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Reviews of Traditions Hotel & Spa, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.5 out of 5

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 435 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First time we stayed here! The survey is asking us what we liked. We liked leaving. We saw pubic hair in the bath tub when neither of us had taken a shower yet; needless to say, we were upset and let the front desk know. The room was so tiny that only one person could be off the bed at a time because there was no room to move. The ad boasted a huge room with a fireplace in the photo, and it was fake; just lights and not even fake logs with propane. So they should not be advertising rooms with fireplaces if the fireplaces are only decorations. At 9:20 AM (checkout is 11:00, I believe) a maid walked right into the room and I was undressed. Granted, my husband had knocked the Do Not Disturb sign off the door when he went to get coffee, but still, don't they knock? Lastly, our room was the first off the lobby, and when I say first, I mean the doorframe began immediately adjacent to the lobby. It was loud and had no privacy. Overall? We would never stay here again. They didn't care a hoot about impressing new guests and they clearly don't clean bathrooms between guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Vincent on Feb 21, 2024
Erica,Thank you so much for your strong rating. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had forgitten my cuo there in one of the closets (long story). I gave them a call and they grabbed it for mw to pick up. Not only was it there for mw to pick up the next day, they cleaned it out too! The day time guest service worker was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Courtney Frear- Front Office Manager on Jan 19, 2024
DeAnna, It was a pleasure hosting you! I am so glad that you got to enjoy the quiet, relaxing ambiance of our historic mansion! It was no trouble finding your cup for you! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VinS on Jan 15, 2024
Colleen,Thank you for your strong rating regarding your stay at our hotel. We are so pleased to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back and visit us again in the future.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VinS on Dec 26, 2023
Matthew,Thank you so much for your strong rating regarding your stay at our hotel. It was our pleasure to host your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of bang for your buck.
Extremely nice hotel at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Courtney Frear, Front Office Manager on Oct 24, 2023
Cynthia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback about your stay, and score us so highly! We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stay here when in the Triple Cities
I always stay at Traditions when I am in town. Love the ambiance, the Spa, and the rooms. The location is center to almost everywhere I need to go when in town. Food is excellent too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VinS on Aug 23, 2023
Karen,Thank you so much for staying with us. We always enjoy having repeat guests stay with us. We look forward to your next visit.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

CHOI-FONG

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Courtney Frear, Front Office Manager on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure hosting you!

8/10 Good

Phylis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing, old country feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VinS on Aug 1, 2023
Phylis,Thank you for your strong rating. We are so happy you enjoyed the historic charm of our facility. It began life over 100 years ago as a private mansion and spent 60 years with IBMPlease visit us again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VinS on Jul 11, 2023
Richard,Thank you for your rating. We are pleased to see you enjoyed your stay with us. We sincerely appreciate yourfeedback.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Marthajean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel has potential.
The staff and the service at the hotel was excellent. The condtion of the hotel leaves a lot to be desired. The hotel is old. The hotel needs to be renovated. The hotel could be a gem if updated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VinS on Jun 29, 2023
Martha Jean,We are glad you found the service from our staff to be excellent. The hotel was originally built as a private mansion over 100 years ago. IBM used it for 60 years before current ownership purchased the facility.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Being the former IBM Country Club was cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VinS on Jun 26, 2023
James,Thank you for staying with us. We are so pleased yo enjoyed the rich history of our facility. We hope to see you again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VinS on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you Diane. Please visit us again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

2/10 Terrible

Earl

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VinS on May 16, 2023
Earl,We are sorry you did not seem to enjoy your stay. Without any comments, I am unable to address any concerns you may have had. Please feel free to call me in my office to discuss any issues you may have encountered.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

