Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
Hotel Overview
OK, But had a problem
This hotel is just OK. Average quality with slightly aging decor and fixtures but the price was...
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GregD
- Oct 21, 2011
good value
only bad thing the breakfast room was to small but food was good.
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mr vinny
- Oct 17, 2011
Burlington hotel offers free high-speed Internet, breakfast, two pools
The Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center pleases its guests with free high-speed Internet access, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and free continental breakfast. Free warm chocolate chip cookies and coffee are offered daily. The on-site Windjammer Restaurant serves steak, seafood and prime rib. The UpperDeck Pub has a separate, lighter menu and serves wine and local microbrews on tap. The Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center offers a free airport shuttle.
Highlights
- Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Free high-speed Internet access
- On-site Windjammer Restaurant and Upper Deck Pub
- Free airport shuttle
Location
The Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center is located just off Interstate 89, near the University Mall Shopping Center and downtown Burlington. The Burlington International Airport is a short drive away from the Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center.Rooms
The 158 non-smoking rooms at the three-floor Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center include one queen or king or two double beds. Standard amenities include cable TV with ESPN, desk, coffee maker, hairdryer and iron/ironing board. High-speed Internet access and local calls less than 30 minutes are provided free of charge. Children under 17 stay free with a paying adult in existing bedding. Pets are welcome at the Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center (fees apply).
Features
The Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center accommodates meetings of up to 100 people. A heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor seasonal swimming pool and Jacuzzi are available for guest relaxation. The fitness center is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. High-speed Internet access is free at the Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center.
Dining
The free continental breakfast is served in the lobby of the Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center. The Windjammer Restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The on-site restaurant serves steak, seafood and prime rib. The Upper Deck Pub at the Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center offers local microbrews on tap and wine.
Transportation
- Burlington International Airport (1.3 mi/2 km)
- Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak (5.6 mi/8.9 km)
- Free airport shuttle
Attractions
- University Mall Shopping Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- University of Vermont (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
- Flynn Center for the Performing Arts (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
- Church Street Marketplace (1.9 mi/3.1 km)
- Lake Champlain Ferries (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
- ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
- Shelburne Museum (8.5 mi/13.6 km)
Business
- Meeting space for up to 100 people
- Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Map
1076 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403-5718
- Area served
- Plattsburgh,, Waterbury, St. Albans, Middlebury, Montpelier, Stowe, Montreal,, Albany,, Manchester,, Boston,, Hartford,, Portland,, New York,
- Nearby airports
- (BTV), 1.00, W, Mile
- Area description
- City
Amenities
- 24 Hour Security
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- City Center
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Conference Facilities
- Connecting Rooms
- Copy Service
- Cribs Available
- Currency Exchange
- Data port Available
- Double Bed
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- Express Checkout
- Fitness center
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Pool
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- Indoor Pool
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- King Bed
- Live Entertainment
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Queen Bed
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- RV or Truck Parking
- Safe Deposit Box
- Smoke-free policy
- Sofa Bed
- Television with Cable
- Truck Parking
Dining
- Friendly's
- .2 mile(s) from Friendly's, American/family
- Applebee's
- .2 mile(s) from Applebee's, family
- The Windjammer Restaurant
- The Windjammer Restaurant, on premises, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sundays 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., serving steak, seafood and prime rib
- The Upper Deck Pub
- The Upper Deck Pub, on premises, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Burger King
- .2 mile(s) from Burger King
- McDonald's
- .2 mile(s) from McDonald's
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (32)
Ratings and reviews for Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
- All travelers (32) 3.4 / 5
- Business (8) 3 / 5
- Couples (11) 3.8 / 5
- Families (8) 3.1 / 5
- Friends (1) 2 / 5
- Singles (4) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.7
81%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bad Night
I arrived around 1:30am and checked in with a grouchy hotel desk clerk. The shuttle bus driver on the other hand was lovely considering the late hour. The desk clerk put me in a room at least a football field away from the elevator. I had to walk down three long hallways lugging my heavy suitcase while exhausted from a long night of travel. Once in my room, I found the toilet ran and continued to flush throughout the night. I was too tired to complain, but the next morning as the toilet flushing woke me up I wanted a hot shower. When I turned the faucet knob it fell off in my hand. I called downstairs and spoke the Erika who was sweet as can be, and quick to help me out. She sent Fred the maintenance man up who arrived timely, but grouchy because I had asked them to rush it. He then told me as he had arrived with the perfect part to fix the knob, that these break all the time, and I had to start buying better quality. Well, why don't they just go ahead and replace them all now instead of having the guests have the knobs break off in their hands? Finally, I got a hot shower, and then lugged my suitcase back down the three hallways to the elevator where Erika checked me out nicely. I needed to be close to the airport, so the location was easy and fast. Otherwise, my night was miserable, and the much needed shower stressful. The only two things I wanted the room for were bad, and easily avoidable on the part of the establishment.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
OK, But had a problem
This hotel is just OK. Average quality with slightly aging decor and fixtures but the price was right and the availability in foliage season is limited. We ruturned one day to find our door ajar. This was a big problem as we didi not know if someone was ransacking our belongings and if we should enter the room or not. We did enter and found no one there and our belongings intact. The manager was apologetic and offered us a discount of 20% for the inconvenience. It could have turned out much worse.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Windjammer restaurant has an outstanding salad bar.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
good value
only bad thing the breakfast room was to small but food was good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great hotel for a great price!
Not only was this hotel very well kept, but the continental breakfast was awesome! There was always plenty of food, and if something was getting low, someone came in to restock. The staff were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable ([...] at the front desk was outstanding!). The best part...warm cookies and milk every night at 8! We will definitely stay here again :)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
BRING EAR PLUGS
THE WALLS WERE SO THIN THAT I WAS AWOKEN AT 4:30AM THINKING PEOPLE WERE IN MY ROOM TALKING, BUT THEY WERE NEXT DOOR. WE COULD HEAR EVERY WORD, NOT TO MENTION EVERY BATHROOM NOISE NEXT DOOR. PEOPLE TEND TO HANG OUT IN HALLS TOO CHATTING AT 5 AND 6AM. THE LOBBY AND BREAKFAST AREA NEEDS A TOTAL MAKE-0VER. DARK, CROWDED AND DREARY DURING BREAKFAST. FOOD WAS OK. ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND THE OUTSIDE POOL AREA WAS LOVELY!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Windjammer: good during the week
While in town on business the Windjammer was in close proximity and the accommodations were a great value. Our issue was that while quiet during the week, the weekend crowd was very loud. On this trip, and a previous trip, we were repeatedly woken up from 11pm-4am by other guests. The offending agents were the typical 18-24yo intoxicated male meatheads pounding on a door down the hall, exclaiming "Brad, dude c'mon!" While the front desk staff was giving us a credit to the restaurant for our 2-3 hours of sleep obtained that evening, they remarked that a party had been broken up in another area of the hotel that same evening. Food for thought if you seek to sleep in a hotel. A prior trip to the more costly Sheraton did not exhibit such a disturbance, and will be our future hotel in the area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Friendly, convenient place to stay
Very convenient - less than 5 miles from the airport. The adjacent restaurant has good food and nice atmosphere. The staff at the hotel is very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. Good workout room, but could use some free weights. The indoor pool has a hot tub. The free breakfast had a lot of variety.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Next door restaurant is only a 20 yard walk from the hotel. Good food, friendly atmosphere.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Not bad
While traveling Vermont we stayed at this hotel for one night. This Best Western did not compare to the one we stayed at in Rutland, which was one of the best we have stayed in.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
great location
close to good restaurants between downtown and suburbs nice treed setting large parking lot extensive free breakfast small fridge delivered to room
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pretty Good
The Hotel was your basic, clean middle-priced hotel. Good value for the area. They are doing some updates in the halls. If you are elderly or have trouble getting around, make sure you let them know in advance. The rooms can be a hike from the elevator. FYI- The restaurant on the premises isn't attached, you need to go outdoors and then back in. The food and service were very good. The place was packed for a Wednesday night. You may want to call ahead if you plan on eating there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business