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- Sara 🌈⚔🍾November 11, 2014Lovely resort! The food is amazing and the cooking classes are a blast. Lovely grounds and close to downtown Burlington. Very helpful staff and comfy rooms.Upvoted Oct 5
- Eric L.August 7, 2014Awesome facility. Never had a bad experience. Get a massage, FREE bike rentals, and the shuttle will pick you up with a 10 mile radius. For good deals, check hotel tonight (app).
- Shermans TravelAugust 8, 2012The resort’s Cook Academy is the area’s premier non-degree culinary school and during the summer, the academy offers plenty of classes ideal for kids and families. Read more
- Lou LangeJune 10, 2023Spacious room with a kitchen/dining area, couch and TV. Nice sized bedroom. Bathroom divided into sink and bath area.Upvoted Oct 6
- Bill LewisSeptember 19, 2018Such a great hotel with beautiful views. Will be back with the wife. Delicious desserts in the cooler!
- Scott BecqueAugust 30, 2014A great wedding at The Ponds! Fantastic food. The hotel is sure not up to their advertised 4 Diamond standards.
- Alexandreia GarnerMarch 20, 2014Make sure to check the upstairs relaxation lounge at the top of the stairs for a fresh smoothie mix.
- Had a amazing pedicure by Wendy... The spa staff are wonderful.. No need to go beyond Essex for a wonderful spa:-)
- Nicole RavlinJanuary 11, 2010GREAT spa. No need to drive all the way to Stowe from Burlington now if you are seeking a destination spa resort experience. Read more
- Angela GeldardMarch 8, 2012Do not leave without getting a massage. The steam room is the hottest ever. Fantastic!!!!
- Alexis TylerJanuary 17, 2011True, no need to drive to Stowe from Burlington. Essex spa is much better than stoweflake (atmosphere and equipment are superb).
- Jim BellizziAugust 23, 2014Its nice,but for its price you would expect more amenities. I was very disappointed there was no mini fridge or microwave. You can get a better bang for your buck elsehwhere.
- StaciAnne GroveJanuary 23, 2010Sweet potato fries that are the best in Chittenden Cty. Paired with a Reuben...heaven.
- Darek FantonDecember 18, 2011No more Sunday brunch buffet :(. Still great off the menu but not as good a value.