Waterbury, VT - Gateway Motel??

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  1. heffnate77

    heffnate77 Zealot (551) Nov 18, 2011 New York

    I'm looking for any info on this motel in Waterbury? I'm headed up there in a few weeks for some of their tasty brews at the Blackback and HF and Alchemist Breweries, but I can't seem to find any info on this place. It pretty much doesn't exist online. I've stayed at the Stagecoach Inn -- very nice and affordable, but I think this place may be cheaper. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 heffnate77, Jun 21, 2012
  2. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
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    The Gateway burned down a few years ago and was replaced by apartments. Trust me, you didn't want to stay there anyway unless you pack needles or a crack pipe when you travel. I can't really offer any advice, having never visited Waterbury as a tourist, but people do seem to love the Stagecoach. There is also a Best Western a mile or so from downtown, very close to the Alchemist cannery and a couple of B&B's around.
     
    #2 skivtjerry, Jun 21, 2012
  3. franklinn

    franklinn Initiate (0) May 29, 2012 Vermont

    the stagecoach is stumbling distance of the bars.
     
    #3 franklinn, Jun 22, 2012
  4. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    I've stayed at Stagecoach and the Best Western. Although Stagecoach is closer to Blackback, etc., Best Western is also within walkable distance.
     
    #4 jbart, Jun 22, 2012
  5. duchessedubourg

    duchessedubourg Savant (1,181) Nov 2, 2007 Vermont

    Best Western isn't cheap and it's farther to walk, but it's, well...predictable. Everyone I know who stays at Stagecoach raves about the ginormous breakfast they serve. Check out Thatcher Brook Inn - or did Irene close them out?
     
    #5 duchessedubourg, Jun 22, 2012
  6. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
    Pooh-Bah

    Thatcher Brook Inn closed a couple of years ago and has recently been refurbished and reopened by the new owners. It's near the Best Western, close to the Alchemist (and Ben & Jerry's) but a long stumble from the village.
     
    #6 skivtjerry, Jun 22, 2012
  7. PaulB

    PaulB Crusader (429) Sep 3, 2002 Massachusetts

    That hill back to the Best Western from town can be a killer on foot and on bike! duchessedubourg's take on the Best Western is right on.
     
    #7 PaulB, Jun 22, 2012
  8. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    I only live a half an hour from Waterbury, but when we consume too much the Stagecoach has always served us well and like the OP says, killer breakfast.
     
    #8 youbrewidrink, Jun 22, 2012
  9. heffnate77

    heffnate77 Zealot (551) Nov 18, 2011 New York

    I don't have any type crack paraphernalia, so the Gateway wouldn't work anyway.

    Thanks for the info. I was surprised at how expensive the Best Western was...no excuse to not stay at Stagecoach. Even if for just their breakfast.
     
    #9 heffnate77, Jun 22, 2012
  10. makisupapolice14

    makisupapolice14 Pundit (799) Jun 5, 2005 New York

    definitely stay at the stagecoach. we stayed there last summer and are again. perfect location, nice hosts, and excellent fast
     
    #10 makisupapolice14, Jun 22, 2012
  11. franklinn

    franklinn Initiate (0) May 29, 2012 Vermont

    Drop a line when you're up in waterbury, we'll be temporary neighbors :wink:

    Are you coming up for the HF bottle release?
     
    #11 franklinn, Jun 22, 2012
  12. duchessedubourg

    duchessedubourg Savant (1,181) Nov 2, 2007 Vermont

    A business associate mentioned how expensive that ugly chain hotel is too - plus your money stays right in Waterbury at the Stagecoach - and the town is still in financial recovery after Irene, so thanks for spending your dollars locally.
     
    #12 duchessedubourg, Jun 23, 2012
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  13. Caudalie

    Caudalie Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2011 Canada (QC)

    when is the HF bottle release?
     
    #13 Caudalie, Jun 24, 2012
  14. franklinn

    franklinn Initiate (0) May 29, 2012 Vermont

    July 14th
     
    #14 franklinn, Jun 24, 2012
  15. Caudalie

    Caudalie Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2011 Canada (QC)

    Oh, I'm heading to waterbury from montreal tonight to visit brewpubs, and just realized that HF is closed on sunday, monday and tuesday : ( I hope the tap selection at reservoir, prohibition pig and blackback is worth the travel!
     
    #15 Caudalie, Jun 24, 2012
  16. Caudalie

    Caudalie Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2011 Canada (QC)

    And thanx for insight guys, I chose the Stagecoach, looks like a friendly place...
     
    #16 Caudalie, Jun 24, 2012
  17. franklinn

    franklinn Initiate (0) May 29, 2012 Vermont

    The taplists there will not disappoint. Rez ran out of a lot of stuff last night, so there are plenty of fresh kegs. The blackback has up to date taplists on their facebook page, I think the pig might too.
     
    #17 franklinn, Jun 24, 2012
  18. Caudalie

    Caudalie Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2011 Canada (QC)

    thanx! I should be hitting one of the 3 around 11:15
     
    #18 Caudalie, Jun 24, 2012
  19. Longstaff

    Longstaff Initiate (0) May 23, 2002 Massachusetts

    Not to mention playing frogger with stupid locals in pick up trucks who thinks its funny to deliberately swerve at you walking on the side of the road. True story.
     
    #19 Longstaff, Jun 25, 2012
  20. dukes

    dukes Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2012 Maryland

    Stagecoach is awesome. Friendly people and great breakfast.
     
    #20 dukes, Jun 25, 2012
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