We were extremely disappointed with our stay at The Vermont Inn. We booked in December specifically for an event, and at no point were we notified that the inn had been sold in July or that there had been significant changes to the experience we had booked. Most notably, the restaurant that was advertised on the website was no longer operating. Breakfast, rather than the inn-style breakfast we expected, consisted of pre-wrapped cereal bars and similar items left on a tray. Had we been informed of these material changes before our stay, we would have had the opportunity to make a different lodging choice. Unfortunately, the condition of the property was also extremely run down and not what we expected given the price. The beds were uncomfortable and had noticeable “gulleys” from wear. In one room, the shower head was positioned so that the water sprayed directly toward the wall rather than into the shower. When we mentioned it to the manager, his response was essentially, “Yeah, we have new shower heads in a box.” That seemed to sum up much of the experience—problems were known, but not addressed before guests arrived. There were also issues with locks not operating properly. The manager appeared to be struggling with both the new computer system and basic hospitality procedures, which created additional frustration during an already disappointing stay. While a change in ownership understandably involves a transition period, paying guests should not bear the consequences of a property that is not ready to provide the experience being advertised. This was a very costly stay for the condition of the inn and the level of service provided. Ultimately, we were so dissatisfied that we left early. We understand that new ownership may have plans to improve the property, and we hope they do. However, guests with existing reservations should have been proactively informed about the ownership change and, more importantly, significant changes to amenities and services so they could make an informed decision about whether to keep their reservations. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend The Vermont Inn in its current condition.