Turn of the River Lodge on Rt. 4 between the Gondola base and the access road is my first choice, because I'm a cheapskate, but, It isn't too bad for the women, either. Nice and clean but rustic, and an easy drive to Bear. Breakfast included. Definitely reserve ahead if thinking of a weekend.
I have to say that most of the places on the access road are looking awfully shabby, inside and out. Maybe I'm just getting older and drinking less, but, there's a few I would never think of bringing a woman to, and some that just gross me out, too. Nothing new has been built for years, and some owners should think of renovating.
funny like a clown