The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel

Hotel Overview

The BALSAMS is a magnificent 15,000 acre private estate located in New Hampshire's White Mountains deep in the Great North Woods of Dixville Notch. Since 1866, the historic mountain resort has served as the perfect destination for family vacations, romantic getaways and group meetings. Outstanding facilities and award-winning cuisine provided with friendly and attentive service has earned The BALSAMS the reputation as "New England's finest resort". During the summer months, The BALSAMS is known as a "Grand Family Destination" and as one of the best championship golf resorts in America providing 27 holes of premium golf. Additional activities include, clay and all-weather tennis courts, heated outdoor swimming pool, a private lake with boating and fishing and supervised activities for children.

During the social season, a comprehensive program of movies in the theater, nightly live entertainment, professioinal night club shows five nights a week, plus, staff shows, concerts, lectures and chamber music. The choice-of-menu table d' hote dining celebrates an award-winning cuisine and wine cellar renowned in the resort world. The BALSAMS offers 203 guestrooms with garden, lakefront and mountain views. Each guestroom has its own unique ambiance. the resort has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's treasured historic hotel.

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Travel Green

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel is a member of the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program. The NHSLRP envisions a time when travel, dining and leisure activities do not adversely affect the places we visit and strives to ensure eco-responsibility by reducing the environmental footprint and providing a better guest experience. The Balsams is the first member to achieve ISO 14,001 certification which means that in addition to implementing environmentally sensitive initiatives, there are systems in place to monitor progress. The Balsams strives to conserve energy through the use of compact fluorescent lighting, LED Exit signs, timers on exterior lighting and rigorous maintenance. Water use is minimized by offering guests the option of towel/linen reuse, low-flow showerheads installed and limited landscape watering. Recycling/reuse programs have been expanded to include lead and food and beverage waste is composted or minimized through bulk purchasing. Pesticide use is being reduced and cleaning supplies and laundry detergents are environmentally-friendly. Most importantly, The Balsams and their management company, Delaware North educate employees on their environmental initiatives and seek their feedback and ideas as well as sharing their initiatives with guests. The Balsams holds an annual Green Expo for guests and community members.

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Hotel Policies

• Check-in Time: 4:00 PM
• Check-out Time: 12:00 PM