Dear Guest,

Welcome to the Norwich Inn where our tradition of warm hospitality was established in 1797 by Jasper Murdock, the first innkeeper of this fine old stage coach stop.

We offer a buffet style breakfast daily Monday–Thursday for $8 and Friday–Sunday an expanded continental breakfast for $14. Breakfast is served 7:30am–10:30am each morning.

Guests are welcome to join us for dinner in the Pub, The Newhart Room, our four-season Terrace, or our Outside Patio when in season. We serve dinner Wednesday–Sunday 4:30pm–close. Reservations are recommended.

On Mondays and Tuesdays, the bar opens at 4:30pm so you can still sample our beer while here. No reservations needed.

Complimentary coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day in the Main Inn next to the front desk. Coffee is also available 24 hours a day in the Walker House elevator lobby on the first floor.

We recommend our hand-crafted English Ales brewed on site at Jasper Murdock’s Brewery. Our microbrews are served at the Inn and can be purchased in bottles, along with our Whistling Pig Cheddar Cheese, at the front desk. Ask about our current selections.

If you have any questions, please call the front desk (dial 0). Thank you for making the Norwich Inn your home away from home.

Dave Burtonbush, Innkeeper
Joe & Jill Lavin, Owners

History of The Norwich Inn

The year was 1797 when Dartmouth graduate Colonel Jasper Murdock completed work on what was said to be the finest mansion in Vermont. He accepted stagecoach travelers to his home, and the property has endured for over 200 years as a tavern and Inn through dozens of owners.

At 5am on December 18th, 1889, a fire broke out next door and spread through a passageway to the Inn, destroying the historic mansion along with several neighboring buildings. Innkeeper Dr. W.S. Bowles rebuilt the property in 1890 in the Victorian style of his day. On January 26th, 1891, the rebuilt Inn opened to the public — called by several travelers “the handsomest little hotel in The Connecticut Valley” (Hanover Gazette, 7 February 1891).

In 1920 Dr. Bowles sold the Inn to Charles and Mary Walker, who renamed it The Norwich Inn. Though Prohibition had just begun, rumor has it that Ma Walker maintained the Inn’s tradition as a tavern by selling bootleg from the basement.

In May of 2003, Tim Wilson established Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse as one of the country’s smallest breweries, restoring a historic blacksmith’s shop for the purpose. In 2006, Joe and Jill Lavin purchased the Inn after falling in love with the property while visiting their son at Dartmouth College. They replaced the old Vestry and Carriage House building, creating the Walker House and Ivy Lodge.

Environmental Commitment

As an Environmental Partner, we seek environmental quality improvements through our business operations. We work to achieve and maintain the Environmental Partner Standards promoted by the Vermont Small Business Development Center and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Our efforts include solar hot water panels and a central air system that continuously exhausts stale air and brings in fresh air to the Walker House and Ivy Lodge.

A few ways you can help during your stay:

• Reuse your bath towels.
• Turn off lights and TV when not in use.
• Keep heat and AC low when you leave the room.

Telephone Instructions

All local and long distance calls within the continental US and Canada are complimentary. Dial 9 to begin any outgoing call. International calls are not available.

• Local Vermont: 9 + Number
• Long distance Vermont: 9 + 1 + 802 + Number
• Local New Hampshire: 9 + 1 + 603 + Number
• Guest rooms (Main Inn, Walker House 11–18, Ivy Lodge): 1 + Room Number (e.g., Room 36: dial 1-3-6)
• Walker House rooms 1–9: 1 + 0 + Room Number (e.g., Room 1: dial 1-0-1)

Internet

Network: NORWICH INN
Password: 325mainstreet
Complimentary wireless high-speed internet is available throughout the property.

Television Channels

Heating, Cooling & Fireplace

The Daikin heating and cooling system is generally kept between 60 and 70 degrees. Adjust the temperature using the arrows on the control panel.

The fireplace starts by pressing the button for the desired duration, up to 90 minutes. Press the button, wait for a “beep,” and the fire will start in a few seconds.

Call the front desk (dial 0) with any questions.

