You know spring has sprung and summer is around the corner when you hear the peepers.  Next time you come to visit, take a drive down Westside road with your windows open starting in the early evening.  Those little frogs are singing their little hearts out.
    If you haven't stayed in one of our newly renovated rooms, there is no better time than the present.  The lobby and dining area have a great new look, which we are very excited about.  Head to toe renovations will be complete in the next couple of weeks.
    Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Course opens for the season Memorial Day Weekend.  The flowers will be in full bloom and the waterfalls will be flowing into the ponds for any fowl that might want to relax and take a swim. 
    This summer also brings the opening of many farmer's markets in the valley, in addition to the wonderful farm stands we have.  On Saturdays Jackson will hold their farmers market in the center of town.

And new this year will be the North Conway Farmers Market, taking place at the North Conway Community Center.  Great opportunity to get some fresh local produce.

Snow Storm/Vernal Equinox

    Tomorrow is the first day of spring and its looking like we'll have between 1 to 2 feet of new snow to greet the Vernal Equinox.  It is a winter wonderland out there and the snow is accumulating quickly as I type.  The plow truck came through to do a sweep of our parking lot even though it was just here an hour or two ago.   That's a sign of a great storm!
    With that said, the snow will be perfect for all snow related outdoor recreation.  Come enjoy it while you still can! The warm spring weather will be here before you know it.
    Maple sugar weekend is March 23rd and 24th.  Many local sugar shacks will be sharing and selling their liquid gold.   Turkey Street Maples will be having tastings, demonstrations and selling their products turkeystreetmaples.com .
     If you are up for the weekend or weekday and haven't visited Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield Maine, you are missing out.  Incredible shows with incredible artists and incredible food and its only 25 minutes away from The Comfort Inn.  Upcoming shows include Toots and the Maytals, Paula Poundstone, Aaron Neville, Ricky Skaggs and many more. Check them out.
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
   

Spring has sprung.

    Spring is in the air in the Mount Washington Valley. Well technically it will be here in a few weeks, but the early signs are here. Ice is melting on the lakes and rivers and you can actually see little buds on some of the trees. Snow is melting off of the Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Course connected to the Hotel.
    The ski resorts will have great skiing through at least late March. Cyclists are cleaning the cobwebs off their bikes and hitting the classic Mt. Washington Valley rides, and runners are out running in droves. For folks who get their exercise from shopping, the shops are having amazing end of winter sales.  
    One of the best spring time rituals is the maple sugaring season. Its a favorite pastime of locals and visitors alike. So much fun to drive around, observing all of the buckets attached to the trees collecting sap which will be turned into delicious syrup for pancakes and waffles.  Maple sugaring is a  ritual here in the valley. Maple sugar weekend is March 23rd and 24th.  Come and taste the final products fresh from the sugar shacks!  Call us directly for great rates.

"To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted"
-Bill Bryson

Platinum Award - 7th Year

The Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel in North Conway, N.H. Wins Prestigious 2012 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International

North Conway, N.H. (February 21, 2012) – The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel of North Conway, N.H. was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2012 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Comfort Inn brand.

“The Comfort Inn & Suites North Conway hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Comfort Inn brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer for Choice Hotels. “We here at Choice Hotels are very proud to award this distinguished honor to the Comfort Inn & Suites North Conway hotel.”

Platinum Award status represents a tremendous accomplishment for a hotel and its entire staff. Each year, only the very top hotels in each brand are eligible to receive this elite distinction. As a top performing property among the company’s more than 4,900 U.S. franchised hotels, the Comfort Inn & Suites North Conway hotel is among the top percentage of properties within the Comfort Inn brand. As one of the company’s top franchised hotels operating under the Comfort Inn flag, the hotel has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels through its official property ranking reports.

For more information or to make your reservation for the Comfort Inn & Suites North Conway hotel today, call the Choice Hotels toll-free reservation line at 800.4CHOICE or visit choicehotels.com.

Free Skiing, Tubing & Snowshoeing!

        That’s right – FREE

Stay with us during the winter of 2013 and ask about our voucher program with Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. 

Better yet, mention the voucher program when you make reservations directly with the

hotel at 1-866-647-8483.

Ski, Tub or Snowshoe all day for Free!

If you don’t have equipment – no worries you can rent equipment from Great Glen Trails.

If you don’t know how to ski - they can teach you. They have Olympian Sue Wemyss on staff. Not every Nordic Center can say that. Your Free voucher also offers a discount on ski lessons. 

How about taking a trip above tree line on the world famous SnowCoach. Your voucher also offers you a $10.00 discount Sunday - Thursday*.  Come up mid-week and enjoy the beauty of the Valley without the hustle & bustle.

*(Non holiday, non vacation periods, can not  be combined with any other offer.)

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is located is just a short 25 miles north from Comfort Inn & Suites. Your drive will take you through Pinkham Notch which is part of the Presidential Range Tour. Rated one of the most beautiful drives in the “Whites”.  For more information please call the hotel direct. 1-866-647-8483.

See you on the snow!