8 South Main Street, Barre, VT 05641, United States
#2 of 7 hotels in Barre
Guests' ChoiceBased on 191 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 July 2025
Leatrice
United StatesI wish the bed was bigger (it was a full sized bed). A queen sized bed would have been sufficient. Ice trays or an ice maker would have been nice too.
We stayed in the Chief's room and it was fantastic! Very spacious with a living room and kitchenette. It was more like a small apartment than a hotel room. I also loved that there was a restaurant with a full bar downstairs. They had live music while we were there and the band was really good.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Servacek
United StatesWhat a delightful inn with tasteful and cozy accommodations that included thoughtful touches for the perfect stay! We were escorted to the room and shown the features, it was extremely quiet, the bed was comfortable, and it was so much fun to stay surrounded by the fascinating historic treasures.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Debora
United StatesThere is no main check in for the rooms. You must enter into the restaurant and wait for someone at the bar to check you in.
The history of the building was amazing! The displays and pictures were very well done.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Cresswell
United KingdomIt was difficult to arrive with no one in building. Since I was on my own, I had no idea there were 21 steps up to my accommodation. This was taxing, as well as not knowing if anyone else was staying there or not. No staff around for first two days of three.
Good, large room in a well-maintained old Fire House. Frig, microwave, sink all helpful additions.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Midori
United StatesI don't think we had A/C and it got a little warm and muggy at one point. But the ceiling fan did a great job of cooling off the room so we were fine.
Location was perfect for being central to activities in VT. Drove in from Boston Logan and it was a beautiful easy drive. The room was comfortable, the check in was easy (they were SO accommodating when we had a later arrival than expected). It was super fun staying in this really cool historical building too. Lots of fun pictures and artifacts to look at in the hallways. Convenient having a restaurant and bar downstairs. We loved the food and service. Bed was comfortable, room and bathroom were spacious (we were in the Captain's Suite).
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Todd
United StatesNA
It’s unique, cool to be staying in a firehouse. Clean, convenient, everything was exactly as they said it was. Very hospitable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Brenda
United StatesReally, everything was wonderful, but, it did take a while for the hot water in the shower to heat up.
I loved the convenience of being able to have dinner right within the place where we were staying. Our room was very spacious, and the bathroom was huge! I really enjoyed the "ambiance" of the historic building.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Amy
United StatesLoved the firefighting history - articles, pix, equipment. Was very genuine and well done.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Joseph
United StatesNothing to complain about, maybe build a closer breakfast restaurant
Huge place, unique in upstairs of old firehouse, super clean, modern with historic charm, and great restaurant downstairs. You check in at the bar and they personally show you to your room. Will stay there again.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Waite
United StatesNothing.
Terrific fun location in an old firehouse perfectly redone for a hotel. Great place big room.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Lynne
United StatesNothing.
Very clean, tastefully decorated, interesting and comfortable. Hosts good communicators.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Aimee
United StatesRestaurant (as well as most local restaurants) are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Beautifully remodeled Historic Firehouse! Extremely quiet and peaceful stay (restaurant downstairs was closed on dates we stayed). Very friendly staff and owner, Valerie was amazing!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Henry
United StatesDisappointed the tavern was closed. Not many options for dinning within walking distance of the firehouse inn. The city of Barre needs to address the issue of panhandling and vagrants.
This was our second stay at the firehouse inn. It's a unique property . They have done an excellent job refurbishing the former firehouse into an inn
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 October 2024
Derrick
United StatesWe loved this entire experience. Wonderful place!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Michal
BelgiumUniqueness
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Lynne
United StatesNeed to label in the parking lot somewhere so guests know where to go for the rooms (in the back door where the restaurant is)
We loved the quaintness of this being in an old fire station! There is a restaurant on the first floor and the rooms for guests are upstairs. We did end up eating dinner in the restaurant downstairs, and it was very good. Staff very friendly. There was live music, but it ended early enough not to disturb the guests staying over upstairs. Our room was up to date and clean. This is one of those places that you just look around (restaurant and upstairs) and see so many things that are antique or nostalgic from the past. And the owner must love Halloween because the restaurant was fully decorated. Very enjoyable stay and great find as we made our way around New England to enjoy the fall foliage.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Tianna
United StatesCurtains didn't stay shut and the light kept shining in our eyes in bed. Adding blinds would be helpful.
Nice location in downtown Barre. Ate dinner at the restaurant downstairs, which had good food and excellent service.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Xu
United Statesbeautiful decorations
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Elisabeth
GermanyLarge , well equipped , like the mix of modern and old fashioned design
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Gretchen
United StatesIt is on a busy street. The town was up early, but it is part of staying in town.
It is a unique property. The features of the firehouse are features both in the rooms and restaurant. The food in the restaurant was very tasty.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
John
United StatesThe entry to the upstairs kind of greasy. Stairway dark.
The atmosphere is very charming and the historical displays interesting.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Christine
United StatesTHE STAIRS !! Not easy to bring luggage etc upstairs Very steep and not well lit The bed was high Not easy for older couple
The restaurant was a hoot! Food was delicious and reasonably priced The room was very nice Loved the retro appliances
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
John
United StatesCarrying bags upstairs but we were aware of that when we booked. Not an issue for us.
A unique place to stay. Very large, area with room to cook if you wished. Has a nice kitchen area with new cabinets with everything you may need. Bed was very comfortable and the shower worked great. We enjoyed our stay at this historical building and had a great meal, excellent service, and and good music as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Doreen
CanadaGood
Stayed in September 2024
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