BEST WESTERN PLUS Waterbury – Stowe

Review is for the hotel
Pros:
Mountain view room
Choice of top or bottom floor
Cookies at check in
Room service
Cons:
Elevator is in a construction area
No microwave
Driveway is up a steep hill

Clean, convenient to Stowe ski area, and good value. Breakfast bar included in rate. Enjoyed our stay. The only negative was noise from some out of control children in the room next door. Walls are a bit thin.

I love this hotel. We have two kids: seven and five and they love it here. The warm, indoor pool
opens to a great outdoor jungle gym and picnic area out back. We ordered local pizza and ate while the kids played for an hour. Super home base for families.

Sorry but no good at all
1. I witnessed s lady who came to check in (late at night) and there it was this young black lady who spent half an hour giving direction how to reach a pizza place to a couple of customers (? She did not ask) and another man (not a customer as she was giving him direction to a different hotel chain in Burlington (!) while this poor lady was waiting to check in after a full day of work at National Life (or something like that) company (she was still wearing the badge!!!). I find that inexcusable (and the face of this lady gave it out as well…)
2. I asked (later) the lady how she felt and made a face … But she said something else interesting: she shared that she has been going to this hotel since June (on and off) and the clerk asked her name, address Texas she had no records of her (very unprofessional or rude or simply incompetent!) or maybe this hotel does not even have the money for a decent tracking system!
3. There is no safe in the room
I gave a two because room are clean and breakfast is «ok»

They should call it the best Best Western. Older hotel but very clean. Great amenities. The free breakfast is shockingly good (real bacon and pancakes). Location is a stone’s throw away from downtown Waterbury. Stowe is a short drive away. Would stay here again without hesitation.

Older furnishings, window unit a/​c but still a nice comfortable place. Plenty of pillows on the bed, fitness room was clean w 4 – 5 cardio machines and 4 weight machines. Included reakfast above average with eggs and bacon and waffle makers. Pleasant staff and housekeeping.

I was in town to run a marathon down in Waitsfield. I’m glad that I booked a room here instead of at a bed and breakfast in Waitsfield.
Reasons to stay here:
1. Room was clean.
2. Bed was clean and comfortable.
3. Everything was pretty modern.
4. The staff was very nice and friendly.
5. There’s a refrigerator in the room.
6. The rates were very affordable.
7. The hotel sits on top of a hill. You get a pretty nice view from the parking lot.
8. Very close to Shaw’s Supermarket.
9. Very close to great restaurants/​pubs (e.g. The Reservoir, Prohibition Pig, The Blue Stone)
Would I stay here again? Yes!

No point booking your room with specific preferences because they wait until you get here to inform you that they can’t honor them.
I’ll look at other options next time. Seems Best Western no longer cares about their Diamond level members.
I guess loyalty only runs one way… Very disappointed…

Very clean and up to date
The nicest hotel I’ve stayed in for the price!
Awesome continental breakfast in the morning with fresh food and great atmosphere.
The employees were all very kind and informative, too.
I would gladly go back!

YES!
At first I was mad at myself for booking a hotel so far from Burlington (25 – 30 minutes) but after one dip in the nature-​surrounded indoor pool and a stroll through Waterbury and I quit my bit**in’.
Top 5 reasons this is an impressive place to rest your head:
1.) only $ 78/​night (Sun/​Mon. nights in my case) — keep this price in mind as you read on
2.) located a stone’s throw from the Ben & Jerry headquarters and the super-​charming town of Waterbury (check out the Pig eatery — — I’m drawing a blank on the specific name at moment)
3.) impressive on-​site entertainment — the pool’s temperature was spot on and it was quite spacious, game room for the kiddos, swings and benches in the back of the property accompanied by gardens and walkways, fitness room and communal area with couches and a fireplace
4.) breakfast changed both days with warm offerings like bacon, french toast, fresh fruit, waffles, sausage, rosemary potatoes, etc.
5.) clean. Period.
It turns out reading reviews does help you find the optimum option ;)

We were visiting the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and this seemed to be a convenient location to stay at. It’s pricey, but comfortable. Surprisingly there was no microwave in our room. Kids had a good time in the swimming pool and the activity area. The hotel has a restaurant, but we ordered pizza from outside. The delivery guys are not allowed to deliver food to your room. I had to go to the reception to get the pizza. Ample parking, so no issues on that front. Overall, a decent place to stay. I would stay there again, if I am ever in the area.

