We are veteran visitors to the Mount Washington Valley - been going for nearly a decade, ever since our honeymoon visit in 1999. We usually use our timeshare at Attitash, but chose to try a family hotel, and wow, did we pick a nice one.
Fox Ridge is owned by the the Davenport family who operates the Red Jacket chain of resorts in North Conway and Cape Cod. The family operation is apparent in the staff at Fox Ridge. This seasonal hotel is really a family resort at the cost of a "mo-tel". We were warmly welcomed at check-in and our request for a valley view king sized room was filled. During the week, the hotel is not very busy which leaves the staff time to cater to your needs.
Rooms were basic but very acceptable for family use. Our King room had a bed, two chairs and table, TV with real cable (not chain motel satellite) VCR, fridge and a split bathroom (sink in room). The room was clean, well lit, and had a very nice patio with 2 chairs facing the HUGE grassy field in front of Fox Ridge where we actually saw a red fox.
The indoor pool was warm and clean with ample towels. The pool room is well ventilated and actually DRY! The outdoor pool looked great but was too cold in June for us. A game room with laundry and ice is located downstairs, also with a nice view of the valley. Mini golf is free, and its simply several holes in the deck... nothing fancy, but FREE. A very nice outdoor playground compliments the stellar landscaping on the 30 acres they own.
We did not hear any noise from other rooms (hope we didnt cause too much). The location is far enough from the main road, White Mountain Highway, Route 16, that there is no traffic noise, but the location is still right in the center of the fun.
Breakfast is served daily with cooked to order M-F, buffet on the weekends. Cost is about $8 with gratuity if you sign up ahead of time. This is a standard hotel hot breakfast buffet... good, but not memorable. (Search for Glen Junction Restaurant for a memorable meal)
I cannot compliment this hotel enough. We loved our visit, and cannot wait to go again. My 3-year old calls it our "New House in New Hampshire"... she is right, it was like another home.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
Management Response
RedJacket021, Manager
(Management representative)
5 Jul 2008
Thank you, its great to be considered a home away from home. See you soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC