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Reviews of Birches Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

660 Saratoga Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12831, United States of America

#24 of 29 hotels in Saratoga Springs

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Review Score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good for a night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floor was visually clean but when my daughter walked around in her socks and we noticed the bottom of her socks became super dark and dirty. We then all just kept our shoes on in the room. The other thing that was slightly annoying was that breakfast was advertised as being included. We got up in the morning and walked to the main office (which was locked) trying to figure out where breakfast was because there was no information on this. With no luck we had to drive to get breakfast which cost about $50. When they messaged me back a bit later they let me know there were "vouchers" on the microwave. When I looked, there were 4 little square papers that said you could redeem one for a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich at a nearby restaurant. This detail would have been helpful to know. Because there was no Keurig or anything like that, we didn't think to look in the corner on a small microwave which was on top of a mini fridge for a breakfast coupon.

    Room was clean for the most part and the ease of entrance via a code was convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    6.0
    Mediocre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unclean

    Convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Easy and nice.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Window covering in bathroom, a bath mat, a mat in front of sink and inside of door.

    Floors, bed, ease of entry, hot water for shower, tea pot, tea, breakfast at neighbors was good, iron.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Cold start but was a decent night's stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It took a long time for the room to warm up from 57 degrees. Then when I was ready to sleep, I set the heat to 58, and woke up to it at 69, which was not the temperature I had set it at. The shower was not super high pressure, but was fine. The fridge had a loud noise every time the compressor came on that woke me up.

    The room was clean, spacious, not cluttered, and open. The decorations were pleasantly modern. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Nice affordable room not far from downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Electric car charger did not work

    Nice room, easy check in, comfortable bed

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    Hoping owners can work thru their kinks in renovation efforts, achieve their goal!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a problem with the water --no cold running water. A phone call brought 'David' to check; he said they'd been working on plumbing in their recently renovated rooms. Within 30 minutes he had solved problem of cold water issue. However, there was a problem with drains; stopped up every time water was run, whether hot or cold. Appears corroded --perhaps too much lime in tap-water? Therefore, we did not attempt to take showers! Advertised, but NO breakfast was offered to us. 'Deluxe King Room also advertised as having microwave; NONE was there. only one chair in entire room, lamp at desk broken.

    Location suited us since we were visiting grandchildren at Skidmore. I appreciated the king-sized bed, linens generous, very clean. Requested extra pillows -- not a problem, delivered inside 10 min. Birches is an 'old-style' motel newly renovated; obviously not finished yet. new owners trying very hard to make a go of it and we wish them good luck!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Above average. Nothing really wrong. Expected a bit more comfort for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over priced

    Simple

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    Great place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not have it

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    6.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hot Water was luke warm

    fit our needs

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner was telling me that he had just renovated but there was already clearly damage or just cheep materials or items used... the bed frame made noise cuz it was just a metal platform, and the bathroom was tiny with a window without a shade or privacy frosting, the comforter already had stains, and whoever made the bed had turned it so the tag was by the pillow to try and hide the stains. You can tell that all they really did is put some new wall finishes up maybe replaced the furniture but the sink ... was a porcelain pedestal and where the bowl meets the stand there was a massive chip that I think someone tried to hide but literally missed half the chip... I was lucky and paid the price based on previous owners... obviously I don't know what it was before the improvements but the new owner tried to tell me how great it was now and the current rates... I would have been really really upset had I paid the current rates for that room.

    The ease of entry with just a code, location was good for my needs, bed was decent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Looking forward to going back next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy access

    Close to everything, very convenient

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When getting the shower ready, it took a good 10 minutes to get hot water.

    Room we exactly what I was looking for

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    6.0
    Good few things water pressure and larger towels
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure very low

    Was clean and comfy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a roadside motel - it's not a luxury Hotel, but it was clean, comfortable and conveniently located to the SPAC for a concert. Owner was onsite and very helpful - I would stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water, no hand soap at sink. Could not access WiFi. No longer have free breakfast, but still advertised.

    Quiet and newly renovated. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No curtains in bathroom and floors were cold.

    Location was perfect an inexpensive, it fit our needs to a tee.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had to call to get a blanket/duvet for our bed. The drain in the bathroom sink, slated for replacement, was very slow, something we reported to the owner. Even for Saratoga Springs in high season, it seemed pricey for the location and condition. The online check-in did not work for me; I had to call to complete the process.

    The location served us well. The room was spacious and generally comfortable. The air conditioning was working well. We had a good chat with one of the co-owners the first morning. It was only 7 weeks earlier that they took possession and they have started to make improvements, but have much still to do.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    6.0
    good accommadation for our purposes. Very expensive for the basic room. David was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    water pressure in shower was poor. need additional pillows for the bed.

    bed was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    8.0
    One night stay in a quiet, comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet location. Close to town.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no extra toilet paper in the bathroom, the hot water took a long time to get warm and didn’t get as hot as I would have liked. Had to ask for the breakfast coupons and they were left out in the rain on our door when we weren’t there. Bleach was left on the toilet and ruined some clothing. We did get a credit off our stay but I wish the staff had cleaned the bleach off. I think there are new owners as of this month (July). They have some learning to do.

    The location was amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better location for the price. The place was also freshly painted which was nice. Self check in was easy and convenient.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low lighting in rooms, no blankets on beds just a sheet, bathroom smelled like cat pee by the furnace. The bathroom window had no privacy shade. We also ran out of toilet paper on a one night stay.

    Location was close to downtown Saratoga Springs

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    8.0
    fine place to spend the night when tired from travel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the previous owner was not on the premises to give keys or great guests with questions. had to call them to find out what supposed to do or where to go. left pajama top in room and owner never called or emailed me back about it. property has since sold so hope there’s better support for guests

    used this as a quick overnight stop, worked fine. liked having sink and fridge to handle drinks and leftovers while traveling through. simple motor court style but clean and quiet

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    6.0
    Not terrible, but certainly not an overly pleasant experience. Accomodating staff to make up for technological hiccups.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some difficulties checking in, no mirrors anywhere in the property, loud construction started in the property at 6 in the morning and kept us awake for the next couple of hours. However, the staff did allow us to check out a few hours late to make up for it.

    room was clean and bed was comfortable , nice staff

    Stayed in July 2023

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