About
Our classic Vermont inn, nestled in the hamlet of Norwich, sits right across the river from Dartmouth College while feeling worlds away. We’re far from your typical Hanover NH hotel — our own quaint and history-steeped atmosphere is what keeps drawing loyal guests back time after time.
In Norwich, the town green is still an active meeting place, the street names are engraved onto marble stakes, and the Historical Society is open three whole days a week. The Norwich Inn is perfectly positioned in the middle of all of Norwich’s small town glory –– Dan and Whit’s, the most famous general store in Vermont, is our next door neighbor with King Arthur Flour and the Montshire Museum of Science right down the street.
Welcome
The Norwich Inn is a historic, full-service Vermont country inn located in Norwich, near Dartmouth College, just across the river from Hanover, New Hampshire. An Inn has been on the Main Street site since 1797; the current Victorian Structure since 1890.
This Dartmouth hotel is proud to offer 38 guest rooms, a Pub & Dining Room known as Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse and a Microbrewery featuring hand-crafted English Ales, sold only on site. We are proud to offer one of the largest wine selections in Vermont, housed in our new Wine Cellar, which is also available for private parties. Local legend has it that the Inn and the Town were the inspiration behind the popular TV Show, “Newhart,” which was set in Norwich.
The Innkeepers
Joe and Jill Lavin, Owners.
The Inn was purchased in 2006 by Joe and Jill Lavin, who have continued in the tradition of ongoing improvement of the Inn as it evolves through the 21st Century. Major enhancements include adding the Walker House and Ivy Lodge buildings, the creation of the Wine Cellar, and significant renovations to all public areas.
David Burtonbush, Innkeeper.
Innkeeper David Burtonbush started at the Inn in 2018. Prior to joining the Inn Team, David gained valuable experience in the hospitality industry working as Food and Beverage Manager at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania and as Food and Beverage Manager at Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge NY.
Big On Green
The Norwich Inn is a green hotel featuring traditional yet progressive fare, using ingredients, largely grown or produced in Vermont. As a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, we believe in providing our customers with the highest quality products, while supporting the local economy and preserving the culture of the Green Mountain State. As a Vermont Green Hotel, we are committed to green lodging in the Dartmouth area by saving energy and protecting our environment. Our new addition, the Walker House includes solar panels which provide the energy for 60% of our hot water.
We are a proud sponsor of Clean The World. Clean the World is a social enterprise with the mission of saving millions of lives around the world by leading a Global Hygiene Revolution to distribute recycled soap and hygiene products from more than 4,000 hotel and resort partners.
The Norwich Inn is also a sponsor of Dartmouth Athletics. Dartmouth parents, alumni and other Big Green supporters will find the Inn a friendly place to stay or gather before and after events. We are located less than 2 miles from all major Dartmouth athletic facilities.
