The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is located near Chester Bowles Highway, Exit 3 in Essex, Connecticut. The closest hotels are 3-6 miles to the southeast in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
Address: 36 Main Street,
Essex,
CT06426
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"The hotel was in need of a refresh, and the soundproofing wasn't good. The handicap room didn't have an accessible toilet. The front desk clerks were nice and efficient.2021-09-27"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the check-in clerk was friendly and professional. Great pool. Breakfast was good, but the restaurant next door was not.2016-04-06"
"Easy access to Route 95. I was happy with my motel room. The bed was comfortable, but it was high off the floor. Limited TV channels. The outdoor pool was a plus.2018-08-19"
"Good motel if you need affordable rates and easy access to I-95. I've stayed here once a year for 15 years and like it. Nice, clean room and friendly staff. The pool was great.2017-08-18"
"Easy access to Route 95. Across the street from Kohl's and a supermarket, and near a good Thai restaurant and antique store. I've stayed at this motel once a year for about a decade. The pool and wireless Internet with password are great amenities.2016-08-22"
"My motel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and courteous. My stay was fine.2016-05-23"
"I've stayed at this motel a number of times, and my experience is generally good. Not a fancy place, but it's clean and convenient to Route 95. The front desk clerks are helpful and pleasant.2016-04-21"
"We had a very unpleasant experience at this hotel. It was run-down, and the check-in clerk didn't smile or welcome us. The room was dated and plain had a terrible stench. When we returned from our event, it was too cold for comfortable sleeping. Breakfast was all carbs. Stay away.2015-10-06"
"Basic hotel room. It was OK for one night.2015-08-05"
"Nice, clean hotel, but the continental breakfast wasn't great. I had a pleasant stay.2015-07-06"
"Conveniently located right off I-95. The motel room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, but some rooms on the 2nd floor didn't have windows and instead faced an interior hallway. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. The pool was a bit far from the rooms. Breakfast was OK, but didn't include cereal or yogurt.2019-08-09"
"The motel wasn't fancy, but it was affordable and served its purpose. The room was clean and had comfortable beds, though it was difficult regulating the room temperature. Decent bathroom. Good for an overnight stay.2019-04-19"
"The room was comfortable and clean, and the rates were reasonable. The employees were friendly. I recommend this motel.2019-03-19"
"The motel was clean and bug-free, and the staff was friendly. Good choice.2016-10-20"
"Clean, quiet motel. The employees were friendly. I'll stay again.2015-06-15"
"Reasonable rates. The room was clean, and the hotel staff was courteous. There was an abundance of breakfast food. I had a pleasant stay and recommend it.2018-08-26"
"The hotel room was clean. The ice machine engine seemed overworked; the floor in the area wasn't clean, and it was a bit smelly. The exterior wasn't appealing. The employees were friendly and professional. OK breakfast.2018-08-22"
"Old building in need of remodeling. If you want a cheap room and you're not too picky, this hotel will work. There were ants in the bathroom, but we were moved and the 2nd room was OK. The lobby smelled strongly of marijuana, but the employees were nice.2018-04-12"
"The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerk was pleasant.2017-04-16"
"The room was simple but had everything we needed, and the hotel staff was accommodating and friendly. Breakfast started a bit late, but we enjoyed conversing with other guests while we waited. I'd stay here again.2016-09-16"
"This was the dirtiest motel I've ever seen. Don't stay here.2022-11-21"
"There were a bunch of kids running around playing when we arrived at the motel. OK if you just need an affordable place to stay with your pet.2018-10-25"
"Great rates. I've stayed at this motel a number of times over the years. It's not luxurious, but it's clean and has all I need.2016-12-17"
"I was pleasantly surprised. The motel was cheap, but the room was clean and pet-friendly, and the check-in clerk was great.2016-10-17"
"Just an OK motel; nothing special. The room had a bit of a smell. Not enough pillows on the bed. The electrical outlet for the coffee pot and hair dryer didn't work. 2015-09-22"
"Walk to the train station, cute shops, and several restaurants. The US Coast Guard Academy was a short cab ride away. Great room. We'd definitely stay at this hotel again.2015-10-28"
"The 1st hotel room was filthy. There were food crumbs in the bed and sheets. The floor was so dirty it turned our feet black. We moved to another room. The bed was clean, but the floor was dirty and so was the bathroom. The kitchen area had debris on the floor and in the drawers. The bathroom door jamb was broken. The staff was accommodating, but I recommend staying elsewhere.2022-09-13"
"Nice motel for the price. The room was clean, and the staff was great. I had a small issue with the fridge, and was given a room upgrade at no additional charge.2016-05-30"
"The motel was clean and pet-friendly. The employees were very friendly and always available to help. Great coffee.2016-01-22"
"The motel was well-kept, and the employees were nice. I really enjoyed my stay.2015-12-09"
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