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

This is a small, older, one-level motel that is good for value, but needs some basic cleaning. It needed airing immediately upon entering. It LOOKS clean, but there was a smell of, we could only determine - cat pee. But the beds were acceptable, the location was good. If they could just fix the smell, it would be fine. There... More

Last fall, I had booked a stay at the Kirkside. A week before we were to go, a family situation prompted me to cancel, and when I tried to see if they would credit my account, the owner/owners brother ( or whoever he was pretending to be that day) lashed out, calling me a shumuck! We went back and forth... More

We have stayed at the Kirkside Motor Lodge a few times now and found it to be clean and comfortable each time. It's very convenient for downtown Bennington and very quiet. The owner, Billy Soto, is most helpful in recommending eating locations in town and attractions in the area. He addresses any concerns immediately and to complete satisfaction. It's a... More

The owner of Kirkside Motor Lodge was very friendly and recommended a few places to eat dinner, but the room was not worth the price I was charged. The decor is outdated by about 20 years and the wallpaper is peeling, tiles in the dirty bathroom were cracked, buckled and broken, and there was a large amount of hair on... More

Rooms were a little worn but they were clean and cozy - Good off-season value - Great location. Owner was good source of local lore and patient when we had issues with our charge card. PS There are hair dryers if you ask

We arrived at 9:00pm, tired and hungry. When I asked about staying two nights rather than the three we had reserved, the owner launched into a tirade, calling us names. When we tried to discuss our situation he told us to shut up. After another minute of raging, he then decided that he didn't want us to stay and kicked... More