gregory, massapequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You can sense the nostalgia! Could be amazing with some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VinS on May 1, 2023
Gregory,Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed the rich history of our facility.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small. No refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VinS on Apr 18, 2023
Stephen,Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate hearing from our guests. Our rooms are smaller as the hotel was built as a private mansion over 100 years ago. IBM had the facility for 65 years till current ownership took it over.We do have refrigerators for rent. We hope to see you again soon.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful & a short drive from downtown Binghampton. All of the staff were very friendly & helpful. We ate at the restaurant and it was delicious. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VinS on Apr 3, 2023
Christopher, thank you so much. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, from our staff, to our food, and our beautiful facility.Please come again.vincent SanoGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spa attached
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Vincent on Mar 20, 2023
Karen,Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed our Spa. We are very proud of the facility and services provided.Please come again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Greenwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, rooms a little small. Breakfast was great, service was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VinS on Mar 8, 2023
Jill,Thank you so much. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We're glad you enjoyed our breakfast and service.Please come again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls are paper-thin. We could hear the tv next door as loudly and as clearly as the one in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VinS on Feb 28, 2023
Peter,We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey. Feedback from our guests is very important to us and your input helps with our continuing efforts to provide excellent service and a great stay.Thank you so much for your business and we look forward to seeing you in the future.Kind regards,Vincent M. Sano, CHAGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VinS on Mar 13, 2023
Colleen,Thank you for your strong rating regarding your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the near future.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Jolene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and hallways smelled like mildew. The room was clean but very small. It was ina desperate need of updates. Small tv, no refrigerator and the bed was right under the window that had plastic holders for the drapes that constantly hit your head. Ice machine was not working. Prompt service upon asking for more blankets, however, the attendant that brought them was trying to see into our room, WEIRD! The bed was also very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VinS on Feb 7, 2023
Jolene,Thank you for your input. We review every comment to see where we can make improvements to increase guest satisfaction.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Keri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at hundreds of hotels while traveling for fun or work and I must say Traditions is one of my new favorites and I’ll definitely be back again this year to spend a few days more. The hotel is not your brand new hotel it’s got charm, history, hiking trails, waterfalls, golf, a spa and the most amazing salt cave. Dinner was delicious at their small bar restaurant and the included breakfast was wonderful. This place is up a nice hill overlooking Binghamton where you can see gorgeous sunrises as well. Staff checking and checking out was very nice and the spa soaps and hair products were some of the best I’ve used at a hotel. Do yourself a favor and skip the hotels in town and stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VinS on Jan 23, 2023
Keri,Thank you so much for your encouraging words. We always appreciate guests providing their feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VinS on Dec 27, 2022
Bernard,Thank you so much. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service from ataff is a prime reason we return only here when in the area. Food and beverage seris also superior, though not available every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VinS on Dec 14, 2022
Anita,Thank you so much. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the exceptional service and food we provided. Our dedicated team truly enjoys serving our guests.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect. Breakfast perfect. We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VinS on Dec 5, 2022
Pamela,Thank you so much for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us , especially our breakfast. Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VinS on Dec 3, 2022
Mark,Thank you for your strong rating. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VinS on Oct 16, 2022
Sandra,Thank you so much for your strong rating. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Please visit us again.Vincent SanoGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Potash
Beautiful hotel wonderful staff very clean comfortable beds ands pillows great spa soap and lotion good choice for breakfast waffles eggs bagels fruit cereal yogart juices coffee tea Toast the only down fall hallways were very hot the ice maker not working on third floor had to go to second floor shade in my room came down and my room only smelled like smoke but a beautiful place with a spa I didn’t try it we all loved this history of the place thank you to the friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VinS on Sep 12, 2022
Thank you so much. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the near future.vincent SanoGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful century-old hotel with amazing history
Absolutely beautiful, century-old hotel with some amazing history. Our room was clean and very spacious. We had an outside deck which was really nice for sitting outside. Two drawbacks:the deck seemed to need some work and the hair dryer in the bathroom was useless. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VinS on Jul 25, 2022
Mark, Thank you for your comments. We truly appreciate hearing from our guests about what they love and where we can improve. Vincent Sano General Manager

6/10 Okay

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a shame......
I remember when this hotel was purchased and remodeled 15 yrs ago. It was absolutely beautiful and the service was amazing. Unfortunately those owners sold yrs ago and the current owners haven't dropped a dime into the place. Peeling wall paper, stained shower walls, loose plumbing fixtures, and a stale smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VinS on Jul 5, 2022
Scott, The ownership has been the same since 2004 when the property was purchased from IBM. Please feel free to give me a call in my office. Vincent Sano General Manager

