Handy Suites - Essex - Colchester

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it is big room and kitchen. worth to stay there than other place.

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The first thing that struck me at this place was the size of the rooms. These things are large and spacious. They're furnished a bit on the cheap side, but considering the price of this place, it still ends up being an impressive value. Beds were comfortable and we slept well. And the fact that they allow dogs on specific floors is a huge asset. One […] slight complaint: the floors are not well insulated against sound. We were able to hear our downstairs neighbors playing video games until well past midnight, and they weren't being terribly noisy. The sound just carried through too easily. The walls didn't seem to have this issue. Les mer

I've stayed at this hotel before. Every room is a "suite" so every room has a kitchenette. However, every room is very limited in its stock of dishes, silverware and cookware. The owner escorted me to her stockroom the first time we stayed. The second time, last week, the owner was gone and a younger girl left in charge (not the friendly russian girl). […] She was a very unhappy camper because we arrived late, around 2am. She didn't get the door for us, wasn't very friendly but got the job done? There were no frying pans in the room and I always make breakfast before a ski outting. She went to the stock room and got a couple pots. Would not deliver them to the room. And sent us down to fetch them. To then find out there were no pans, just pots. Called her up again and she says no other open rooms in the entire hotel have any, she checked. Ya, okay. Long story short, if you plan to make food, bring your own essentials. Good cheap place to stay if you like making your own breakfast before you head out. Bring frying pans. And don't call them directly, just book thru hotels.com Les mer

I arrived right about check in time (3:00). The woman working in the office was very RUDE. She would barely speak to me, rolled her eyes, mumbled when she talked, and talked so low I couldn't hear her. I had two more interactions with her. When I called to ask for sheets and blankets for the fold out couch she told me that the sheet was already on it. […] I was in the room looking at the bed and there was NO sheets. She grunted in the phone, then hung up on me. The day staff was was friendly and accomodating. The pool was fun for the kids! The room was ok, but not overly clean. The bathroom was clean, but there was a couple of things under the bed that I don't want to imagine what they were from. Over all it was fair for the price, I would go back with the kids! Les mer

My family stayed here for the Christmas Holiday and our stay was perfect. The suites were CLEAN and large and the kitchen was stocked for all our cooking needs. All the staff was attentive and friendly. The indoor pool was a pleasant bonus and lots of fun for our grandson. The location was convenient for area travel - close to the interstate. Would […] definitely stay again. Dec. 2011 Les mer

for the money this is the best place to stay in the state

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The bed which is not a queen is very uncomfortable and I woke up with a neckache. I slept on the pullout the following night and let me tell you, that thing is pretty much springs wrapped in cloth. The closet smelled like cat urine, but the water slide made all my troubles go away lol.

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Hotel was clean and staff was great. While rooms are getting a bit dated, the pool made up for the old TVs. The kids loved the waterslide and spent hours in the pool. Walls were a bit thin, but nothing we couldnt deal with.

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very pleased with everything about Handy's hotels

I thought the hotel was a very nice place !!!Only thing was there was cops that were called n then the next morning at 8 a.m the fire alarms went off i had no idea what was goin on when i called the front desk nobody was there!! i have a 3 yr old son so if the place was actually on fire!!!!we would have not known what was happenin they need to figure […] out a set up for the fire system!!!!!!Im glad the place wasnt on fire but next ttime they need somebody to let everyone no what is goin on find out all the staff went outside n left all of us to find out by or self what to do.... Les mer

I reallly enjoyed this place. We are a family of four, and it was perfect for us, although the pool was broken for a few days, so we did not get to use it. We had our own seperate bedroom from the kids, while they slept on the sofabed. Our bedroom and closet were huge, kitchen was a decent size and the bathroom was also a good size. My only complaint […] would be the bed and pillows......just not that comfy. I would definatley stay there again. You can't beat the price! Also, we were there thanksgiving weekend, and room service left us some dessert which my kids chowed on. Les mer

This place had all of the necessities for a Family of 4. Well maintained, good location, clean, affordable price.

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Enjoyed our stay. Manager made fell at home.

The bed was not confortable and the sofa-bed was not for adults (we had reserve for 4adults )

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This hotel was more than we expected for the price. It had a nice big bathroom, a huge bedroom with a huge closet, a living room, and a kitchen with fridge, stove, sink, microwave. All for the price of a room. It was clean and just perfect. We will definitely recommend the Handy Suites to our friends and will stay again.

