The Essex Resort & Spa Review

7.6 /10

The 4-star Essex Resort & Spa is set within 5 minutes' stroll of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a 10-minute drive from Champlain Valley Exposition. Boasting an indoor pool and a gym facility, the hotel offers access to Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center Miniature Golf Course, which is a 15-minute walk away.

An outdoor pool and loungers can be booked at the property at an extra charge. The Resort & Spa offers such entertainment options as live performances and cooking classes. Staff can arrange lawn tennis, skiing and fly fishing. A wellness area and a full-service spa along with a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool will ensure guests' utmost comfort. There is a 24/7 business centre with a xerox and a desk available on site.

Key Features

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Service and Facilities

7.8 /10

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Kid-Friendly activities

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Ways to Relax in The Essex Resort & Spa

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services
  • Fitness centre
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Food and Drink

9 /10

A made-to-order breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at the hotel. The American vegan menu is available in the American restaurant. The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. Guests can also enjoy Chinese food at Oriental Wok located within close distance of this Essex hotel.

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Restaurants nearby

  • Cody's Irish Pub & Grille 890 m (2920 ft)
  • The Mad Taco 580 m (1903 ft)
  • Sukho Thai 580 m (1903 ft)
  • Joyce's Noodle House 800 m (2625 ft)

Pros +

  • Upscale pet-friendly hotel with particularly nice views of the sunset.
  • Beautiful and convenient location within 18-minutes' drive from the Burlington International airport.
  • Surrounded by a cove and a garden.
  • Good-sized rooms offer nice decor and good amenities.
  • Lovely breakfast with a waffle and a hearty fare, to name but a few included.
  • Magnificent outdoor restaurant serving Austrian fare.
  • Beer bar with warm drinks and bites.
  • Excellent service provided.
  • Good prices for the area.

Cons -

  • Some complaints about the a little hard bed.
  • A few staff members might seem inexperienced at times.

Location

5.4 /10

The property is placed in the heart of Essex, at a moderate distance from Essex Shoppes Shopping Center. Within a 90-minute drive of the Resort & Spa Essex, guests can visit Carroll.

The accommodation is nestled in green mountains. Entertainment options in the area feature Essex Cinemas at an 11 km distance from The Essex Resort & Spa.

Landmarks nearby

  • Fort Ethan Allen Museum 4.93 km (3.06 mi.)
  • Old Red Mill 6.28 km (3.90 mi.)
  • Champlain Valley Exposition 3.00 km (1.86 mi.)
  • Stevens Park 3.34 km (2.08 mi.)
  • Maple Street Park and Pool 2.53 km (1.57 mi.)
  • Snowflake Bentley Museum 6.32 km (3.93 mi.)

Rooms

8 /10

This Essex property invites you to 120 rooms, some of which have comfortable interior with a stone fireplace. A separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets are also at guests' disposal.

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
Sleeps Room type Price
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Culinary King Double
This double room features a sauna, air conditioning and hot tub.
Size: 33 m2
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Culinary Queen Double
This double room has a hot tub, bathrobe and sauna.
Size: 23 m2
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Culinary Accessible Queen Double
This double room features a hot tub, bathrobe and sauna.
Size: 23 m2
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Culinary King with Sleeper Sofa Quadruple
This quadruple room has a hot tub, air conditioning and sauna.
Size: 35 m2
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Culinary Double Queen Quadruple
This quadruple room features a hot tub, sauna and air conditioning.
Size: 33 m2
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Culinary Accessible Double Queen Quadruple
This quadruple room has air conditioning, sauna and hot tub.
Size: 33 m2
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Contacts

70 Essex Way

Website

18028781100

802 764 1405

andys@vtculinaryresort.com

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