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mother's day weekend
We decided to visit our son at the Binghampton University. We booked suite . It was very nice, spacious and clean . They had wedding that night , but wasn't bad , it got quiet after 10:00 PM. The only thing I can complain about is bed. When I was booking I asked them if their mattresses are firm or extra firm. They confirmed they have firm ones. Well , not really, mattress was very soft and I didn't sleep very well plus woke up with a pain in my back . Stuff was very nice and friendly especially the man from dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VinS on May 9, 2022
Thank you for your valuable input. The mattresses are firm but they are also the pillow top which probably makes them feel a little softer. We hope you had a great Mother's Day. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditions never disappoints
Traditions Hotel & Spa never disappoints, from friendly check in to a wonderful dinner (the food is amazing). They always make you feel special. The rooms are large and the beds are extremely comfortable. Every employee treated you like royalty. Will be back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VinS on Apr 26, 2022
Catherine, Thank you so much for your strong review of your stay with us. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our food and the service our staff provided. We look forward to seeing you again. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem in Johnson City! Well cared for property with beautiful spa on site. Courteous and helpful staff. Very knowledgeable about historical significance of the property and surrounding land.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Vins on May 6, 2022
Lesley, Thank you so much. We are very proud of our facility with its rich history. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the near future. Vincent Sano General Manager

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VinS on May 6, 2022
Michael, Thank you for staying with us. I see you gave us rating of 4. Please feel free to call my office to discuss any concerns you may have had. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well cared for older building that has lots of history, character, and charm. The free breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VinS on Apr 17, 2022
Kevin, Thank you so much. we are so pleased you enjoyed our hotel with its rich history. We are also happy to see you had a chance to enjoy our hot breakfast buffet. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

James Kyle

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building had a old antique look which I loved. It made it very mysterious. I loved our stay and our baby boy was very safe in the hotel room. We were able to let him crawl around safely and play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VinS on Apr 5, 2022
James, Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It is also nice to know you felt safe and in a clean environment for your baby boy to play in. Please visit us again in the future. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some ridiculous nit-picking in some recent reviews not withstanding, a stay at the Tradition should be on the top of anyone's list looking for a stay in the Endicott/Vestal area. First of all, it's a piece of history as the virtual birthplace of IBM. Magnificent scenery alone, perched atop a hill overlooking the valley is worth the room price. Too early in the season to enjoy playing the golf course, but the wandering road up to the hotel gives you a feel. The staff, from check-in (Mark?) to waitress (Emily) to the morning chef (Wayne) were all friendly, personable and efficient. The rooms are comfortable (splurge on one of the 2 room suites if it's in your budget!) and well attended. We were happily surprised to see the TV accommodated our ROKU HDMI plug in! Water pressure in the shower was impressively strong. This is absolutely NOT a place to be missed if your stay is in the area. Abandon the named hotel chains and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VinS on Mar 29, 2022
Thank you very much. We are so glad you allowed us to host your stay with us. I will pass along your kind words to our team. We are very proud of our facility with its rich history. We are especially proud of our dedicated staff that truly provides the best possible service to our guests. We hope to see you again in the near future. Vincent Sano General Manager

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very, very nice......
The only down side to the property is the condition of the carpeting in the hallways and the smallTV in the room. However, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VinS on Feb 24, 2022
Garey, Thank you very much for your input. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VinS on Jan 19, 2022
Michael, Thank you so much. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VinS on Dec 30, 2021
Thank you very much for your strong rating. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Vincent Sano General Managert

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VinS on Dec 13, 2021
Christine, Thank you for your strong rating. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again in the near future. Happy Holidays, Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VinS on Dec 9, 2021
Thank you for your strong rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel in the area.
This is the only hotel I stay at when I am in the Binghamton area. The rooms are wonderful and the spa is great. I love this hotel because it used to be used to house IBM employees in town for training. Holds a very special place in my heart since my family all worked for IBM. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VinS on Nov 23, 2021
Karen, Thank you so much. We are so pleased you enjoy staying with us. Our hotel has such a rich history .and it truly resonates with you. We look forward to seeing you again. Vincent Sano General Manager

2/10 Terrible

Electra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is REALLY dated, but that would have been okay. When we arrived the tiny TV in our first room didn't work, so they moved us to another room, which was fine. But that room had mold patches on the ceiling and there was even some on the lamp. LOTS of mold! I did tell management. The surrounding country is lovely, but this place needs a renovation badly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VinS on Nov 16, 2021
Dear Electra, Thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for failing to exceed your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Sincerely, Vincent M. Sano, CHA General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VinS on Nov 8, 2021
Samantha, Thank you so much for your strong rating. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the near future. Vincent Sano General Manager

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VinS on Nov 8, 2021
Christopher, It is always wonderful to hear from our guests. We are glad you had a wonderful stay with us. Please visit us again soon. Vincent Sano General Manager