The BALSAMS is pleased to announce that it has earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s Gold List with an overall score of 86.4. The annual Gold List scores “The 700 World’s Best Places To Stay” based on reader surveys. Overall scores are based on readers’ scores for rooms, service, food, location, design, and activities.
With a perfect food score of 100.0, The BALSAMS critically acclaimed dining placed #1 for food in the United States. The BALSAMS tied for #1 with the Lodge at Koele in Lanai, Hawaii and Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge in Gold Beach, Oregon. “We are delighted by the results of the Condé Nast Traveler reader surveys,” said General Manager David Lindelow. “We are pleased that both our property and our exquisite food have been recognized by this prestigious publication.”
Nestled in the Great North Woods high in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is grand in every sense of the word. This legendary, 15,000-acre four-star destination boasts 202 individually decorated guestrooms and suites; four dining venues, including the Dining Room renown for its sumptuous table d’hote culinary presentations; over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space; and unparalleled year-round recreation. Among the numerous amenities and activities available to guests are golf, including an 18-hole championship Donald Ross course; tennis; outdoor swimming pool; boating; fly fishing; miles of trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing; alpine ski area; ice skating rink; nightly entertainment and children’s programs. The BALSAMS’ famous “Ballot Room” serves as the polling place for the nearly two dozen area residents who are the “first in the nation” to report the results of their voting in national elections. Serving guests since 1866, The BALSAMS is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The BALSAMS is proud to be a part of Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts family; Delaware North Companies is one of the nation’s foremost hospitality and entertainment veterans. For reservations and information about The BALSAMS, call toll-free at (866) 380-6798.