Located on a hill right off I-​89, close to 2 gas stations and a grocery store. Old but clean 2 stories building. Free WiFi, free hot breakfast, gym use, and in door swimming pool access are included in the room cost. Also free Green Mountain coffee and fresh baked cookies in lobby 24 hours a day. Friendly staff and reasonable priced rooms make this a nice place to spend the night.

We visited post-​remodel (as many Unilocalers have mentioned) and I thought that the lobby looked great– like a cozy cabin mixed with LL Bean showroom.
Check-​in was a breeze and our room was clean and comfortable (I wouldn’t describe it as ‘dated’ as others mentioned– good size flat screen TV, newer looking furniture, refrigerator stowed away in the TV/​Bureau console, and Keurig.)
One of my only complaints, and to be honest we never asked about it, was the heating/​cooling unit in the room. We just couldn’t figure it out! I tried, unsuccessfully, to turn the thing off because it kicks on for a few minutes and then turns off. It resulted in our room either being HOT or not warm enough. I tried setting the thermostat at 64 but the heat would still blast on and when we put it at 68 on cool to try that way, it blasted cold air throughout the night.) The thing drove me crazy when it kicked on and off and the «stop» button did not, in fact, stop anything.
My other complaint, and again this was on us, was that the bedding was terribly thin. Clean and soft, yes but so thin! It was like sleeping under just a sheet.
Shower was fine, plenty of hot water and great pressure.
The free breakfast included was OK. It is buffet style with eggs, either bacon or sausage, and either pancakes or french toast. There are a host of baked goods (muffins from a local bakery are delicious!) and bread and bagels for toasting. There is fresh fruit (apples/​oranges/​bananas) and some fruit salad (probably previously frozen) as well as yogurt, instant oatmeal and cereal. We were fine with the offerings and everything was okay (I wasn’t a fan of the eggs but I ate them anyway.) Wish they’d offer some flavored Green Mountain Coffee at the lobby coffee station but it’s nice that it’s self serve and always available.
Overall, we were very happy during our stay here and would totally stay here next time we visit Waterbury.

I stayed here for three nights so I could attend a wedding in Middlesex. As I was booking sort of last minute (within three weeks), and I forgot it was Labor Day weekend, it turned out to be really convenient.
It was a good price, especially for the weekend. And I got my AAA discount. This made it easily $ 40 less per night than equivalent (or even lesser) places in Burlington. The wedding party had suggested I stay in Montpelier, but as I couldn’t stay in Burlington the night prior to my morning flight out, I opted for Waterbury to save me 20 minutes on that morning drive.
And I’m glad I did. Waterbury is a short (albeit very dark at night) walk away, meaning you can go drink at Prohibition Pig with reckless abandon. I just hope you make it up that steep driveway on your way back. Just use some common sense walking in the dark — the intersection across the 100 (the busy road) doesn’t have a crosswalk, so use a flashlight (or in my case, cell phone) to accentuate your presence.
Speaking of the steep driveway, it’s not that steep, really (of course, I drive regularly in San Francisco), but I can see it being a problem in the wintertime if you’re here for some snow.
When I was staying, they were in the process of redoing their entire parking lot and entrance, making it a bit of an eyesore (but the grounds are supposed to be pretty). I ran into the manager who told me that they were shutting down for 10 days after Labor Day so they could tear up the whole thing and put it down fresh. And she thanked me about the mess.
The complimentary breakfast in the Wandering Moose Café was good, I thought, given the free options. I had the waffle with real maple syrup and choice of meat both mornings I made it (the first morning I was getting over a red-​eye and ended up doing Ben and Jerry’s for a cheap caloric breakfast).
My room was a little dated, but spotless. The free wifi signal was strong in my room. The mattresses weren’t too worn, and they have those tv remote controls that have no seams so they can be disinfected. I would definitely stay here again. I never got to use the amenities, but I definitely checked them out and they looked good. There’s even a sweet little lodge-​y reading room. Nice touch.

