Viking Motel

Viking Motel

88 E Main St PO Box 236, Wilmington, VT 05363-9645
The tub was horribly dirty!
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The carpet was dirty.
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Weather was great. We ate breakfast on the porch. Coffee maker and tea were provided. Also had a
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3.5
#2 of 2 motels in Wilmington
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
The Viking Motel is a family-run business conveniently located on VT. Route 9 in the picturesque town of Wilmington, Vermont. We are within easy walking distance to the historic village of Wilmington, where a variety of shops and restaurants can satisfy your interests, from crafts and ski equipment, to lobster or a great bowl of home-made chili. Walk around and get a taste of New England friendliness or ride the free shuttle bus (The MOOver), which runs between Wilmington, Dover and the Mt. Snow ski area. Our comfortable rooms include queen or double beds, full bath, color-cable TV, air-conditioning, direct dial phones, refrigerators, and wireless Internet access. Coffee machines with complimentary pkgs. of coffee and tea are in each room. Newly reconstructed rooms include brand new furnishings and flat screen TVs.Extend your stay in one of our two spacious two bedroom suites, each furnished with desk/dining area, refrigerator, stove top, microwave, full bath and TV. Coffee machines with complimentary packages of coffee and tea are also included.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Vending machine
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Telephone
Clothes rack
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Budget
Languages Spoken
English, German

Location

88 E Main St PO Box 236, Wilmington, VT 05363-9645
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Piazzashell wrote a review Oct 2021
Somers, New York
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Room size was good, beds and bedding comfortable. Old brown worn carpeting in bathroom should be removed and bathrooms tiled. Motel needs renovations. Could be a much more pleasant experience if owner would put outdoor patio and seating by river directly behind motel. River is lovely but the motel ignores it instead they place outdoor seating in front of motel and close to the road. Poor business plan not to advertise and utilize the beautiful river running on the property.
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Date of stay: October 2021
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Ask for room close to river.
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Chris J wrote a review May 2022
Battle Creek, Michigan
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This is one of the most reasonably priced hotels in the area (to be honest, I’m not sure why hotels are so expensive in this region). It is an old road side motel and will take you back to a different time. The people at the desk were nice enough. The decor and furnishings are 1990 vintage, but there was a flatscreen tv and a mini fridge. The bed was fine. My two main gripes were 1. The safety lock (I don’t know what you call it… the thing that replaced the old chain locks) was broken. It wasn’t a very threatening area, but… I just prefer having the extra lock. I used the old lodge a chair under the door handle thing which was fine, but that should really be replaced. My only other gripe was that the nitwit couple in the room above me walked around and talked until about 2 in the morning. That floor is thin and I could hear every step and every syllable. I use a white noise app, but even that wasn’t enough.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Linda7132907 wrote a review Jun 2022
Anchorage, Alaska
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here for one night. I would say the decor is quaint. But I really liked it. It was very quiet even though it was on the main road. It was a bit chilly in the room and it seems as the temperature is controlled by someone in the main office. I always travel with my own blanket so it was no problem. Tiny bathroom. There is no breakfast or free coffee but Dot’s restaurant right down the street & they have the best blueberry muffins you’ll ever eat.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Nick wrote a review Feb 2020
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The husband and wife team made a total mess out of my booking, charging me for a day I cancelled more than a week previously and then selling my room on the night I was relying on it. Then they shouted at me on the phone - couldn’t have been ruder even though I had nowhere to stay. Like the Twilight Zone..
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Keith H wrote a review Sep 2023
Livermore, California
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Honeslty, this motel needs to have a total remodel and cleaning before I would consider staying here again. The innkeeper was not welcoming, and the office and signage was dingy and had hand printed signs warning guests how much the fines would be for smoking in rooms. Ironically, we appeared to be the only guests staying on a weeknight who were NOT heavy smokers. there are chairs outside each room with ash trays and even before we had finished bringing in our luggage one of our neighbors was outside their room smoking and the smoke wafted into our room immediately. The decor is circa 1955, not 1990 , as another review stated. Carpets, bedspreads and bath fixtures were all very worn and tired. Would not use shower as it was not clean enough. Overall, room was very dark, and one bedside lamp did not work. Innkeeper stated remodels were underway on second floor, but on the first floor, things were old and in disrepair. The decking in front of the first floor rooms was very irregular and a tripping hazard. Depending on your schedule and budget, consider another inn nearby.
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Date of stay: August 2023
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Laurel M wrote a review Aug 2023
Calgary, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I wish we hadn’t stayed here. Everything smells bad. The front office, entering our motel room, but the worst was the bathroom. Years of pee soaked into the carpet made me want to run. Hold your nose, don’t go in there barefoot. Even after getting out of the very old, very stained bathtub.

I have a feeling the elderly owners are just biding their time until they sell or close this motel. I can’t see anyone buying it. It would take a small fortune to bring it up to even basic standards.

I’ve stayed in quaint, older motels. Never anything as bad as this.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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d love wrote a review Aug 2021
Bloomfield, New York
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Comfortable bed. Unfortunately that is the only thing positive I can say. Air conditioner was circa 1970, took three hours to cool the room down. Shower didn’t work. Wouldn’t stay here again if they paid me to. Also had seven people in the room next to us…..not sure what was going on there….lol
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Don F wrote a review Jun 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Clean, convenient, family owned site. Already booked next year's stay. Close to gas, food, shops, and located right in the heart of the beautiful green mountains on the senic byway rt 9 The Molly Stark Trail....
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Valerie C wrote a review Mar 2020
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The rooms are clean and warm, beds comfortable. Nice mini fridge in the room kept everything cold; flatscreen tv works fine, plenty of channels. The decor is dated; slight mustiness but all in all a very convenient and friendly place to stay, close to mount Snow. We came to ski and snowboard. No breakfast, but we brought food.. The gas station convenience store across the street has fresh sandwiches also.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Doris W wrote a review Jan 2021
2.0 of 5 bubbles
We were staying for two nights and read the reviews however didn't expect the room to be so um..I can't even explain it. it is outdated which is fine, but the carpet is way dirty in the room. There was carpet in the BATHROOM which is the most awful thing I have seen in a motel/hotel room. I understand they are affordable but that is just gross. It should be ripped out and just left to be tile. You can hear people walking outside granted it is wood and an older establishment. The beds and sheets were uncomfortable. We can stay typically anywhere but this place ... it's a no go.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Deb R asked a question Mar 2015
Torrington, Connecticut
Do you allow dogs, I have a 50lb very friendly Shepard mix?
Answer from Thor46
Wilmington, Vermont
yes we do.......but he can't be left in the room when you go out
Piazzashell wrote a tip Oct 2021
Somers, New York50 contributions29 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask for room close to river."
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PriscillaNewJersey wrote a tip Jul 2019
Englewood25 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Marlboro music festival less than 10 miles away."
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fred d wrote a tip Jul 2018
spring, tx102 contributions43 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"upper floor"
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sallyT8579YM wrote a tip Jul 2018
Wilmington, Vermont1 contribution1 helpful vote
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Please try to find a better place to stay."
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Bmom1990 wrote a tip Nov 2017
Champaign, Illinois8 contributions3 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Choose another hotel. You won't sleep for all the bugs at this hotel."
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Viking Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Viking Motel?
Nearby attractions include Everyday Chic Boutique (1.1 km), 1836 Country Store (0.9 km), and Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio (0.9 km).
Is parking available at Viking Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Viking Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Dot's, The Anchor, and Folly.
Is Viking Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Wilmington.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Viking Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and German.
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