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1748 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751
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Happy Bear Motel
Ranked #10 of 13 hotels in Killington
3.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“just a bear”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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my son and i spent one night here in october. the room was adequate, the beds very comfortable, the walls very thin, the heat very low, the hot water not so hot. we thought the staff was okay; then, at 1130 am, there was a knock on our door. we were told to vacate the room asap or we would incur an additional night's charge. (this when we were one of perhaps six occupied rooms in total that weekend.) the staff not so happy.

we thought the overall value, given the area, was okay; then, upon checking out, we learned there was a complimentary breakfast that we had not been told about the night before. (this is what caused me to head out in the morning for coffee, which delayed our checking out "on time.") the value not so okay.

three days after arriving home and doing laundry, i realized i had left my bathrobe in the motel room. when i called to ask the front desk to set it aside until i could make a return trip, the woman who answered told me, "oh, yes. we found your robe. we threw it out." seriously? i asked for an explanation and was told, "well, we can't keep everything we find. we have no room." the hospitality nonexistent.

the location terrifically convenient to other happier spots. stay at one of them.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Newark, New Jersey
1 review
“Excellent Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

very nice motel, great value for money,clean rooms, good location

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Summit NJ
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Location great, but don’t take wife/GF there”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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The reviews of this place are hilarious, and most of them are spot-on. I’m a 46 year-old business owner, and I’ve been coming to the Bear for about 7 years for an annual ski weekend with a college buddy of mine. The ONLY reason we stay here is for the location – the key bars are within walking distance. If you don’t care about walking to bars and/or have a designated driver in your group, then you have NO reason to stay here, period.

The room itself is basically sanitary, but as others have commented, it is far from updated, and there are many drawbacks. It does smell, the heat takes forever to work, it’s fairly loud, and the beds are so-so. The bathroom is no better – fluctuating water temperature, very old décor that doesn’t exactly look too clean, and this has to be the only hotel in the country that doesn’t provide shampoo and related products.

One reviewer commented on the Continental Breakfast, saying he had seen a “better spread at a homeless shelter”.. Clearly this was not a “spread”.. In prior years there was cold cereal. Now there is just coffee in the office, and a card table (for 2 people), where the owner stares at you while you drink your coffee.

Bottom line – if the proximity to the bars and the mountain are your priority, then stay here. Expect the worst, and at least you were warned, and won’t be disappointed.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Just visit Happy Bear Motel during Columbus Day weekend. I must say the new owner is keeping the place in real good condition as it looked freshly painted inside out. As always had a great experience with our stay. The location and the price of this hotel has always been the selling points for us.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Good Place on a Budget”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

This no frills motel is a good place to stay on a budget. Keep in mind it is an older hotel and it does show. We needed a place to stay when we cancelled our room with Best Western and the Happy Bear Motel was great about last minute reservations. The area is quaint and comfortable with a number of restaurants to choose from. The bed was very hard and was difficult for my back, but did not bother my husband and he slept well. Would recommend this motel if you are not fussy about needing the most up to date conveniences.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1748 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751

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