Handy Suites - Essex - Colchester

27 Susie Wilson Road, Colchester, VT, 05452 United States
Hotel Info: 020 3 027 8143
Guest rating 9.0 / 10
94% Recommend
9.0 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 16 guests
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breakfast disappointing
20/01/2010
44.50652, -73.13538
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Guest review summary

  • 9.0 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 94% Recommended
  • 16 Reviews
  • 8.6  Hotel Service
  • 8.6  Room Comfort
  • 8.6  Hotel Condition
  • 9.2  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (16) 9.0
Business (2) 9.0
Romance (3) 9.4
Family (5) 8.4
With Friends (0) 0
All Others (6) 9.4

Overview

Location.
This Colchester property is conveniently situated near the airport. Links at Lang Farm Course, University of Vermont, and Church Street are area attractions.

Features.
Handy Suites - Essex has an indoor pool. Business amenities include a business center, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and meeting rooms for small groups. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities include conference rooms. Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. The property has designated areas for smoking (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

Guestrooms.
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, desks, and direct-dial phones. All guestrooms provide microwaves and refrigerators. Bathrooms provide shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Sofa beds and rollaway beds are available.

Notifications:

  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.
  • Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

    • Pets: US$ 25 per stay

    Why book with us?

    • Hotels.com doesn't charge cancellation fees
    • We're just a phone call away: 0203 027 81 46

    Facilities

    Services

    • Complimentary breakfast
    • Laundry facilities
    • Parking (free)

    Business & Event

    • Business center
    • Conference room(s)
    • Meeting rooms (small groups)

    Rooms (all rooms include)

    • Air conditioning
    • Cable television service
    • Ceiling fan
    • Climate control
    • Clock radio
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Desk
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Dishwasher
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Free local calls
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway beds
    • Separate dining area
    • Separate sitting area
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Sofa bed
    • Stovetop
    • Television
    • Voice mail
    • Window opens
    • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

    General

    • Air-conditioned public areas;
    • Barbecue grill(s);
    • Designated smoking areas;
    • Elevator/lift;
    • Microwave in lobby;
    • Picnic area;
    • Swimming pool - indoor;
    • Television in lobby;
    • Tours/ticket assistance;
    • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
    Check-in time is 3 PM
    Check-out time is 11 AM
    Pet deposit required
    Pets accepted

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Recreation

    • Aerobics nearby
    • Bicycle rentals nearby
    • Boat launch nearby
    • Dock nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Golf - driving range nearby
    • Golfing nearby
    • Golf lessons available nearby
    • Golf - miniature nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Ice skating nearby
    • Kayaking nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Mountain biking nearby
    • Personal watercraft nearby
    • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
    • Racquetball/squash nearby
    • Rowing or canoeing nearby
    • Running track/path nearby
    • Sailing nearby
    • Snowmobiling nearby
    • Snowshoeing nearby
    • Swimming on site
    • Tennis nearby
    • Water skiing nearby
    • Windsurfing nearby
    • Yoga classes/instruction nearby

    Guestrooms Guestrooms

    Everst Migration

    All rooms include All rooms include
    • Air conditioning
    • Cable television service
    • Ceiling fan
    • Climate control
    • Clock radio
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Desk
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Dishwasher
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Free local calls
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway beds
    • Separate dining area
    • Separate sitting area
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Sofa bed
    • Stovetop
    • Television
    • Voice mail
    • Window opens
    • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

    Queen suite

    One queen bed. Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, dishwasher, and cookware and dishes. Dining area. Sitting area. Cable TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Pets: US$ 25 per stay
    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
    Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Burlington-Essex Jct. Amtrak - 1.6 miles
    • Links at Lang Farm Course - 2.6 miles
    • Downtown Colchester - 2.7 miles
    • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 2.8 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • University Mall - 3.7 miles
    • University of Vermont - 3.8 miles
    • Gutterson Fieldhouse - 3.8 miles
    • Burlington Country Club - 4.1 miles
    • Champlain College - 4.1 miles
    • Church Street - 4.2 miles
    • Burlington Fire House Gallery - 4.3 miles
    • Plattsburgh Intl. Airport (PBG) - 20 miles
    • Plattsburgh Clinton County Airport (PLB) - 23 miles
    • Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) - 26 miles
    • Montpelier Edward F. Knapp State Airport (MPV) - 35 miles