Aye yi yi. Where to start.
I originally booked here because they were one of the few places in the area that would allow me to book for a single night. Most required a two night minimum.
They are doing work on the lobby entrance so you have to go in a side door. I didn’t realize until later how much of a problem this would be.
They were very busy the night we were there. While checking in many people came up to the desk looking for a room and they were all turned away as the place was full. It was definitely a lackluster check in as he couldn’t even be bothered to tell us where the room was located. I had to ask twice.
The room was clean, but definitely dated. The walls were thin and we could easily hear the family in the next room. After being in the room about a half hour my eyes started to itch. Something in the room set my allergies off. During the night my asthma kicked in as well.
Our room was located very close to the side entrance that everyone had to come in. There were people talking loudly outside our doorway all night long.
Even though we were in a non-​smoking room we kept smelling smoke. After opening the curtain we realized the employees parked right outside our window and would go out to their cars for cigarette breaks.
The free continental breakfast is not a buffet but rather a sit down meal in their restaurant. You are presented five options. I went with the bagel with cream cheese and fruit. I got a small, previously frozen bagel and canned fruit cocktail. The coffee was Green Mountain and that was good.
If I visit the area again, I will be staying somewhere else.

This Best Western is perfectly adequate for those taking a weekend trip up to Waterbury. We found our room to be very clean and adequate for our quick trip. This isn’t a 5 star hotel by any means but it’s not a roach motel either.
The best part of this hotel is the continental breakfast! It was definitely one of the best I’ve experienced. They had hot breakfast sandwiches, Green Mountain coffee and all the bagels, pastries and cereals you could imagine. Job well done.
The location is within a mile of downtown but it’s on an extremely busy road with no sidewalk which makes walking unadvisable. There’s no shuttle either so you’ll have to designate a DD.

OK, this is not a four star hotel by any means, but I must say that our stay was pleasant surprise. We picked the the Best Western Waterbury because it was close one the way home, close to Stowe and Burlington, and it wasn’t going to cost us a mint. Oh and it is 5 minutes from the Ben and Jerry’s factory.
The hotels, pool and rooms were very clean, The room had a flat screen TV and the staff was very nice. When we arrived my wife had realized her purse was missing and the staff at the desk were great.
Don’t bother with the breakfast though. Take the time to drive into Burlington and go to the Skinny Pancake instead.

The hotel seemed very clean. We stayed in 2 rooms because we decided last minute to extend our stay and they didn’t have the same room type available the whole time. It was pretty painless switching rooms and the people at the front desk were friendly and helpful.
There is a free breakfast which has cereal, coffee, bagels, bananas, pastries, yogurt, waffles and a fruit bowl. The food was good.
There is a gym and a pool on site. My husband used the gym and it seemed fairly well equipped for a hotel. It also had locker rooms.
The noise level was very minimal in our room and we know the hotel was pretty much all booked up.
The location is incredibly convenient, however it is on top of a steep hill so keep that in mind while in the winter. I would recommend this place to anyone.

The Best Western is a perfect solution to anyone looking for a quick ski/​snowboard-​ing vacation without a vacation rental.
Easy continental breakfast, no frills.
Pool/​Hot tub, no frills.
Clean rooms. Clean bedrooms. No frills.
It can be a little pricey ~$ 150-​$ 170/​night.
~25−30 minutes from Stowe

Great location in Waterbury, near I-​89. Good value for the area if you don’t want to pay the high lodging prices closer to Stowe or Sugarbush (or be held to a 2-​night minimum) — it’s about 30 min to the mountains. I’ve gone to Sugarbush as my last spring ski stop of the season for a couple years and this Best Western has been my lodging of choice. One note of caution– this hotel sits on top of a fairly steep hill– the road/​driveway would be difficult to navigate if the weather was bad.
Room is clean and comfortable– definitely just an option for a quick overnight and not really for hanging out in. The hotel has 2 levels and I always request the top level, so I wouldn’t have to deal with ceiling noise. Free continental breakfast isn’t much to speak of, farly standard for this level of hotel, but fine for grabbing a coffee and quick bite in the morning. Staff is efficient and pretty hands-​off; I didn’t need much from them so I can’t really comment on their service but they didn’t seem overly friendly or helpful to me.