Residence Inn Binghamton

Not a lot to do in the area. Very close to Binghamton university. Binghampton zoo is very cute, especially for little kids. Tully s restaurant in shopping center next door was great.

Great experience for a sick price.

Pros: In suite Kitchen, Fridge, etc. The Fireplace is nice on a cold, damp Upstate New York Winter's night. Close to a main drag (The Vestal Parkway) which takes you to Shopping, Dining, Binghamton University, a Movie Theatre at the Town Square Mall. Also, there is a Sam's Club nearby: if you are staying for a long time, you can stock up on provisions there and use the in suite fridge, stove and microwave. There is a nice breakfast each morning. There is always hot coffee and tea near the reception area. Great during the cold months here. Cons: Some of the staff seemed not so happy to be with the public. Since I love Residence Inns, I only mention this since a lot of travelers from other parts of the country might take it personally. I am chalking some of the attitude of the staff up to seasonal sadness. I don't think the sun came out longer than half a day for the time I stayed there. I am willing to bet a stay in June or July will give you happier times. The Front desk clerks are great. But I think some of the guests mistreat them, so they may seem stand offish upon first encounter. Remember treat others as you want to be treated. Good to know: Monday to Thursday there is a buffet reception style dinner with a different themes. In summer time, I hear they have cookouts for the guests. Tip the Housekeepers. You won't regret it. There are a lot of long term guests staying at the hotel (natural gas workers, ER doctors from out of town working at a local hospital) which give the place a sort of a "Cheers" vibe where you get to know the regulars :-). I would stay there again. Next time, in June when I can use the pool! ...read more

Variety of restaurants in the mall next door. Check out the reviews before you eat at them. Purchased dinner at Mediterranean Gyro, prices, service, selections were good, not so much the food. Don't waste you money on a salad, you don't get what the menu says, just a "that's how WE make the salad".

A liked that there was a nice sports bar at the next lot down the street. E would have walked but it was cold out. Buy your fire log at the front desk so you don't have to go back outside. Liked the granite. Very nice. Didn't get to try breakfast.

Great place to stay to relax and unwind. Not a lot of area noise and the ability to have a fire in the fireplace was a lovely touch to the end of a long day. Staff was very courteous and friendly.