Traveling in the fall with chilly days and cold nights, most people want a warm room. The owner wasn't turning the heat on unless others wanted it too. He did provide a small electric space heater. The bathroom didn't get warm though. Needs lots of updating; old stuffed chairs that are so sunken that once you sit in them you... More

This is definately old school...paid $100 for this because we were biking and worn out. Think I would stay someplace nicer for that price. it was an easy walk downtown where there are several food choices.

This traditional motel was no more or less than we would expect for the price. The room was clean and comfortable and out of another era - which suited us as overseas visitors. The room was not of the design or standard you would expect in a large change but that was fine - especially as it did not exude... More

I have stayed at the Kirkside twice this summer and once or twice last summer. We always find the rooms to be clean and affordable. Also, the office staff are friendly and helpful. The location is excellent; walking distance to shops and restaurants. It's true that this is not a modern motel and doesn't feature the latest amenities as the... More

We stayed one night this past week-end on our way home from Laconia Bike Week. The owner is terribly rude. The place hasn't been updated in at least 20 years. There was mold in all the bathrooms. We had to look at 5 rooms before we found one that was barely acceptable. We were too tired to start looking for... More

Stayed one Saturday night on our way to Stowe, Vermont two weeks ago. It`s OK for one night, but would not stay longer. Clean but, very dated. Only four rooms occupied on a Saturday with a big foot race in Bennington on Sunday kind of spoke volumes.

When we stayed at Kirkside in the late 90s, it was pristine -- well-lit, with beautiful flowers, and immaculate. Last weekend we thought we'd check it out again; but it looked like a seedy, old place that had gone residential. At 6 in the evening, all the drapes were closed, overlapping, and the room that was offered (my husband wanted... More

We recently stayed one night at the Kirkside while passing through the area. We were drawn to the location which is very convenient to downtown for walking. The owner was pleasant and offered much local information including restaurant recommendations. Our room was reasonably priced and recently remodeled, very clean and comfortable. My wife was especially impressed with the decorating and... More

I like the Kirkside. I have been staying at it a couple of times a year for 15+ years when visiting family in Bennington, and expect to continue doing so. There are a couple of mean-spirited reviews of the Kirkside that have been showing up on the web for several years, but I think they are misleading. The Kirkside is... More