506 On the River Inn

Woodstock, Vermont

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River View Room
506 Bistro
Farmhouse Kitchen
506 Bistro
River View Room
506 Bistro
Farmhouse Kitchen
506 Bistro

The hotel

The genuine Vermont experience, 506 On The River Inn is set in 6 stunning acres, is filled with quaint local artefacts, and serves regional microbrews at its antique bar. No wonder Condé Nast Traveler named it one of ‘The Places to Visit’. Soaking up Ottauquechee River views from your balcony’s rocking chair’s arguably the best pastime here – if you’re not distracted by the indoor pool and hot tub, well-stocked games room, toy-filled playroom, free WiFi, or nearby Woodstock (there’s free parking when you return). But life at the inn starts and ends in its lounge, where Chesterfields set the mood: every morning, its country kitchen’s laden with complimentary treats like French toast slathered in the family farm’s maple syrup; you can pour free tea and coffee all day; and, come evening, the bistro presents refined yet comforting dishes.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On a 6-acre plot along a stretch of river just 2 miles from Woodstock village. The surrounding countryside is home to hiking, skiing, bike trails, fall foliage displays, farms from dairy to maple, breweries, historic centres, farmers’ markets, and Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park. Driving time from Boston Logan International Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel information

40 rooms. All with balcony or patio, easy chair, ottoman, 40” flatscreen LCD Smart TV, microwave, mini-fridge, tea and coffee maker and safe. Rollaway cots*, pack and plays* and iron and boards available on request. Riverview Rooms are 275 sq ft and have views of the river, with 1 king-size bed and single-pull out sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Farmhouse Kitchen (complimentary breakfast). 506 Bistro (open for dinner and cocktails using fresh seasonal ingredients). Indoor swimming pool. Hot tub. Sauna. 24-hour fitness room. Library. Games and entertainment lounge. 506 Explorers (kids' activities and entertainment programme). Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Magical Gem Inn - 506 On The River Inn

May 15, 2025 Trees0007 Tolland, Connecticut

Enjoyed a magical stay at 506 On The River Inn recently. Staff was professional, the room comfortable and clean. Close to activities in Woodstock. We had a delicious dinner and our waiter, Ryan was great. In the mornings we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and loved, Gloria in the kitchen. The pool and jetted hot tub were an added bonus as we hiked… Read more
Enjoyed a magical stay at 506 On The River Inn recently. Staff was professional, the room comfortable and clean. Close to activities in Woodstock. We had a delicious dinner and our waiter, Ryan was great. In the mornings we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and loved, Gloria in the kitchen. The pool and jetted hot tub were an added bonus as we hiked on the Appalachian Trail earlier. An outdoor firepit was a relaxing site to unwind after a full day of site seeing, hiking and shopping. Already planning to revisit this fantastic inn in the near future. A true gem. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Get Away

Mar 29, 2025 Trip42945319692 Jeffersonville, Vermont

This was the third trip to 506 on the River for a short get away, Each visit we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms, meals in the Bistro and the addition of the heated pool and hot tub. It was not crowded at the time of our visits and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The two queen bed rooms overlooked the river and had a nice… Read more
This was the third trip to 506 on the River for a short get away, Each visit we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms, meals in the Bistro and the addition of the heated pool and hot tub. It was not crowded at the time of our visits and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The two queen bed rooms overlooked the river and had a nice balcony to sit and enjoy the view. Dinner at the Bistro was lovely an we were able to sit by the fireplace for cocktails and dinner. Eric was a very gracious and attentive server. Everyone was very friendly and we enjoyed our chat with the sweet woman who cooks breakfast - delicious! Looking forward to our next trip! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Boutique Inn

Dec 30, 2024 Valerie M

My husband and I took our 12 and 9 year old for their first ski trip and stayed at the inn for 5 days. We arrived the day after Christmas. The moment we walked in we fell in love with the decor and cleanliness. It truly felt like we walked into a Hallmark movie! During our stay we had to opportunity to enjoy all the inn had to offer. The… Read more
My husband and I took our 12 and 9 year old for their first ski trip and stayed at the inn for 5 days. We arrived the day after Christmas. The moment we walked in we fell in love with the decor and cleanliness. It truly felt like we walked into a Hallmark movie! During our stay we had to opportunity to enjoy all the inn had to offer. The Bistro: We ate breakfast at the Bistro every morning. We enjoyed delicious homemade pancakes, waffles, French toast, bacon and assorted baked goods. The morning staff was amazing. They were continuously monitoring and refilling the food. Additionally, they were very attentive to cleaning up and making sure all areas were kept clean. The kids loved having the option to make hot chocolate anytime during the day. They also enjoyed cookie decorating in the afternoon. We had dinner one night in the Bistro as well. Our meal was farm fresh and delicious. Ryan our server was very attentive. The Library: One of our favorite spots in the Inn was the library. This quaint, quiet space provided us with quality family time. My husband taught myself and our kids how to play pool. The Game Room: This was a huge hit with my 9 year old. He loved shooting hoops and playing air hockey. The Pool and Sauna: We throughly enjoyed the heated pool and sauna after being on the slopes all day. This was definitely a huge bonus and plus to our trip. Our Room: We stayed in a double queen room. This was perfect for our family of 4. The beds were extremely comfortable. The heated towel bar and coat hooks behind the door were amazing features for our ski trip! We also loved rocking in the rocking chairs on our balcony, sipping on hot cocoa, looking at the stars at night under a blanket. 506 on the River met every expectation we had as a family visiting Vermont. The cleanliness of the inn, the friendliness of the staff, with the exception of the person who welcomed us and checked us in, the delicious food, all of the family friendly amenities available truly made our trip a memorable one! If there was one thing I found missing and would love to have available in the future it would be plush bathrobes! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice quiet Inn, but needs a few updates

Oct 25, 2024 RebeccaR982

My husband and I stayed at the Inn for 2 nights, midweek. The Inn is a short drive to downtown Woodstock, and is in a nice setting backing up to the river, with outdoor seating, and plenty of parking. All the rooms overlook the river and have small private balconies, with rocking chairs. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean. The entire inn… Read more
My husband and I stayed at the Inn for 2 nights, midweek. The Inn is a short drive to downtown Woodstock, and is in a nice setting backing up to the river, with outdoor seating, and plenty of parking. All the rooms overlook the river and have small private balconies, with rocking chairs. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean. The entire inn was quiet and inviting, especially the dining room, which was nicely decorated. We had a nice dinner one evening and Ryan took excellent care of us during dinner. Complimentary buffet breakfast was average, pastries, scrambled eggs, etc. The Inn also had a library room with a pool table and a nice area to relax with family. We did not use the pool. The Inn does need some updates, including changing all the carpets, updating the bathrooms, and some paint. Thus my 3 star review. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nearly very good.... but

Oct 14, 2024 tombrookercorcoran Winchester, United Kingdom

506 on the river has lovely bedrooms and great facilities. We stayed for 3 days and used the pool and Sauna on each day. The rooms are clean and the general ammenities are good. The only down side to this hotel is the restaurant and bar are closed every Tuesday and Wednesday, as are a number of restaurants in Woodstock. So i would encourage… Read more
506 on the river has lovely bedrooms and great facilities. We stayed for 3 days and used the pool and Sauna on each day. The rooms are clean and the general ammenities are good. The only down side to this hotel is the restaurant and bar are closed every Tuesday and Wednesday, as are a number of restaurants in Woodstock. So i would encourage anyone staying (on a Tuesday or Wednesday) to pre book your restaurant in the village. There are also no taxi services available which also limits options. Read less