The Essex Resort & Spa
About this stay
The Essex Resort & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Essex County, Vermont, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 1,889 guest reviews.
The Essex Resort & Spa is a solid 4-star pick in Essex County, Vermont — comfortable rooms and a base that keeps central Essex County close.
Book The Essex Resort & Spa through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Location
70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, United States.
Questions, answered
Where is The Essex Resort & Spa located?
The Essex Resort & Spa is in Essex County, Vermont (70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, United States), close to central Essex County.
How much does The Essex Resort & Spa cost per night?
Recent rates started around $225 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is The Essex Resort & Spa?
The Essex Resort & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Vermont.
Is The Essex Resort & Spa a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.4 across 1889 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Vermont.
What’s a typical nightly rate for a hotel in Vermont?
A typical mid-range room runs $200-350 in Woodstock, Stowe, Manchester and Burlington outside peak weeks. Budget motels in Rutland, South Burlington and along Route 7 sit at $110-160. Foliage weekends push the mid-range figure to $500-800 and holiday ski weeks at Stowe or Killington hit $600-1,200 for standard resort rooms. Add 9% state rooms tax plus 1% local option in most tourist towns.
Is Vermont walkable or do you need to drive everywhere?
Individual town centres are walkable — Burlington’s Church Street, Woodstock village, Middlebury, Montpelier, Brattleboro and Manchester Center are all compact and pleasant on foot. Between towns you drive. Stowe village and Mountain Road are 6 miles apart and most hotels sit on the Mountain Road side, so even 'staying in Stowe' means driving to dinner unless you use the seasonal Mountain Road Shuttle. Ski villages at Stratton, Killington and Jay Peak are self-contained pedestrian bases.
What’s the deal with Vermont’s covered bridges and where do I see them?
Vermont has about 100 surviving historic covered bridges, more per square mile than any US state, and Windsor County is the densest cluster. The Taftsville, Middle and Lincoln bridges are all within 10 minutes of Woodstock; the Cornish-Windsor bridge on the New Hampshire border is the longest wooden covered bridge in the country at 449 feet. Bennington and Montgomery in Franklin County also have good concentrations. Basing in Woodstock puts you within a 30-minute drive of a dozen without any special routing.
What’s the best area to stay in Vermont for a first visit?
Stowe or Woodstock for a first visit, with Burlington added if you want a city night. Stowe gives you Mount Mansfield, Route 108 through Smugglers' Notch and the best restaurant density outside Burlington; Woodstock gives you covered bridges, Quechee Gorge and easy access to the Upper Valley. Both sit within 90 minutes of Burlington International. Manchester is the third choice if you are entering from the south via Albany or Boston.
When is the cheapest month to visit Vermont?
Early November is the cheapest month, followed by late April and early May. After foliage ends around 20 October, rates in Woodstock, Stowe and Manchester drop 40-60% until Thanksgiving. Mud season in April is cheaper still at the inns that stay open, but many close entirely. June is the cheapest month with everything actually running.