Great staff Vers big rooms

The place is immaculately clean, reasonably comfortable, and the price is excellent. The Handy Suite is my first choice.

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I stay at this hotel whenever I come to Vermont. Aside from very friendly and helpful staff, the rooms are clean and enormous - kitchen and living room combo, and private bedroom. And it is convenient to shopping, downtown Burlington. It is a terrific value.

People who worked there were very nice, though having desk clerks or others eating and visiting behind the desk seemed a bit unprofessional and was a common occurrence. Tub, all fixtures could not have been cleaner, but maintenance not being kept up on what looked to be inexpensive (not robust enough for hotel use) furniture to begin with. Curtain rod […] was trying hard to fall off the wall in the LR, bureau drawers difficult to open and close, etc. Huge closets, but had to ask for hangers as we had none. Great size room, in-room safe, and marvelous price for suite with full kitchen (which was also very clean). Just don't expect anything fancy. Heard people above us scraping chairs along floor at 6:00 a.m. both mornings. Breakfast was sweet rolls, bananas, coffee - pretty minimal, and the desk clerk was responsible for restocking breakfast while manning the desk. Didn't use the indoor pool, but it looked like it would be fun w/ a slide. Les mer

This hotel had a great price and location. I have stayed in several hotels in the burlington area and this was definitely one of the better values. It is just a short ride to downtown Burlington and very close to I-89. The only complaint I had was that receptionist did not know any breakfast places, she recommended Dennys or a bagel place across the […] street. I do not prefer chains so I was able to find a fantastic breakfast place called Penny Cluse Cafe on Cherry St downtown. Les mer

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We stayed here for one night but, what a great night! The hotel staff were pleasant and friendly. Our room was extremely clean and super comfortable. If we are ever in the area again, we will absolutely be staying here again!

Great idea to offer an appartment with kitchen and fridge, at a reasonable price. The location isn't so important when you are moving around, so it's perfect for a family holiday. The rooms are huge for an hotel and all is very clean. Only problem: if your neighbour listen to the TV, you are listening also....

This place is perhaps the nicest motel I have ever stayed in. The rates were reasonable....the staff was friendly and helpful.... the room was spacious, well maintained and comfortable. The location was convenient, quiet and safe. I have stayed in a lot of different motels over the years and this particular motel was and is by far the nicest.

We stayed in this hotel from 10/25-10/29 during our visit to Vermont. The hotel is closer to I-89 exit 15 (even though Google maps says exit 12). Likes: 1. Very very decently priced hotel. 2. Staff very friendly and courteous 3. Room looked old (hotel built in 2004) but was very comfortable and clean. 4. Safe neighborhood and close to all the attractions […] in downtown Burlington. 5. Has a kitchenette which helped us a lot as we were with our 10 month old baby. Not too many utensils provided. Only the bare minimum with no Paper towels. We were carrying some utensils so was not an issue. The grocery store, Shaws (by car) and Rite Aid (walking dist) is close by. 6. Has an indoor heated pool. The pool is a little deep for kids(6ft) if they want to play in the water and don't know swimming. Water temp was good but water tasted a little funky too me. 7. Breakfast included. Not a great spread. Cannot complain for the price I was paying. Still good to kick start the day with Bananas, Bread (toast) , muffins, coffee and orange juice. There is an excellent Bakery and Cafe right across the street. In short, if you are looking for a decently priced with average expectations and a kitchenette, I would highly recommend this hotel. I would definitely stay here again. Les mer

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We arrived at 12:30pm, much earlier than the 3pm check-in time, but they were able to accommodate us right away anyways. That was a pleasant surprise. When we walked into our room, the first thing we noticed was how freezing cold it was. The window was wide open. After breathing the air for a bit, we figured out why; the room smelled very strongly […] of cigarette smoke. We were never offered a choice between smoking/non-smoking when booking the room, so we ended up with a smoking room. We probably wouldn't have minded the smell if we were smokers, but we're not. Other than the smell and the cold, our first impression of the room was very positive. Very large with many open spaces, and a full kitchen. The bedroom was equally large, with a gigantic walk-in closet. The rooms are furnished and decorated somewhat sparingly (there was only one picture on one wall, and the rest were all bare), but it's hard to complain considering the amazing price we paid. The bed was standard motel fare, nothing to brag about but no major complaints either. Apparently there's an indoor pool, but we did not have a chance to use it. They also have free breakfast buffet, but we didn't get to try that either. Overall, I'd rate our experience there as excellent, with slight reservations about ending up with a smoking room. I'm sure if we had arrived at the regular check-in time, we would've had a wider selection and could've picked a non-smoking room instead. Les mer

