We were in Killington for 3 nights in January (Tuesday-Thursday) and we had booked the package through Killington resort (the midweek ski deal); the price was pretty decent at the end (about 75 dollars/night), and based on the location and the price, it was the reason why we booked this place.
Just a few things to note:
You can see Killington mountain from the hotel and snowshed/ramshead can be seen from the hotel, BUT it's still a walk, and if it's snowing like crazy, you're in ski boots and holding a pair of skis, you don't want to walk, and it's a good walk, but there is a shuttle that picks you up right from the hotel - but the shuttle goes to all lodging in Killington to pick up people and drop them off, so it doesn't matter where you are staying. We ended up driving to the different bases because it was midweek and parking wasn't a problem, and we could go back to our room anytime.
Staff are very friendly (+1). I believe it's probably run by an east indian family because all the staff seem to be of the same background. They were very courteous and were present during late hours because...
Lots of young people staying there (-1), possibly due to the price. You can hear young people talking and screaming down the hall and near the hot tub area in the evenings. People smoking marijuana all the time so we had to put our towel in the crack of the door so we wouldn't have to smell it. Our room was in front of a common sitting area in the middle of the hallway and young people decided to sit on the couch there and smoke weed and have a conversation at 12 in the morning; luckily we called the front desk and they were quick to shoo them away.
Walls/floors/ceilings were kind of thin (-1). We could hear the people upstairs walking; it was so bad my fiance wanted to change rooms but I said it was too much of a fuss; luckily they slept at a normal time so it didn't bother us too much, but when we wanted to sleep in, it was nearly impossible.
Continental breakfast was disappointing (-1). They had cereals, some funny looking pastries, mouldy fruit, some breads/bagels... it was so boring. The only thing I was somewhat willing to eat was the waffle, which was served with fake syrup. Nothing else on it. We ate it because we had to (no other breakfast served unless you want to drive out somewhere). My fiance missed our last bed and breakfast stay dearly.
The room was below average (-1). Clean, warm, sufficient. There's a TV, self adjusted thermostat, mini fridge. The bed was mediocre at best; hard as a rock but better than no support. Oddly enough the sink to the bathroom was outside in the bedroom. As well our shower head had absolutely NO power; the tub faucet itself was very strong, but as soon as you switch to the shower, it was a sprinkling. You could barely stay warm in the shower because so little hot water was coming down on you and the bathroom was an icebox with no heat source. Staff kept it clean though.
Would I stay here again? Probably not, until I try all the other lodging in the area, if I come back. It was worth the money, and it served its purpose as a ski hotel, but I think there are many other options out there to try out before I will visit this place again.
- Mountain Hotel Killington
- The Mountain Hotel
