The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa

Item: The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

70 Essex Way | Essex Junction, VT 05452-3383 [SEE MAP]Essex Junction, VT [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Foodies rejoice: This laid-back New England resort — located just east of Burlington in Essex Junction, Vermont — offers a bounty of culinary offerings. The Cook Academy is popular with recent guests for its private courses in sushi-rolling, pasta-making and baking using local ingredients. And there's fine-dining at the much-adored Junction and The Tavern restaurants as well. When you're ready to work off your meal, the resort allows the chance to swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, play tennis and test your golf game. Or if you would prefer to unwind, book a treatment at the tranquil, full-service spa. Afterward, cozy up in your comfortable accommodations, appointed with 300-thread-count linens, iPod docking stations and classic brick-enclosed fireplaces (in some suites). Some recent guests did feel that for the price tag, the rooms could use some updating.

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Location: Essex Junction, VT

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Resort hotel, 120 rooms

Style: Traditional

Best For: Business travelers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers

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The Burlington hotel offers a cooking school where you’ll dig into local ingredients alongside world-class chefs. When you want a break from the kitchen, spend some time in the full-service spa, where you can warm up in front of the fire in the lounge.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1632 have reviewed the The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 1632 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Standard guest rooms at the Essex Resort feature traditional country decor with colorful accents and 300-thread-count linens. Bathrooms have pedestal sinks and Green Natura bath amenities. Other amenities include Keurig coffeemakers, iHome docking station and flat-screen TVs. The resort also features studio, one- and two-bedroom suites.

Select upgraded rooms feature fireplaces.

Standard room size: 375 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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This Vermont resort is located just northeast of the town of Essex, approximately 10 miles northwest of Burlington. Shopping and dining can be found less than a mile north at the nearby Essex Outlets. However, the real draw here is the opportunity for outdoor adventures. The resort is located near golf courses, state parks, wildlife areas.

Located about 10 miles east of Lake Champlain.
About 10 miles northeast of Burlington International Airport

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The resort offers guests the chance to dine at two on-site restaurants or to try a cooking class through the comprehensive Cook Academy. Junction serves American cuisine and offers an ever-changing menu of options, including a five-course tasting menu. For pub fare, guests can try The Tavern, which serves classic dishes and craft beers.

Tavern open for all meals, including weekend brunch

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The resort features an indoor lap pool, an outdoor wading pool with waterfall, and a large "double" outdoor hot tub.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The spa at the Essex Resort features 10 treatment rooms, a spa café and full-service salon. Couples treatments and bridal services are available, in addition to massages, facials and a wide range of wraps and scrubs.

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

The resort offers a number of family-friendly outdoor activities, including bicycle rentals and family team building activities. The resort also features kid-friendly cooking classes that teach culinary skills.

On-site playground

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The hotel’s fitness center includes treadmills, elliptical machines, strength-training machines and free weights. The gym offers weekly yoga classes and aqua aerobics in the indoor pool.

Snowshoe rentals are available
On-site basketball court

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

Essex Resort hosts meetings, conferences and executive retreats in its 12 flexible event spaces as well as two outdoor spaces that are available seasonally. The property’s small business center features computers and a printer.

Culinary-themed team-building activities are available

Number of meeting rooms: 12

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

Pets are welcome at the Essex Resort & Spa, although there is a $45 pet fee. Pets receive a chew toy and a collapsible water bowl to keep.

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

Wedding

Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held on-site or at the resort’s sister property, The Ponds at Bolton Valley. Custom wedding packages are available, each including a sparkling wine toast, wedding cake and cocktail hour, among other services.

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 500

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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