The Essex Resort & Spa

The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The rooms are super cute - ours had a little electric fireplace that made it feel so cozy. The indoor pool is large, warm, and clean with lots of natural light. Dinner and breakfast at the Tavern were outstanding, and the free coffee in the morning is actually delicious and comes with real half and half in a pitcher. We were here for less than 24 hours and it rained the whole time, so we didn't get to explore as much of the resort as we would have liked, but we will definitely be back!

Pool, steam room and sauna were good and clean within the SPA facility - we used it for free as we stayed in the Essex hotel. Both restaurants -Junction and Tavern - were good enough. The oysters were tiny, but fresh ($4.00 each). Spacious room had 2 queen beds (very comfortable) in “The Mansion” section and cleaning was done every day - we stayed 3 nights from 12/30/23 - 01/02/2024. The way to Stowe Mountain taken (by car) for approximately 40 minutes. It was little snow these days in Stowe but skiing was comfortable. The ticket for lift is costly: we bought for $160 (with tax) on-line from Stowe.com portal. For car parking we spent $30,00 not far from lift on the mountain.

The tavern is an outstanding facility, with excellent choices and quality of food and beverages. There are excellent choices in the lobby bar also. Our room was large and comfortable.

We love the beauty of the grounds, the comfortable bed and the quiet of our attractive and spacious room, the convenience and proximity of multiple eateries, the down to earth loveliness of the place. Elizabeth and Ash at the Front Desk were particularly helpful in fulfilling a special request.

It was everything I needed: warm, cozy, welcoming and everything to make you feel comfortable and special. A bit on the expensive side for the spa treatments, but it was therapeutic and so much worth it!