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4.7 out of 5

"I have stayed here several times. Room was great but I missed the coffee and treats and the microwave in the building I was in had to walk far and fin ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 30 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

On river

Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Primary Care - Woodstock and Ottauquechee Health Center. Red Wagon Toy Company and Dana House Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Property Amenities

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden and a picnic area are also provided.

Standard Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$155* Per night/room May 7 - May 8

Premium King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium River View Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Double Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premium Corner River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Riverview 2 Double

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Shire Woodstock ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Shire Woodstock

Everyone (6) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
I have stayed here several times. Room was great but I missed the coffee and treats and the microwave in the building I was in had to walk far and find the map of the property to find the coffee etc. only staff I saw was saw was the young man when we checked in who was very nice and professional.

Posted by on Sep 30, 2023

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4 out of 5
Room carpet and furnishings were tired.

Posted by on Jul 31, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 2, 2021 by Peg

Thank you for the review, we are in the processing of trying to do updating.

4 out of 5
Very quaint and clean Limited staff and carrying suitcases upstairs can be challenging

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 1, 2020 by Barbara

Thank you for your rating! We are pleased that you enjoyed the Hotel and our quaint little town. Typically our front desk staff offers to carry luggage, which may not have been the case during your check-in, which I apologize for. We will be sure to incorporate the offer to each person checking in.

5 out of 5
The Shire is a very welcoming hotel. It's location is very good, near downtown with bookstore, convenience store and eateries so close you can walk to them in minutes. We had a river view and it was delicious. So relaxing to watch the river flow by and just to relax. The atmosphere is wonderful and the rooms were roomy. Thanks for an enjoyable Christmas experience.

Posted by on Jan 1, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 2, 2019 by Barbara

Thank you so much for providing us with an excellent review. Christmas time in Vermont is a magical time, and we are glad that you were able to experience this! We hope that you have a fantastic New Year and hope to see you soon for another trip to remember.

5 out of 5
Located in the village itself, just a short walk downstreet to shopping and great local bars. Room had fireplace and a great view of the brook.

Posted by , from Freetown ,Ma on Dec 11, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 13, 2018 by Barbara

Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are always pleased to hear when one of our guests has a great time, and we hope that you will keep us in mind for any future visits to Woodstock!

4 out of 5
This is a nice, old motel with comfortable beds. It’s quaint and small.We got a double queen suite for four adults (our adult kids bunked with us for two nights when we only slept there and took off for Thanksgiving elsewhere). The beds were full size, not queen, and the “suite” part is on a very small scale: two chairs and a small end table within two feet of one of the beds and immediately next to the windows. It’s not a place to hang out. Coffee is in the entry, and the river view was lovely. The beds were comfortable. We would stay here again. Rooms are very in-demand in this region of Vermont, so be prepared to pay a high rate for a room that is cozy. This is not a Hilton with all the chain amenities. Ample, close parking and a friendly staff in the gorgeous town of Woodstock make this get our vote as a really good — but not five star — place to stay. No disrespect intended in any way.

Posted by , from Farmington, MN on Nov 24, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 5, 2018 by Barbara

Hi Charlie, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the town of Woodstock and also our hotel. Call us directly if you are looking to reserve a particular room type. Our guest service agents do a great job picking rooms out to suite your individual needs. We do have suites available; however, the room that you booked is not considered a suite.

5 out of 5

VERY comfortable stay

Pros: Location and Comfort
Travelled to Woodstock for our 8th Anniversary with 2 small children. The accomodations were great. Truly nothing fancy at all, but just all in very good condition and CLEAN!

Posted by on Oct 1, 2015

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5 out of 5

Gd room clean & comfy

Pros: Location
Stayed one night close to down town so could walk around . Good location .

Posted by , from northern vermont on Aug 31, 2015

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5 out of 5

Great For the Price

Large, well-appointed room (the Cottage), walking distance to town centre, clean and affordable.

Posted by , from vermont on Jun 24, 2015

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Property Features

The Shire Woodstock offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Woodstock hotel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Shire Woodstock offers 53 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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

  • 6 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

Hotel Names

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  • Shire Riverview Hotel Woodstock
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.