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Colonial Motel & Spa: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
889 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Colonial Motel & Spa
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“A Little Off the 'Beaten' Path”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Someone earlier called it a "vintage hotel" and I think that's apt, except it's a motel - not hotel. Some aspects of the place are dated or a bit worn, which is typical of motels, but it also has a nice 75-foot saltwater pool and fitness center in a separate building from lodging. It also has a restaurant/tavern and offers complimentary fresh muffins and coffee/tea, or you can upgrade to lattes for a decent price. A Hannaford grocery store is just a walk across the street.

We had excellent customer service - check-in and check-out were a breeze and we didn't require much in between. The room itself was clean and with all of the expected amenities (microwave, fridge, tea/coffee set, TV in an armoire, armchair, desk set, two queen sized beds and plenty of room. That's what struck me most for a motel - there was a lot of room to move.

One of us had trouble sleeping because of a bright light just outside our door. Otherwise, all was well. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure during marathon showers in the morning. If you are just passing through or need a place to park your stuff, I recommend the Colonial. We went during the peak fall foliage season but were still able to get a special rate. If you have time, be sure to dine at the nearby Marina restaurant - great food, service and views.

Room Tip: I didn't see an elevator, so if you have mobility issues, be sure to ask for a ground-floor room...
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Leftover food and rude service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

There was leftover food in the turned off refrigerator which grossed me out. Looked like it was seafood. Yikes. The TV remote required "reprogramming" which had written instructions and I carefully followed to no avail. The lady at the front desk was very rude when I called regarding a blinking message light in my room. She told me to dial 350 and follow the voice prompt. I did so and the voice prompt asked me for a password. I tried the room number but it was not the password. When I called back to the front desk to ask for the password the lady told me that she did not know what I was talking about. She then repeated the dial 350 and follow the voice prompts. Her tone and attitude left much to be desired. There are better ways to spend your money rather than dealing with rude service and sketchy room details.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Vintage Hotel!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

Out of no where, this is a particular hotel. Different section, we where in the back part, with the king bed. A tv as big as you can't remember they made them. Big room, clean, old but with a style that you could love. The floor will be noisy when you walk but it could be charming...if you don't need all that sleep. I wish they would have put chairs near the rooms so we could appreciate relaxing outside. The pool area and the outside of the hotel neads TLC. Coffee in the room is ok but I was sorry to ask for a cappucino in the lobby, seeing how hard it seemed to be for the clerk to get up and make it, because you could have coffee or tea with a homemade muffin in front.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice owners, decent rooms, but not much more...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2012 via mobile

The rooms where we stayed are good size, and they do have wi-fi, but smell a bit musty; a/c works, but it's quite noisy in the night. Breakfast is claimed to be included in the room price, but in reality it doesn't exist (one muffin, if you get up early enough, and coffee). On the positive side, the owners are very accommodating, and the pool and spa are very nice. In general, good value for the money, but it is a motel after all.

Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
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“Truly one of the worst lodging experiences ever”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

This was truly one of the worst lodging experiences I have ever had. Although I arrived after 8 pm my room was not made up "someone just sat on the bed - we'll freshen it..." NO! The beds looked slept in.

The room was musty, dusty, the lightbulbs were burned out, there was no wifi, some of the sockets were inoperable, and the heat was unbearable with no ability to change the thermostat. Definitely would NEVER stay here again. Not only that, the staff seemed absolutely unconcerned about guest comfort. A very slovenly crew.

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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Colonial Motel And Spa
Colonial Hotel
Colonial Hotel Brattleboro
Colonial Motel Brattleboro
Address: 889 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Region: United States > Vermont > Brattleboro
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #5 of 12 hotels in Brattleboro
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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The Colonial Motel & Spa is located in Brattleboro, Vermont. Our rooms range from standard to executive suites and offer FREE wireless internet, air-conditioning, cable TV with HBO and free continental breakfast. ... more   less 
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