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The Thompson House: Traveler Reviews

19 Rt. 296, Windham, NY 12496
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The Thompson House
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
“Friendly staff--- and that's about it”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

Well, it looks like we are the 'odd' people out. Didn't care for the place at all and felt that it certainly wasn't worth the price we paid. Yes, the staff was friendly, but that's pretty much were it stopped. While the room was large and clean, the furniture was dumpy (think 80s), the toilet lever broke, no AC but only an ancient (and ineffective) fan.
However, what really made us decide never to return was that we were charged not only 15.00 for the roll-away for the 3rd person in the room but also an additional 50.00/day for ---- WHAT? Spending 500.00 for a 3-day stay for bare bones accommodation (no breakfast etc.), certainly was not good value for the money.

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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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THouse1880, Manager at The Thompson House, responded to this review
September 10, 2012
travl4fun2,
We’re sorry your stay at The Thompson House was not what you expected.
We do appreciate your acknowledgement to our friendly staff and how clean our rooms are. We are proud of our staff and are grateful for each one.
The majority of our rooms do have air conditioning, and an air conditioned room is always offered, if one is available. We do pride ourselves in decorating each of our rooms differently and unique that is why we call our place “The resort with the personal touch.” We wish we were made aware of your maintenance issues as it would have been taken care of right away.
Like any industry, charging extra for additional people and bedding is standard practice. With three adults in a room without air-conditioning, with a rollaway should cost $400.00 for two nights and 3 days.
Guests of The Thompson House are offered a meal plan which includes a full breakfast and dinner (if not at capacity). If a guest decides not to be on our meal plan there are many great restaurants/cafes in the area and some within walking distance.
The Thompson House is a resort, and we offer far more than just accommodations. Our rates include use of our large outdoor heated pool, BRAND NEW tennis court, and a recreation room with free pool tables, Foosball tables, Ping-Pong, arcade, fitness room, shuffle board courts, volleyball, bocce, badminton, and much more. Not only do we offer many activities for our guests, but we are located very close to many fun things to do in the area.
Again, we are sorry your stay with us was not an enjoyable one. We hope that if you do decide to stay with us again in the future you will have a different experience. An experience you will be happy to tell you friends, family and fellow trip advisors about.
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Long Beach, New York
1 review
“The Perfect Vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

The Thompson House is spectacular.

If you're looking for rest, relaxation, getting away from it all you'd be extremely hard pressed to find a better way to spend your family vacation time, money. Incredibly clean picturesque facilities, quiet, restful pool time, wonderful menu, friendly, courteous, efficient staff. Local activities include an incredibly scenic 18 hole golf course, hiking, horseback riding, seasonal town events and shops. And if you’re so inclined a day at The Great Escape 6 flags or beautiful Saratoga both a reasonable 1.5 hour drive.

For our family The Thompson House has been a wonderful vacation tradition for more than 14 years. We could not be happier with the time spent and the memories. The most difficult part of any visit to the Thompson House is having to say good bye.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Babylon, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN TOWN”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2012

Just returned from amother trip to the Thompson House. As always my experience was just exceptional. The menu has gotten an update and the food is still abundant and prepared well. The golf Course is still recovering from IRENE, but they have done a great job in putting together 18 holes with what they were dealt. While we were there heavy equipment was going from dawn to dusk and progress is visible.
Don't stay away- support the good, hard working people of Windham- These are the places that make life special and allow us to get away from our everyday problems.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“EXCELLENT!!! Wonderful family fun! Relaxing and lots to do with kids. You get a warm friendly feeling as soon as you walk in the”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012 via mobile

We were looking for a relaxing vacation upstate NY that would be fun for the kids. They have a beautiful pool, organized activities, and plenty of games for families to enjoy. The food was also excellent!
The town of Windham is close by and has a zip-line park and plenty of local eateries.
The owners of the Thompson House were so kind and you can tell they are truly vested because the grounds and room were immaculate!
I would strongly recommend the Thompson House and we'll definitely be going back! It's a great place to go with multiple families but you're sure to meet people.

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pittsford, New York, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Experience!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

My wife's family has been coming to The Thompson House for over 50 years, during the July 4th holiday. This has been my 8th time going and each time, it has gotten that much more enjoyable. I just came back home yesterday and I really miss it already. The grounds are immaculate and the rooms are spacious and clean. My 3 kids, ages, 9, 7, and 3 absolutely love it. Eric, Debbie, and their 3 sons are wonderful hosts and they will do anything to make your stay that much more enjoyable. Breakfast and dinner are included. The food is very good and the wait staff is excellent. There are daily activities such lawn dice, word games, boche, and shuffle board tournaments. The pool is outstanding. It really is a place (well Windham in general) where you can be as busy or as relaxed as you like. I may head down there for Labor Day weekend. I am not sure if I can go a whole year without another visit.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
The Thompson House Hotel Windham
The Thompson House Hotel
Thompson Hotel Windham
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The Thompson House Windham, NY - Catskill Region
Address: 19 Rt. 296, Windham, NY 12496
Region: United States > New York > Catskill Region > Windham
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Windham
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
For over five generations, families and groups have joined us for traditional hospitality and wholesome entertainment here in this northern Catskill Mountain resort. Located in the beautiful town of Windham, NY, The Thompson House is the ideal place for any type of getaway. ... more   less 
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