This is a small, older, one-level motel that is good for value, but needs some basic cleaning. It needed airing immediately upon entering. It LOOKS clean, but there was a smell of, we could only determine - cat pee. But the beds were acceptable, the location was good. If they could just fix the smell, it would be fine. There... More

Last fall, I had booked a stay at the Kirkside. A week before we were to go, a family situation prompted me to cancel, and when I tried to see if they would credit my account, the owner/owners brother ( or whoever he was pretending to be that day) lashed out, calling me a shumuck! We went back and forth... More

We have stayed at the Kirkside Motor Lodge a few times now and found it to be clean and comfortable each time. It's very convenient for downtown Bennington and very quiet. The owner, Billy Soto, is most helpful in recommending eating locations in town and attractions in the area. He addresses any concerns immediately and to complete satisfaction. It's a... More

The owner of Kirkside Motor Lodge was very friendly and recommended a few places to eat dinner, but the room was not worth the price I was charged. The decor is outdated by about 20 years and the wallpaper is peeling, tiles in the dirty bathroom were cracked, buckled and broken, and there was a large amount of hair on... More

Rooms were a little worn but they were clean and cozy - Good off-season value - Great location. Owner was good source of local lore and patient when we had issues with our charge card. PS There are hair dryers if you ask More

We arrived at 9:00pm, tired and hungry. When I asked about staying two nights rather than the three we had reserved, the owner launched into a tirade, calling us names. When we tried to discuss our situation he told us to shut up. After another minute of raging, he then decided that he didn't want us to stay and kicked... More

Have been to Bennington more than a few times, and just love the area. My most recent stay however, got off to an inauspicious start from the moment the crotchety old owner/ desk clerk opened his face hole and let his rudeness spill out. He seemed to take the attitude that he was doing us a great favor to allow... More

We stayed at the Kirkside for 3 nights on a recent fishing trip to Vermont. It is centrally located in Bennington and many sites and restaurants are in walking distance. Our room was bright and cheery and very clean. It also had free WiFI access which was a nice plus. The owners are on site and take a personal interest... More

I've stayed here many times, from the early 90's until my most recent stay in2007. Unless the place has changed hands since then, I found the owner to be extremely kind and friendly - he always welcomed me by my first name and gave me one of the best rooms in the back. Although the rooms are rather small, I... More