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Apr 18, 2008 by Richard &. from Sanford, ME
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Excellent Staff & Individually Appointed Rooms.

“Very Homey with an unusual layout. 1st class service and all the extra touches that come with 4 stars. While we appreciate that this is also the Culinary Institute, One could almost get the message that they would rather have students than guests.”

Mar 28, 2008 by Dawn from Montreal, QC CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• The desk staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions for family dining.
• The room we stayed in was small and seemed to best accommodate 1 person only. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 preschoolers.

“More for the business traveler with an expense account. Was not impressed with the room. Upon our arrival the hotel staff should have taken note that the room assignment was not appropriate and suggested another room (one with 2 beds). I did not enjoy the overall experience.”

Mar 27, 2008 by Paul from Fitchburg, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful area and buildings. Very clean and spacious room.
• There was nothing I didn't like.

“Very clean and most comfortable room and bed I've ever slept in.”

Mar 25, 2008 by Steve from Vernon, CT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Its very secluded.
• Rooms were not impressive.

“We paid to have an upgraded room (spacious country room with king size bed and fireplace). We got there and there was no fireplace. The new room they put us in did have the fireplace, but the room itself was small/cramped and had a queen size bed! I thought I was getting the spacious room with a king size bed and a fireplace, not a spacious room or a king size bed or a fireplace. That aside, it was a pretty neat place. It is part of the Culinary Institute which means you will see some interesting things on their menu at "the tavern." those interesting things, though, are hit or miss. Its clear that the chefs are students and some of them are pretty good, others are new at fine dining. Again; good, not spectacular.”

Feb 27, 2008 by Jon from Quincy, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Good location, right off the main road and close to Downtown Burlington.
• The fireplace was not really a fireplace.

“My overall stay was good, but not great. I upgraded to a room with a fireplace but was very disappointed. The fireplace turned out to be a electric picture of a fire and didn't give out any heat. The area at one point seemed to be an actual fireplace because there was a draft coming from the edges. The room was in the main building right above the gift shop and common bathroom. Anytime someone used the bathroom you could hear the water running. The first morning of the stay there was also construction in the gift shop that started at 8:00am. The room was very clean and comfortable. Overall, a good stay, but the fireplace upgrade was very disappointing.”

Feb 9, 2008 by Paul from Fitchburg, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Food was fantastic - Culinary school did an excellent job.
• Did not find fault with anything.

“I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. In fact, I plan to bring my wife along next time if I'm ever in the area on business again.”

Feb 7, 2008 by Mike from Pennellville, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very helpful staff and customer friendly arrangements.
• It isn't really very rural.

“The hotel was very nice. It's our second time there and we'd go back anytime we are in the area.”

Jan 26, 2008 by Bob from Huntingdon Valley, PA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Cookies in lobby.
• One of the poorest rooms I have stayed in.

“Quite simply. Not a 4 star hotel. The heater was the noisiest in any hotel we have stayed and both rooms were like that. One small mirror 18"x24" was all there was. Water pressure was minimal and directed straight down, got a handicap room and they did not offer to change, extension cords were visible at every window, TV was 20" and sitting on top of dresser. Again all rooms seen were this way. Anything outside the room was fine but not the room itself which is where we stay.”

Jan 25, 2008 by Matt from Brookeville, MD
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• The rooms were very clean.
• Amenities were not very good. Some areas other than the room were not very clean. Hotel staff was surprisingly not very helpful or courteous.

“If you are going to this hotel specifically for the culinary or cooking lessons it is nice. Otherwise this hotel is just average run of the mill hotel. I have stayed in many hotels and this is definitely not a four star.”

Jan 19, 2008 by Matthew from Leominster, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Seemed like a great place to go away on a golf trip.
• The location was a little bit away from Burlington but if I wasn't on business it wouldn't have been a factor.

“The hotel/restaurant was very unique and the culinary school being there was great. The food was very good and the service was just as good.”

Dec 11, 2007 by Sid from Dallas, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Staff was very helpful and friendly.
• I wouldn't consider the room we stayed in to be 4 stars level.

“The hotel was nice and fully equipped. The bar/restaurant served good food and had wide beer selection. My impression was that there is a range of room quality and our discounted rate put us in a lower quality and not the high end 4 star qualities. Also, the fitness facility is undersized, too much waiting.”

Dec 10, 2007 by Donna from Warwick, RI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The coziness.
• Distance from Burlington.

“This hotel offers a great VT experience. The rooms with fireplaces are quite cozy and give a bed and breakfast feel. I highly recommend the Inn at ES Country.”

Nov 27, 2007 by Debra from Monroe, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Despite the many star level of the hotel, it was not at all intimidating--quite homey and friendly.
• The room was too warm, but it was Vermont in November, so the heat was on high!

“A lovely setting, conveniently located to shopping, scenery, and the other pleasures of the area. The food was quite good, since the Inn is closely connected to the New England Culinary Institute, if a little pricey. However, the servings were just the right size--enough to satisfy but not enough to stuff you!”

Nov 16, 2007 by Eddy from St-Hubert, QC CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Friendly & professional personnel.
• No indoor pool.

“The hotel is in a beautiful location, however a bit of a car ride from Burlington. Is extremely clean. Service was great and the food was excellent at the tavern restaurant. Good & varied menu. We had the Sunday brunch as well. Fantastic. Would definitely return.”

Oct 23, 2007 by Abbe from Centennial, CO
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Clean and staff.
• Bed size and price of parking.

“The hotel lobby was under construction, the "jazzy" decor was under cover. Over all good experience, the staff was very friendly and helpful.”

Oct 4, 2007 by John from Nahant, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Unique rooms cooking theme very accommodating.
• Minor gas fireplace would not start even though wall had a start/timer mounted.

“Wonderful location, unique due to food focus, friendly staff, and rooms lay out and trimmed nicely. Convenient to some shops and even a movie theater, golf and Vermont countryside.”

May 14, 2007 by Minda from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful location, great service, well appointed room, and Butler's Pantry excellent.
• No printer access.

“This hotel is delightful. The Culinary Institute partnership works quite well. They should better advertise the seminars, chef's dinners, etc. The students are great. The drive to Burlington is fairly short. I look forward to returning!”

May 13, 2007 by Lindsey from Burbank, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Everything was well thought out and planned.
• Can't think of anything I didn't like.

“Each of the guest rooms in the building we were staying in were painted and decorated in their own charming and unique way. I ate at The Tavern; the hotel's walk-in restaurant catered by New England Culinary School, 2 nights and had two fantastic meals. I will return to this hotel.”

Apr 22, 2007 by Martha from Angier, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was excellent and very accommodating.
• My husband did not like the chairs in the room--wingback chairs.

“This hotel is a quaint inn that has excellent service and employees are the best I have encountered at most hotels. The butler restaurant is good, but perhaps overpriced and food that we had was not the best we expected it to be. Service was great there. The tavern is excellent and service was good also.”

Apr 4, 2007 by Margie from North Reading, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful accommodations, friendly helpful staff.
• Difficult to find information about breakfast, reservations were needed, we were not able to eat in the hotel, no notice about reservations.

“This was a beautiful place to stay. The only problem was the lack of information on the necessity of reservations for meals within the hotel. This is defiantly a place I would like to stay again and I would heartily recommend it to anyone.”

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