Alarm Clocks

Alarm clocks are not kept in rooms but are available on request at the front desk. We can also provide a courtesy wake-up call — just dial 0.

Hours of Operation

Front Desk: Daily 7:30am–9pm. Innkeeper on call 24/7 for emergencies.
Check-in: 4:00pm | Check-out: 11:00am

Business Center: Daily 7am–11pm, located across from the front desk in the “Telephone Booth.”

Housekeeping: Daily beginning at 9am. Hang your door hanger outside by 10:00am to request stayover service. For extra towels or amenities without full service, call the front desk. Gratuity is not included in your room rate.

Fitness Room: Daily 7:30am–10pm, Basement Level of the Walker House. Main Inn and Ivy Lodge guests: pick up a key card at the front desk.

Restaurant:

• Buffet breakfast Mon–Thu, 7:30–10:30am: $8
• Expanded hot buffet Fri–Sun, 7:30–10:30am: $14
• Dinner Wed–Sun starting at 4:30pm
• Bar open Mon–Tue from 4:30pm with a small appetizer menu

Menus available at norwichinn.com and in the Main Inn lobby. For reservations, dial 0.

Jasper Murdock’s Brewery

Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse has been producing traditional English-style ales since 1993. With an annual production of less than 250 barrels, we remain one of the smallest breweries in the country.

Our ales are crafted from fine English malts and hops grown in England and in our own hop garden here at the Inn. Unfiltered to preserve flavor, the beer is pumped underground from our beer cellar to the pub, or packaged in 22-ounce bottles available at the front desk Bottle Shop. Jasper Murdock’s Ales are sold exclusively at The Norwich Inn.

Places to Go, Things to See — Connecticut Upper Valley

Montshire Museum of Science

Located in Norwich, VT. Hands-on exhibits covering natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology, plus an outdoor science park and nature trails.
(802) 649-2200 | www.montshire.org

Billings Farm & Museum

Located in Woodstock, VT. An operating dairy farm and museum of Vermont’s rural past, with an authentically restored 1890 Farmhouse.
Open daily May 1–Oct 31, 10am–5pm. Winter weekends and select vacation weeks, 10am–3:30pm.
(802) 457-2355 | www.billingsfarm.org

VINS Nature Center

Home to more than 40 raptors including eagles, falcons, and owls. Live raptor shows, exhibits, and wildlife care on view.
(802) 359-5000 | www.vinsweb.org

AVA Gallery & Art Center

Dedicated to promoting the visual arts through exhibitions and education for all ages and skill levels.
(603) 448-3117 | www.avagallery.org

Upper Valley Aquatic Center

Located in White River Junction, VT. Splash park, water slide, warm water pool, and lap pool under one roof, plus exercise equipment and group classes.
Mon–Fri 5am–9pm | Sat 6:30am–8pm | Sun 8am–6pm
(802) 296-2850 | www.uvac-swim.org

Quechee State Park & Gorge

Vermont’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity about 13,000 years ago. Camping available (45 tent/trailer sites, 7 lean-tos). Open Memorial Day weekend through October 14th.
(802) 295-2990 | www.vtstateparks.com

Simon Pearce

Glass blowing studio, retail shop, and restaurant in a restored mill on the Ottauquechee River in Quechee, VT.
Store: (802) 295-2711 | Restaurant: (802) 295-1470 | www.simonpearce.com

King Arthur Baking Company

America’s oldest flour company, founded in 1790, right here in Norwich. Baking courses, a store, and a cafe just around the corner from the Inn.
(802) 649-3361 | www.kingarthurflour.com

Dartmouth College

Campus tours, the Hood Museum of Art, Hopkins Center for the Arts, intercollegiate sports, and the lively shops, restaurants, and theater of downtown Hanover.
(603) 646-1110 | www.dartmouth.edu

Northern Stage

An award-winning professional regional theatre in White River Junction, VT, with a seven-show main stage season (October through May) and year-round education programs.
(802) 291-9009 | www.northernstage.org

Opera North

The Northeast’s premier summer opera festival at the 710-seat Lebanon Opera House, plus an off-season winter series.
(603) 448-4141 | www.operanorth.org