Bristol Suites — Hotel in Bristol

Bugs in the bed are not comforting to find. In the age of bed bugs and German roaches from hotels (as you’ve probably seen in the news recently), it’s important to check the mattress before bringing your bags in— while doing so, the bug in the picture was discovered. It ran further into the fitted sheet when disturbed. Bugs tucking themselves into the sheets is an even less comforting thing to see, and could indicate more hidden beneath the sheet. The invasive species are known to hide then come out at night.

The innkeeper said it was a boxelder beetle. Didn’t stick around long enough to check personally and staff was out for the day. Other reviews with bugs said they had those, but this one wasn’t orange or red and there was only one instead of 20+, so I can’t be certain. With bed bugs and German roaches hitching a ride home on clothing and baggage, then becoming months long infestations, why risk it?

They charged half a night’s price for 15 minutes. I understand this: Bristol Suites is a business above all else, and protecting their revenue comes first. The owners seem like lovely people and I don’t fault them for wanting to hang onto the money, but I thought it was worth mentioning for anyone who is considering staying here. Out of nearly 80 hotel nights in 2023 alone, I’ve only had to leave without staying the night once in my life (a couple years ago) and that hotel gave me a full refund, but some really bad hotels will give nothing so I’m not upset. I appreciate Mark for being the liaison between us and the owners who weren’t in!

I wanted to be clear that there are no hard feelings. The innkeeper offered to come remove the bug, which would have required him to come in after hours, and I respect that. The owners really do seem kind. The hotel is otherwise cute and I genuinely hate to leave bad feedback for a place like this. I almost never do this— you can check my profile and find glowing reviews about hotels from several states or countries. I remember names of stellar staff and make sure to leave positive feedback. Bugs in beds are uncommon though, and for me personally that makes this place a one star (though I’ll give extra for the partial refund). If you’re not bug adverse you won’t...

From the first phone conversation with Robin, where she handled every question with finesse, we were hooked. Clearly this year has been confusing and frustrating for every one to say the least. Robin assured us that they were taking all the precautions not just for visitors but for staff as well. We have now stayed in every suite, that's how much we enjoy visiting! Every suite offers charming decor, each a little different. There is everything you could possibly need, right down to a pair of scissors! We prefer to cook in, plenty of pots and pans to make a meal, but there are plenty of places to eat all within walking distance. Or head to Middlebury, just 15 minutes for even more choices! We are partial to the Bartlett Falls suite with it's view of south mountain and Main St. Our granddaughter loves the Pocock Suite where the blue bedroom is her favorite but she does love the bunk beds in the Deerleap as well. While the stairs are the only downfall of this beautifully maintained historical 150 year old building, it did not stop us from returning several times to enjoy the hospitality and all that the area offers. Bristol suites is perfect for every kind of stay; family, couples, business or friends! TIP: make absolutely sure to visit Bristol Cliffs Cafe across the street for simply amazing lattes and tasty pastries. The make staying here...

I stayed at Bristol Suites for a few days last summer, and it was perfect. The suites are spacious, clean, and very comfortable for a quick weekend stay or even much longer. The kitchen was generously stocked with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, and I liked that the soaps etc in the bathroom were locally made. Go Vermont!

The location of the Suites was also unbeatable. It's right on the main street in town, and it was easy to step out for a bite at the local pub, a coffee across the street, or, more frequently, a scoop of ice cream at Lu Lu's.

Bristol, in general, is a gorgeous, welcoming, and very friendly town. I hope I'll have the chance to visit again soon, and when I do, I'll stay at the...