jan 2012 we stayed in a second floor one bedroom with pull out couch and 2 balconies overlooking the pool and the mountain. This room was sweet. Spacious and the king bed was comfy. The pull out couch bed sunk a bit, but at least it didn't have an annoying bar going across that jabs you in the back so it was fine for our child.
Both times the concierge was very friendly and helpful. There is also a room with fireplace that seems to be lit on and off - no one ever seems to hang out there. The sauna is a nice perk too.
- Stratton Mountain Hotel