I've stayed at hotels that call their rooms suites before. They tend to be 2 rooms joined together that also have a small fridge and a microwave. This was actually a small apartment- full eat-in kitchen (including stove and dishwasher), living room, bedroom (with a walk in closet) and bathroom. The room came with a computer connection- not WiFi, but […] a plug-in (cable included in room charge). The hotel has an indoor pool (somehow missed that when booking) as well as a continental breakfast. The room was quite clean. There are no pictures on any of the walls (a bit odd). The plug to use the computer, in the room I stayed in, was actually behind the couch, not near the desk (another oddity). The living room furniture was passable (not particularly comfortable); the bed and pillows were decent. Water pressure in the shower could have been better, but was ok. My only real complaint is that the walls are really thin, so every noise sounds as if it's in your room (the people above me seemed to be constantly rearranging their furniture one evening). The hotel is convenient to Burlington without charging Burlington rates. All in all, a very good experience. Les mer

The hotel is a bit of out of the way if you're looking to connect with the sights of Burlington. Staff were friendly but a little clueless at times. Room wasn't very clean but was a decent and comfortable space. Rates were very reasonable and in this case you get what you pay for. Breakfast was carb-heavy and was neither made nor presented with lov […] e. Les mer

nice big appartment we liked it.

The location isn't great, but the hotel was clean and the staff was very nice. I could see staying here if you needed an affordable, extended place to stay.

Excellent accommodation. I will be staying there on my next visit.

This hotel is in very good condition. The place is clean, well-maintained and safe. The bed was very comfortable and the queen suite was quite spacious. The rates are relatively good for the area. I thought that the staff was fairly indifferent. My room was still not ready at 2:00 PM. The Continental breakfast was very unimpressive. No creamer at the […] coffee table, which also had no coffee at 8:30 AM. Les mer

No frills but very clean with a friendly staff. Great value!

We only stayed one night, but would return to this hotel any time I'm in the area. Front desk reception was friendly, helpful, interested and warm and welcoming. Could not have been happier with check-in, information and room. HUGE suite with all amenities. Would be great for long stay or family. Clean kitchen, bathroom, pool room, breakfast room. Everything […] was really very good and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to be in the Burlington/Essex Junction VT area but doesn't want to pay downtown Burlington prices. We were close enough to bike to downtown Burlington and get on the Rail Trail there. Good bike lanes around the hotel as well. We will be back. Les mer

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Great friendly service.

for someone who does not smoke (I realized I took what was available) I would not take a smoking room again.. for my room --bathroom sink faucet was not sacured down to sink.. the coffee pot in room was missing the caraffe so if we want to make coffee we couldn't .. I have stayed here 3 other times on different floors that did not allow smoking and […] those rooms were great.. Les mer

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Nice place overall,had a pool,very convenient location to colleges and the Champlain Valley Fair..

Based on the great reviews on tripadvisor, we were surprised by this hotel. We weren't expecting anything grand, but really, it's on the edge of not so hot. The good - staff is very nice, rooms are large, location is good, pool slide is fun, location is near a great bagel shop and a drug store. And of course, the price is great. The bad - room is […] only surface clean, there's very little cooking equipment supplied, and my 10 year old complained about the sofa bed being uncomfortable for the first time in her life - easy to understand since it sloped a great deal and was very lumpy. We were also bothered that the stairway smelled pretty bad, and the hallways almost always smelled of various cooking smells. It's not a terrible place by any means, but it certainly didn't seem up to what previous reviewers had said about it. Les mer

Staff was great. My concerns were within the room itself. I t looks as if someone lived there as a long term rental. Walls dirty and marks everywhere, corner unti broken and no light, no screens and the plastic piping on the couch was broken and stuck into your legs as we sat. Sparce kitchen items. Only 1 picture in the place.... looked so empty! Went […] to the pool area and was disappointed with the amount of garbage under the slide and tons of sand/dirt in the pool itself. Les mer