Best Western Monticello

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Best Western
7.9 (488 reviews)
16 Raceway Road , Monticello , US
+1 845-796-4000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for Bethel Woods concerts
Friendly and helpful front desk staff (multiple mentions)
Many guests reported clean and comfortable rooms
Pool and sauna facilities noted positively
Good/ample breakfast for many guests
Quick check-in in several stays; strong shower water pressure
Cons:
Rooms and public areas often described as dated/old and in need of updates
Small/tiny bathrooms and sink outside bathroom reduce privacy
Thin walls / noise from other guests
At least one report of a filthy hot tub and no manager available
Breakfast items sometimes not replenished; limited continental selection
Occasional long check-in delays due to system issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mostly reported as clean (rooms/bathrooms cited as very clean in many reviews) but marred by at least one report of a filthy bathroom/hot tub and some mentions of yucky sheets and dated facilities.
Service
8.8
Generally praised: friendly, helpful front desk, quick/efficient check-ins in several reviews; isolated negative notes about one unfriendly receptionist and lack of a manager to address issues.
Location
9.2
Strong positive: repeatedly noted as very convenient for Bethel Woods concerts and a good location for the area.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed to negative: rooms described as dated, shabby, or in need of updates; several complaints about tiny bathrooms, sinks outside bathrooms, and uncomfortable beds in some rooms (though others reported very comfortable beds).
Amenities
7
Pool and sauna received positive mentions, but the hot tub was reported filthy by one guest; suggestions for better recreation (game room) and some dated facility complaints.
Value for Money
8
Multiple comments indicate the hotel is reasonable for the price and a good choice for event stays; some operational hiccups noted but overall seen as good value.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast described as basic/buffet-style with both positive and critical notes (ok to good for many guests, but items ran out, limited selection, and some guests dislike typical continental offerings).
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall satisfied for event stays: many guests would stay again for concerts, citing cleanliness, friendly staff and convenient location despite dated rooms and some service/facility issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated just a 5-minute drive from Monticello Raceway, the Best Western Monticello offers easy access to local attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each guest room features a 25-inch cable TV with HBO, coffee maker, and other convenient amenities for a relaxing stay.

Exciting Activities: With an indoor pool, sauna, game room, and nearby skydiving and hot air-ballooning options, guests can enjoy a variety of activities during their stay.

Book your stay at the Best Western Monticello now for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EWR

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 488 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Douglas • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • couple • us
7
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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nadav • extended_group • il
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
About what I expected
Pros:

Breakfast was ok, pool and sauna were good. Wifi worked, AC worked. Room was clean and pleasant

Cons:

Our stay was too short to really make a deep evaluation, but just off the top I think these places should offer a well equipped game room, with pool, ping pong etc

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • us
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
1
Disgusting hot tub with zero staff to assist
Pros:

Not having a manager available

Cons:

Not having a manager available to report my filthy bathroom and hot tub

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Bhela • family_with_children • us
6
Fine for the price, but will not stay again
Cons:

The check in process was a nightmare (took over an hour because their system was not working). The breakfast was basic for American standards at best, things kept running out too. Also had a night where other guests were making a ton of noise which was made worse by the fact that the walls are very thin.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ferdinand • couple • de
8
Cons:

Die Dame am Empfang könnte etwas freundlicher gewesen sein!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

..Ms.Kat..(With a K..at the front desk is the best

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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modes • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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April • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Close proximity to Bethel Woods concerts!
Restaurant next door (Italian place) had phenomenal food.
All staff were pleasant.
Quiet room at end of hall. Slept really well.

Cons:

The beds were very uncomfortable.
The sink outside the bathroom made it hard for privacy getting dressed. The bathroom was too tiny to get dressed in.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Bob • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
שמואל ןוןאנקא • family_with_children • us
10
Realmente excelente
Pros:

Las amenidades, la Alberca techAda, el sauna

Cons:

Todo fue excelente

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • couple • us
3
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • us
2
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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JENNIFER • couple • us
9
Pros:

We were in town for a concert at Bethel Woods and overall satisfied with our stay.
The bathroom was tiny with the sink outside the toilet area, affording little privacy & terrible lighting while getting dressed. However, he room and bathroom were very clean, the bed was VERY comfortable, the staff friendly.
Personally, I'm not a fan of hotel breakfasts: sugary, processed foods, not sure if the eggs are "real" or not. But hubby was happy. Homefries or grits would have been a nice addition, but overall OK.
We would stay here again when in town and would recommend it to others.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee