Name: Lilac Inn
Address: 53 Park Street, Brandon, Vermont, United States of America, Brandon, Vermont, US
Price range: $237–$404 per night
Rating: 9.8

What guests think

Across the reviews, Lilac Inn is praised for its charming historic character, friendly and accommodating staff, and especially its made to order breakfasts, with many guests highlighting spacious, comfortable rooms in a quiet, walkable small town.

A few reviews note downsides such as occasional cleanliness lapses, older bathroom quirks, or shower temperature issues, and some mentioned brief service gaps at arrival or strong odors in certain rooms. Several guests appreciated the gardens and porches, though one felt the outdoor areas needed some upkeep, and Wi Fi reached some rooms weakly. Expect a comfortable, classic inn experience with standout breakfasts in a relaxed Vermont setting.

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Facilities

Guests often highlight the attractive grounds and relaxing porches and common areas. One review noted some outdoor areas could use a bit of upkeep.

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Susan E Fitzgerald

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely one night stay. The gardens and surrounding property are beautiful. The room was very spacious and well tended before we arrived.

10

Lou

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful property!

10

Dierdre

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lilac Inn is a wonderful retreat to relax and unwind from all the busyness of everyday life.

10

Elizabeth

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It seemed like the outdoor portion of the property and landscaping needed some TLC, but overall it’s a beautiful place and great staff!

10

Philip

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet, great breakfasts, unique environment, lovely grounds, walking distance to town center.

10

Doreen

Sep 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend Lilac Inn. Perfect location in beautiful neighborhood close to the center of Brandon. Breakfast was delicious; room was lovely; numerous common rooms with games, books, and videos to enjoy; both Inn and grounds beautifully maintained; owner and staff friendly and very helpful.

8

Robert

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our one night at the Inn. We relaxed on the front porch in the morning, enjoying the flowers and landscaping. Behind the Inn is a large garden/park area that we did not have time to explore but it looked very nice as we walked though it from the Inn to the parking area. The breakfast area was bright and comfortable. The breakfast options were just right for us. Our room on the second floor was spacious and well-decorated. We would have preferred a walk-in shower instead of the tub/shower combination due to the height of the tub. The neighborhood was pleasant, just a short distance to the center of Brandon.

10

mikhail

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked literally everything from the room conditions, the entire building, the flowers in the garden, and the breakfast.

10

Melanie

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We love staying here. Beautiful grounds, beautifully appointed rooms, yummy breakfast. Who could ask for more

10

Christina

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My mom and I stayed here as part of our road trip through New England and it was absolutely delightful! The room was so cute, and the breakfast was nice. The grounds are pretty and there is a nice area to relax on the porch. They had a library too. Everything was just so nice. I wish we stayed longer than 1 night. Highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Most feedback describes clean rooms and a tidy property, but a few guests reported issues like dust, mold in a bathroom ceiling, or the need for a deeper clean.

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10

Nancy

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lilac Inn is a beautiful hotel inside and out. Our room was comfortable and clean. It is the kind of place thy if it rained you would feel happy staying inside. The breakfast was very good.

10

Susan

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Attending a family graduation. The facility was very clean and comfortable.

10

Jessica

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quaint and lovely! Great service and located in a cozy little town.

10

Shawn

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My friend and I were traveling by motorcycle and had a very nice welcoming stay. Clean and comfortable with a very nice breakfast.

4

Lonnie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dusty and dirty. Waited an hour for a bellow average breakfast while enduring rude wait staff. We will never be returning.

10

Richard

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A FANTASTIC historical Inn from which to explore central VT! The staff is welcoming and friendly, the rooms clean and spacious, and the breakfast delicious!! Wonderful shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. A beautiful place to hold a wedding, event or just to stay and relax for a few days. We HIGHLY recommend The Lilac Inn!!!

10

Ashley C.

Feb 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn is built in a beautiful home. Very charming and clean. The bed was very comfortable.

10

Steven

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property. Attention to detail is noted. Delicious breakfast. Such a quaint town. Clean. Everybody friendly. Our dog had a great time. Nice break from today’s reality!

6

Calina

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay until we got home and both of us found bug bites... Still uncertain what these bug bites are. The property is relatively clean but there is mold on the bathroom ceiling and a deep clean is certainly needed as there were minor stains on the carpet and scuffs on the wall. Breakfast was made-to-order and delicious!

8

Sonia

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked that my room and property were very clean. Breakfast was great and coffee machine in hall was very convenient. The big downside was the shower. Both days I would immediately loose hot water and freeze, then suddenly get it back and burn myself. Not enjoyable at all. And for $300 a night I do expect to have an enjoyable shower.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as spacious, comfortable, and full of historic charm. Some note older fixtures, creakiness, occasional shower temperature problems, strong scents or cooking odors, and weak Wi Fi in rooms farther from the router.

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Kerry

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely love the property inside and out! Our room is large, beautiful, and the bed is so comfortable.Exceeded my expectations; wish we were staying more than one night! We have two "complaints" - the fragrant smell in our room was overpowering & nauseating, and then whatever was being cooked downstairs smelled all the way up to our room on the second floor, and not in a good way unfortunately.

8

Ben

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very nice overall experience with beautiful grounds and a lot of character. If WiFi is super important to your stay be aware that you may need to use it in the lobby as our room was a distance from the router and was weak on signal strength.

10

Elizabeth

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff & great room!

10

Carol

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely inn and a very spacious bedroom as well as the bathroom. The breakfasts were AMAZING and the staff very friendly and accommodating. We had a great visit!

8

Brooke

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very accommodating and the room was lovely. It is an older building so it has some quirks like an older bathroom…perfectly functional, but it is older. The bedroom was wonderfully spacious and very comfortable.

10

Edwin

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Made to order breakfast was fabulous! Room was the hi-light of our travels across Vermont.

10

Thomas

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Lilac is was beautiful, charming and quiet! I stayed in Room 9 because I wanted a shower. It was very private with its own hall once you entered the room. The mattress, sheeting and pillows were extremely comfortable and inviting. The breakfast was delicious as well. I will certainly come back!

8

Robert

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our one night at the Inn. We relaxed on the front porch in the morning, enjoying the flowers and landscaping. Behind the Inn is a large garden/park area that we did not have time to explore but it looked very nice as we walked though it from the Inn to the parking area. The breakfast area was bright and comfortable. The breakfast options were just right for us. Our room on the second floor was spacious and well-decorated. We would have preferred a walk-in shower instead of the tub/shower combination due to the height of the tub. The neighborhood was pleasant, just a short distance to the center of Brandon.

8

Dana

Sep 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for the area. Quaint and laid back. Especially okay for the price. As expected it’s creaky and dated. The only real criticism would be the towels-pretty worn out. But comfy bed.

8

Sonia

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked that my room and property were very clean. Breakfast was great and coffee machine in hall was very convenient. The big downside was the shower. Both days I would immediately loose hot water and freeze, then suddenly get it back and burn myself. Not enjoyable at all. And for $300 a night I do expect to have an enjoyable shower.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. A small number of reviews mention rude service at breakfast or difficulty finding staff at check in.

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10

Jessica

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quaint and lovely! Great service and located in a cozy little town.

10

judi

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful bed and breakfast! Friendly and outstanding staff.

8

Kathleen

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Lilac Inn was lovely and the Inn owner was welcoming. The 2 bed room my daughter and I shared was very nice and comfortable. The Inn was an easy walk to downtown.

10

Ann

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The inn is lovely, owner and staff friendly, full breakfast a plus! We will return. 😄

4

Lonnie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dusty and dirty. Waited an hour for a bellow average breakfast while enduring rude wait staff. We will never be returning.

10

Carol

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely inn and a very spacious bedroom as well as the bathroom. The breakfasts were AMAZING and the staff very friendly and accommodating. We had a great visit!

10

Devinya

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay unfortunately; what a gem. Our room was decorated nicely and stocked with everything that we needed. Lovely and attentive staff.

10

Carol

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and accommodating.

10

Kenneth

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place and excellent service!

6

Rhonda

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe I just don't know how Bed and Breakfasts truly work, since this was my first stay at one. But when we arrived, no one was there, our room key was left on the check-in desk with a note that told us breakfast time and wi-fi code. There was a number to call if we needed something and it said they were just running errands, but we never saw anyone until breakfast the next morning. It turned out every restaurant in town was closed on Mondays, we had to go miles back to the last town, it really would have been nice to have a staff person to ask for recommendations. I thought part of the charm of a B&B is supoosed to be personalized service, but I got more welcome from my $100 a night motel the night before!

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Location

Set in Brandon, the inn is in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of the town center and shops. It is convenient for exploring the area and nearby towns.

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Rosina

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely accommodation, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Town was walkable from accommodation and plenty trails within short driving distance

10

Seth

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at the Lilac Inn. The team here was accommodating and kind., the rooms clean and the breakfast was yummy. Brandon is a nice town with a picturesque New England feel which is fun to walk and experience.

10

Dierdre

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lilac Inn is a beautiful historic inn. Shelley and Betsy are gracious and accommodating. The breakfast is excellent! Brandon is a very walkable town with everything you need close by. A small town with friendly people.

10

Jessica

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quaint and lovely! Great service and located in a cozy little town.

10

MARK

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charming and very close to walk downtown and enjoy the town. The made to order breakfast that is included was fabulous. Very nice stay. Would stay again for sure.

8

Kathleen

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Lilac Inn was lovely and the Inn owner was welcoming. The 2 bed room my daughter and I shared was very nice and comfortable. The Inn was an easy walk to downtown.

10

Richard

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A FANTASTIC historical Inn from which to explore central VT! The staff is welcoming and friendly, the rooms clean and spacious, and the breakfast delicious!! Wonderful shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. A beautiful place to hold a wedding, event or just to stay and relax for a few days. We HIGHLY recommend The Lilac Inn!!!

10

Philip

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet, great breakfasts, unique environment, lovely grounds, walking distance to town center.

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Robert

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our one night at the Inn. We relaxed on the front porch in the morning, enjoying the flowers and landscaping. Behind the Inn is a large garden/park area that we did not have time to explore but it looked very nice as we walked though it from the Inn to the parking area. The breakfast area was bright and comfortable. The breakfast options were just right for us. Our room on the second floor was spacious and well-decorated. We would have preferred a walk-in shower instead of the tub/shower combination due to the height of the tub. The neighborhood was pleasant, just a short distance to the center of Brandon.

10

Johnna

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely wonderful and beautiful place to stay. So quiet. So historical and so romantic. Will be coming here again and again.

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Dining

Breakfast is a standout, often described as delicious, made to order, and with good options. A minority reported a long wait or a below average experience.

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10

Nancy

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lilac Inn is a beautiful hotel inside and out. Our room was comfortable and clean. It is the kind of place thy if it rained you would feel happy staying inside. The breakfast was very good.

10

MARK

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charming and very close to walk downtown and enjoy the town. The made to order breakfast that is included was fabulous. Very nice stay. Would stay again for sure.

10

Jane

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a delightful stay and breakfast was wonderful. We will definitely return.

10

Ann

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The inn is lovely, owner and staff friendly, full breakfast a plus! We will return. 😄

10

Maryann

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly great service and great food.

4

Lonnie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dusty and dirty. Waited an hour for a bellow average breakfast while enduring rude wait staff. We will never be returning.

10

Carol

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely inn and a very spacious bedroom as well as the bathroom. The breakfasts were AMAZING and the staff very friendly and accommodating. We had a great visit!

10

Edwin

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Made to order breakfast was fabulous! Room was the hi-light of our travels across Vermont.

10

Ben

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cannot say enough good things about our stay at the Lilac Inn. In addition to all the boxes I checked as highlights, the breakfast was lovely!

10

Patricia

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inn was amazing. Breakfast was incredible

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				1 $258	2	3
4	5 $269	6	7 $382	8 $404	9	10
11	12 $250	13 $254	14 $258	15 $255	16	17
18 $237	19 $248	20 $257	21	22	23	24
25 $258	26 $258	27 $248	28 $248	29 $250	30	31

Lilac Inn

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 7 Albert's Room)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6 the Lilac Room)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3 the Spring Room)

Superior Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 1 the Grand Suite)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 Moosalamoo Room)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4 the Robert Frost)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 the Champlain Room)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Room 9 Gardener's Room)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 8 the Audubon Room)

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