Hotels in Hannover

Hanover Hotels

The charming, leafy town of Hanover is home to Dartmouth College, a prestigious Ivy League school with an alumni list full of famous CEOs and notable politicians. Because of its college connections, this small town has a big cultural and artistic scene, with galleries and theaters showcasing work by both new and established artists. Set on the banks of the Connecticut River, the area has plenty of natural beauty too, with rolling green hills and nearby state parks.

Things to see

The domed Thompson Arena hosts ice hockey games for Dartmouth College’s men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. On game night, the stands are full of cheering fans from the college as well as locals who want to support the team. You’ll also see college teams at the Leede Arena, including the Big Green basketball team, as well as the occasional boxing or fencing match. Dartmouth College is worth a visit to see the range of historic buildings spread around the leafy campus, and this prestigious Ivy League college has a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern architecture. One of the newer buildings houses the Hood Museum of Art, an impressive gallery with plenty of well-lit space to display stylish contemporary art, works from around the world, and pieces created by the talented students of Dartmouth. There are also visiting exhibitions throughout the year, including work from internationally renowned artists.

Hotels in Hanover

There are plenty of inns and hotels in Hanover and the surrounding areas, many of them with comfortable extra features such as restaurants, bars, lounges, free WiFi, and babysitting services. Once you step inside your guestroom you’ll find either a king size or 2 queen beds, plus plenty of extra comfortable amenities which could include premium bedding, coffee makers, shower and bathtub combos, complimentary toiletries, and extra towels. You’ll also find plenty of facilities for business travelers, with extras such as meeting and conference facilities, and business centers.

Where to stay

Hanover is a typical New England town with tree-lined streets and white clapboard houses. Downtown you’ll find small and charming historic store fronts, with pavement cafés, independent bookstores, boutiques, and antique shops. During the summer months you’ll also find plenty of markets taking place, with colorful stalls displaying craft items, and tempting food trucks. Once the snow starts to settle, Hanover starts to look like a fairy tale town, with ice rinks and streets lit by Christmas lights.

How to get to Hanover

Lebanon Municipal Airport is 6 miles south of Hanover, with local services and facilities for small and private jets. The airport has car rental desks and a taxi service, so you can get into Hanover in just over 10 minutes. Manchester–Boston Regional Airport is about 80 minutes away by car, and has flights arriving from many of the major hubs in the USA. From here you can pick up a rental car, or get the Greyhound service which goes directly from the airport to Hanover, with the journey taking under 90 minutes. Nearby White River Junction also has an Amtrak station on the Vermonter line, with trains running between Washington DC and St. Albans.