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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 541 guest reviews
- With an outdoor pool!
- Shuttle to airport available
- Avg. Group Discount of 36.5%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 120 rooms in hotel
- Check-out time: 11:00am
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesAccessible Deluxe 1 Bedroom Country Inn Suite with 1 King Bed and Sofa Bed Including Resort Fee
Non-Smoking
Check RatesCulinary King with Sleeper Sofa 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed Package Rate
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe 1 Bedroom Country Inn Suite with 1 King Bed and Sofa Bed Including Resort Fee
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury 1 Bedroom Country Inn Suite with 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed Including Resort Fee
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Lake Champlain, Church Street Marketplace, Ben & Jerry's, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, and Mount Mansfield.
Landmarks and Location of The Essex Resort & Spa
Verified Reviews of The Essex Resort & Spa
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Great New England Experience!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The Tavern is a traditional New England that is comfortable and cozy. Rooms are spacious and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating.
Christian C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
29-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 27 to Fri Dec 29 2023 at a $256.11 average nightly rate. 
"Very relaxing, beautiful scenery, wonderful staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
My stay at the Essex was so relaxing, from the moment I arrived I was made to feel extremely welcome and was offered coffee or tea to help me recharge after my long train ride. Everyone there was so kind and the on site restaurants are stellar. Highly recommend the duck!
Timothy K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 01 to Sun Sep 03 2023 at a $295.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Situated between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, this cozy resort is surrounded by 18 acres of landscaped grounds. It's 8.8 miles from the town of Burlington.The individually decorated rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add fireplaces or kitchenettes. Suites add separate living areas, and some have dining tables and whirlpool tubs.There are 2 restaurants and an on-site cookery school. There are also tennis courts, access to an adjacent golf course, a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Beauty treatments are available (fee).Your culinary adventure in Burlington begins when you check-in. Fresh baked goods at the Lobby Cafe greet you with delectable sights and smells before you've even gotten your room key. And that's just the start.Whether you choose an intimate, inspired dinner in Junction or traditional pub fare at The Tavern, your taste buds will rejoice at how inventive and fresh our food is - many of our ingredients are grown on-site in our organic gardens, and others are sourced from nearby purveyors.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 120 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 120 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 96 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 26 |
| Suites: | 32 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 45000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Indoor Pool: 5:00am-10:00pm. | |
| Ownership: | Benchmark |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Group is responsible for a guarantee of 90% of room revenue upon signing of contract. 10% attrition maximum. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 100% |
| Total Taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $29.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% (Sales and Use) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 1.00 Per Night (Vermont Marketing Fee) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 9.00% (Rooms and Meals) |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% (Sales and Use) |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 26.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 36.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 26.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 26.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 38.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 65.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 4.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 4.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Car rental
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Child facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Grocery service
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Jogging path
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Solarium
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Tennis court
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
The hotel is located just 7 miles from the Burlington International Airport. The resort supplies shuttle service for an additional fee.
Local Shuttle Info: Within a three mile radius there is no fee.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is served in our Tavern daily or if you're in a hurry, grab an item from our Lobby Cafe.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Dogs allowed with pet fee.
Parking Info
Included in our resort/amenity fee.
Internet / WiFI
Included in our resort/amenity fee.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Penny Cluse Cafe - A cozy breakfast spot offering a variety of tasty options. Located 4 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Lunch: The Skinny Pancake - A local favorite for crepes and other delicious lunch options. Located 3 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Dinner: Hen of the Wood - A popular farm-to-table restaurant known for its delicious seasonal dishes. Located 2.5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Activity: Shelburne Museum - Explore a diverse collection of art and Americana in a beautiful museum setting. Located 8 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Breakfast: Magnolia Bistro - A popular spot for organic and vegetarian breakfast options. Located 4.5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Lunch: The Spot - A casual eatery offering delicious burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Located 3.5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Dinner: Farmhouse Tap & Grill - Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and a wide selection of craft beers. Located 5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Activity: Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory Tour - Take a guided tour and learn about the chocolate-making process. Located 6 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Breakfast: Sneakers Bistro - A cozy breakfast spot known for its delicious omelettes and pancakes. Located 3.5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Lunch: American Flatbread - Indulge in wood-fired pizzas and other tasty lunch options. Located 5 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Dinner: The Farmhouse Group - Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience with a focus on local ingredients. Located 4 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
- Activity: Church Street Marketplace - Explore the vibrant pedestrian mall with shops, restaurants, and street performers. Located 7 miles from The Essex Resort & Spa.
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Previously known as:
Inn at Essex, The Essex Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa
Hotel Rate Trends at The Essex Resort & Spa
This graph illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group quotes and the most competitive individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was entered. The lowest group deal shown is 61.8% in April 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $489 in the month of October 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Essex Resort & Spa in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Essex Resort & Spa
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Essex Resort & Spa.
Feel free to use the The Essex Resort & Spa meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Essex Junction event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Atrium | 65 x 49 x 20 | 3185 | 220/220 | 185 | 1200 | 90 | -- | 76 | 25/-- | 300 | 319 | 319 |
Close This AtriumThe Atrium is a beautiful glassed in four season room. The view looking out at the East Lawn is breathtaking. The room is filled with lots of natural light. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3185 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 65 x 49 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 20 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Sunset | 22 x 16 x 9 | 352 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 4/-- | 24 | 14 | -- |
Close This SunsetRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 352 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about The Essex Resort & Spa
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Essex Resort & Spa have?
There are 120 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Breakfast is served in our Tavern daily or if you're in a hurry, grab an item from our Lobby Cafe.
What parking is available at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Included in our resort/amenity fee.
How much does internet cost?
Included in our resort/amenity fee.
Can I get a AAA rate at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Pool: 5:00am-10:00pm..
Can I get a group rate at The Essex Resort & Spa?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 36.5%.
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