South Side Inn - Burlington

Room 111 suited me well as an outside room. It had a dorm-size fridge without a freezer, a microwave, and a big picture window facing the parking lot. There isn't really a view, but the dark curtains worked well. One light was bright and the other had an off-white shade. The bathroom was small but manageable. I brought my own fan because I'm used to sleeping with one on, and a small table would have been useful for eating or sitting. I was there for 10 days for a USPS postal SSA training academy. The rooms were clean, smelled fresh, and they replaced the towels and sheets every few days. The staff were super friendly. I'm not sure why the Google rating is 3.9. There's a small coffee bar in the lobby with coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, plates, and utensils. Gas stations, stores, and lots of different restaurants are right along the strip.

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful when I needed them, but I won't stay here again. The room had flies when I first walked in, a dirty washcloth left by the previous guest, and two dehumidifiers running for reasons I couldn't figure out. There was no hot water on the first morning of my two-night stay. The sink nozzles were awkward, the ground-floor window wouldn't lock, and the heavy quilts and blankets didn't seem to be washed between guests. I asked for the room to be refreshed, but they only took out the trash. They didn't make the bed or replace the towels. The breakfast was practically nonexistent, the coffee machine was poor, and the lounge was tiny. For more than $350 a night, this inn, which felt more like a motel, was absolutely not worth the cost. Burlington has a lodging shortage that seems to drive prices up across the board, but that doesn't make this place worth that rate. Save yourself the hassle and book somewhere else. You couldn't pay me to stay another night.

We've been here for a few days and head out to work each day. Our room feels safe, and nobody comes in while we're away. It's quiet and clean, and everyone is so friendly. The owner is on site, a great man who's very polite. People from the state stay here, but you wouldn't know it. There are cameras everywhere, and nobody hangs around outside. My husband, our service 🐕‍🦺, and I are staying here now.

It's a few miles from downtown Burlington, Vermont, and fine for a single night. The room was small, though comfortable and quiet. Breakfast is a basic continental spread, nothing special. Like almost all the rooms in town, I found it expensive, and I wouldn't choose to stay longer.