Best Western® Hotels in Bennington

Quick summary: Clean, quiet room. Wifi worked well, but many power outlets in the room did not. Complimentary breakfast was only okay. We have stayed here in the past while on our regular road trips to visit the family. Room 177 had two queen beds, good linens, and nice assortment of pillows. It is quiet and comfortable, with many of the amenities we expect of a BW property: fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, chest of drawers, good sitting chair, roomy desk and ergo chair, iron/board, room safe. Good TV, but it would be nice to have a printed guide so that you don't have to scroll through to find the stations you are interested in. This room looks out to a nice wooded area. We had some issues during this stay. None of the power outlets worked at the desk. So, I moved the coffee maker to the nightstand, where only one of two outlets worked. (try dealing with that when trying to power up your cellphones, ipads, etc.) The bed is comfortable with a nice assortment of pillows. However, in mid July, you don't need the duvet unless you really crank up the AC. Basic sheets and a light blanket would have been more comfortable. (We took the padded filler out of the cover, which made for a lighter cover at night.) To the good: the wifi and HVAC worked well. Weak cell signal, but that's Bennington. Tub/shower combo worked well. Shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion are provided. Excellent housekeeping. Pretty good breakfast, but some room for improvement. Fried eggs and sausage patty at breakfast. Assorted breads for toast, bagels, yogurt, fresh fruit, juices, cereals. Packaged bakery is hygienic, but basically vending machine quality -- that's too bad as there are many good bakeries in the area. The coffee is nice - strong enough - but one of the half-and-halfs from the fridge curdled in my coffee. Still, I applaud having half-and-half, rather than only having non-dairy creamer. (Take a few for the room.) The breakfast room is nice and sunny, but could use better AC in July. The location is not far from the center of town. A number of restaurants are nearby. Friendly, helpful, professional staff throughout. On-site laundry for guest use. So - we will likely think about this place again in the future, but they didn't live up to expectations this time, and may consider somewhere else next time.