Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region, New Hampshire hotel rooms at the Independent

"The moment you drive up to the hotel with the fun wood paneled porte-cochère and you walk into the wonderfully scented lobby (they must infuse a special "welcoming hotel" scent!), you just feel great about your choice of stay. There was a sweet young man helping us check in at 4 pm, and on a weekend you can expect lots of boisterous kids and their parents looking for a break and maybe not watching their kids so closely (pool and play room are supposed to close at 9, but two dads and a boy were playing ping pong (loudly yelling) until around 10:30 (if this will bother you try to request a room that isn't near the rec room). Everything was super clean, well appointed (modern shiny fixtures in the bathroom), although the water didn't get as hot as I like (I like very very hot showers). The nicest part is that the Mt. Sunapee shuttle bus picks up most days at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30! Which is nice if you stress about parking (as I do)."

"Staff was great, room was clean, all outstanding!"

"The staff were very friendly; the breakfast was awesome. the pool was heated just right, and the room was very clean, I will stay here again. Good job Best western,"

"Cozy room and friendly staff for the holidays."

"room is comfortable nd spotless. staff is courteous and helpful. wonderful experience ."

"Smooth check-in and clean room "

"great!"

"This was one of the nicest hotels that I have been to in a while and I travel a lot."

"Great room, clean and spacious."