    Reviews

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Handy Suites - Essex 2010.01.20
    Recommended Trip type: Business ""

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 20, 2010

    breakfast disappointing

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 8.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 8.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.12.01
    Recommended Trip type: Family "Nice Location"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 1, 2009

    This hotel was convenient and it was a quick drive from downtown Burlington. There was a weird smell in the hallway, though.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 8.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.10.19
    Recommended Trip type: Romance

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 19, 2009

    This guest did not leave a comment.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.09.08
    Recommended Trip type: All Others

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 8, 2009

    This guest did not leave a comment.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 6.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 8.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.09.05
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Cute room but is needing new mattresses"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 5, 2009

    The room was not bad at all but both the bedroom and the sleep sofa need to be updated with new mattresses. Also the pool is not looking so hot with the rusty side walls.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 8.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 6.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.08.30
    Recommended Trip type: Family "Great room for the money"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 30, 2009

    I really loved the hotel, because, as a family of 4, we needed space and the hotel offered space. It was like a small apartment! I especially loved the fact that the bedroom was in a separate room and it had a large closet. On the downside, they could improve on their "continental" breakfast but that was a minor detail, since we picked up breakfast items at the nearby Shaws and used the kitchenette. All in all, it was a great room for the money and I would definitely recommend it to folks who need space with a private bedroom and a kitchenette.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 8.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.08.25
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "I loved this place!!!!"

    Reviewed by Karen of Niles on Aug 25, 2009

    This place was amazing...clean, large, comfortable and quiet. I was even able to do my laundry after traveling for 12 days and found the laundry facilities to be very clean and affordable. I traveled with my dog and they were very accommodating regarding pets. The staff were very friendly and the hotel seemed very well managed. It is situated next to a quiet residential area and I felt very comfortable and safe walking my dog around the neighborhood. While not in Burlington, it is only minutes away by car. I usually like to stay in the suites of one of the larger chains, but this one was larger and less expensive. Did I say that I loved this place?!?!?!?

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.08.12
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "Nice Hotel"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 12, 2009

    Exactly what we expected. Clean Room. We were hoping to use the kitchen for breakfast but ended up grabbing a donut and muffin from the included breakfast.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 6.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.07.31
    Recommended Trip type: Family

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 31, 2009

    This guest did not leave a comment.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.07.31
    Not recommended Trip type: Family ""Needs Improvements""

    Reviewed by Adam of Barre on Jul 31, 2009

    This hotel was overall OK. The rooms were clean, and very spacious. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, very hard to sleep. The hall ways were extremely hot for some reason, no a/c I guess. The pool was rusty, the pool room was about 150 degrees, pool water was very merky. I think you can find a better hotel for about the same money, it would be wotrh the gamble.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 6.0 Hotel Service
    • 6.0 Hotel Condition
    • 2.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.07.12
    Recommended Trip type: All Others

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 12, 2009

    This guest did not leave a comment.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.07.02
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great option for extended stays"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 2, 2009

    I only stayed one night but the convenience of having a kitchen in the suite was great. Made me want to stay longer.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 8.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.04.16
    Recommended Trip type: All Others

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 16, 2009

    This guest did not leave a comment.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.03.29
    Recommended Trip type: Family "Nice Place To Stay"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 29, 2009

    Upon booking we were under the assumption that we were getting a queen size bed...this was not the case. After speaking with the manager she insisted that what we had was a queen size bed...it FOR SURE WAS NOT. Other than the bed issue the room was very nice. Overall appearance of the hotel seemed clean. Front desk help wasn't very friendly. Pool area was EXTREMELY hot but the kids enjoyed the pool very much.

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 8.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 8.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.03.23
    Recommended Trip type: Business "Wonderful Service"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 23, 2009

    The Hotel staff was oustanding, the rooms ae large, new and clean. I will definitely stay here again.

    Overall Rating

    10.0 out of value="10"
    • 10.0 Hotel Service
    • 10.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    Handy Suites - Essex 2009.03.14
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "" Great place for families with children.""

    Reviewed by Jodie of Winooski on Mar 14, 2009

    "The kids had a blast on the waterslide, and the rooms are very spacious."

    Overall Rating

    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 6.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 8.0 Room Cleanliness

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