Glen House Hotel sits at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road on NH Route 16 in Gorham, New Hampshire, approximately 5 miles north of the town of Gorham and 12 miles from Berlin. The property is among the most strategically situated hotels in the White Mountains: the Mount Washington Auto Road begins directly adjacent to the hotel parking area, and the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center—the primary trailhead hub for the Presidential Range—is 2 miles south on the same highway. The current hotel opened in 2018 as a complete reconstruction on the site of historic Glen House properties that served travelers on the Auto Road from the 1850s onward. The building's contemporary design references its mountain setting with a timber-and-glass facade, a rooftop deck, and floor-to-ceiling windows oriented toward Mount Washington.
The 68 guest rooms are organized across standard, king, and mountain-view categories. Mountain-view rooms offer direct north-facing sightlines to the upper cone of Mount Washington and the Northern Presidential peaks. All rooms feature clean contemporary design with local materials, flat-screen televisions, and modern bathrooms. The property is built to be accessible throughout, with elevator access and ADA-compliant room configurations.
Dining at The Summit restaurant provides American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal New England ingredients, open for breakfast and dinner. The restaurant's large windows frame views of the Auto Road's lower switchbacks and the surrounding forest. A full bar serves cocktails and regional craft beer.
An outdoor heated pool and adjacent patio are available to guests from late spring through early fall. The hotel's proximity to the Auto Road makes it the natural base for summit drives; the concierge can assist with Auto Road staging times, guided hiking logistics for Presidential Range traverses, and shuttle coordination for through-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Winter guests have access to Wildcat Mountain ski area 3 miles south and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the Pinkham Notch floor.
Room types
- Standard rooms
- King rooms
- Mountain view rooms
Amenities
- Outdoor heated pool
- Restaurant
- Mountain views
- Free parking
- Direct access to Auto Road
Location
979 NH-16, Gorham, NH 03581
44.2789, -71.2408 View on map
Highlights
- Direct access to the Mount Washington Auto Road, which begins immediately adjacent to the hotel
- Contemporary 2018 build with floor-to-ceiling mountain views and a rooftop observation deck
- Two miles from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, the primary AMC trailhead for Presidential Range hikes
- Outdoor heated pool with mountain views, open late spring through early fall
- Three miles from Wildcat Mountain ski area and adjacent to Great Glen Trails for winter Nordic skiing
Tips for visiting
- Auto Road vehicles are subject to weather and road conditions; the summit can be closed for high winds even when the base is clear—check conditions at mtwashington.com before planning your drive.
- Book the earliest possible Auto Road staging time (typically 7:30 a.m.) to maximize chances of a clear summit visit before afternoon clouds build.
- Hiking the Tuckerman Ravine Trail from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center to the summit and descending via the Auto Road to the hotel is a popular and practical itinerary—coordinate Auto Road descent pricing in advance.
- Mountain-view rooms on the upper floors offer direct views of the Auto Road switchbacks; request a north-facing room when reserving.
- The hotel fills completely during Wildcat ski weekends in peak winter season and during fall foliage; advance reservations are necessary for October stays.