The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont

Item: The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

3567 Main Street | Manchester, VT 05254 [SEE MAP]Manchester, VT [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

British history buffs will appreciate resort's Old World charm and activities like falconry and shooting

Staff received mixed reviews from former visitors

Built in 1769, this property was a popular hunting hub for British loyalists. Now, the Marriott-owned Equinox resort pampers guests with modern comforts while still preserving some of its Old World charm. You can still take lessons in shooting and falconry, plus enjoy such activities as mountain biking, tennis and golf. Most travelers compliment the small but plush rooms and suites (there are 195 total between the property's two main buildings). Many cite peace and quiet as a reason for a return visit, but some note that with the older building comes thin walls. Upscale amenities, such as 400-thread-count linens, flat-screen TVs and down pillows, made up for any extra noise, though. And if you're a Marriott Bonvoy program member, you can receive extra perks like complimentary stays by choosing to stay here. Recent visitors praised the fine dining at the resort's four restaurants, but several were less than impressed with the service staff.

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Location: Manchester, VT

Hotel Class: 4.5-star

Property Type: Resort, 195 rooms

Primary View: Mountain(s)

Style: Traditional, Modern, Historic

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The resort's main draw is the extracurricular activities like falconry, fly fishing, off-road Land Rover driving, ... and one of the top 75 golf courses in the country according to Golf Digest.

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As you arrive between two-story-tall Doric columns, bellhops uniformed in jodhpurs and argyle knee socks take your luggage.

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Dating back to 1769 when it first opened as a lodging house, the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa is a historic property set on 1,300 acres of spectacular grounds with the Green Mountains as a backdrop.

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Anchored in the village center is this stately 1790 resort featuring luxury appointments in a blend of modern and classic style. The Spa at Equinox is a perfect spot to unwind and decompress.

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 218 have reviewed the The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont, giving it a rating of 3.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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3.5 (based on 218 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Guest rooms and suites are divided between two of the resort's 17 buildings, each with its own style. All guest rooms feature neutral hues, dark wood furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the surrounding area. Amenities include large wall mirrors, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, plush bedding and marble bathrooms. Suites come with separate living rooms with sofa beds. Most suites also have kitchens, fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs.

Daily $35 resort fee includes internet access, in-room bottled water and local phone calls
Charles Orvis Inn's Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite has vaulted ceilings with skylights

Standard room size: 220-300 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The historic Equinox was originally built in 1769 and has been restored many times since to keep it up-to-date. Located in Manchester Village, Vermont, the property has a rich history that includes visits from four former American presidents. The resort is also surrounded by the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest, which offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Approximately 62 miles northeast of Albany International Airport
Outlet shopping mall sits about a mile away
Closest Amtrak station is 34 miles north of property
Daily resort fee includes valet and self-parking and area shuttle service

24-hour valet parking (free)
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle (with fee)
Car service (free)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

There are four restaurants at The Equinox: The Chop House, Marsh Tavern, The Colonnade and Dormy Grill. The Chop House is a steakhouse that is only open for dinner, while Marsh Tavern is located in the oldest building on the property and serves lunch and dinner daily. The Colonnade specializes in breakfast and offers seasonal holiday buffets, and Dormy Grill is available seasonally at the golf course.

Falcon Bar has a fire pit and serves a variety of cheeses and chocolates alongside wines and scotches
Reservations can be made online in advance for Marsh Tavern

Number of restaurants: 4.0

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The pool at The Equinox can be found within the spa. Surrounded by deck chairs and chaise lounges, the 75-foot pool is heated throughout the year and features several lap lanes. Free water aerobics classes are offered at the pool Monday through Saturday as well.

Pool open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 or 10 p.m.
Adults-only swim hours are every day from 6 to 8 a.m.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The Spa at The Equinox offers a variety of massages, facials, nail services and body treatments, plus a relaxation room with a fireplace. Saunas and steam rooms are also available in the fitness center's locker rooms. Spa services feature locally grown Vermont ingredients and products.

Spa open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Children 15 and younger are not permitted in treatment areas
Spa packages available

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

The Equinox sits near a variety of kid-friendly facilities, including a snow tube park, ski and snowshoe trails, mountaing bike paths, an adventure park and an ice rink. Back on-site, older kids can participate in fly fishing, shooting or falconry lessons offered by the property's schools.

Concierge can provide families with a list of local childcare providers
Indoor lap pool available
Children 12 and younger stay for free in parents' rooms

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The fitness center at The Equinox is housed within the property's spa and features a variety of cardio and strength-training machines. A movement studio with yoga classes is also available on-site. And at the 75-foot pool, guests can swim laps or participate in complimentary water aerobics classes.

Use of fitness center, tennis courts and resort bicycles, plus access to Equinox Preservation Trust's hiking trails covered by daily resort fee
Several ski areas sit nearby, and paddleboats and canoes can be rented off-site at Emerald Lake and Lake Shaftsbury
Yoga classes cost $15 per person

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The 18,500-square-foot meeting and event space at The Equinox includes rooms that can accommodate between 14 and 350 guests. The largest of the property's seven meeting rooms is the Rockwell Ballroom, which features chandeliers and can be divided into three smaller venues. Offered meeting amenities include audiovisual equipment, catering services and a business center with computers and a copy machine.

Team-building activities can be arranged through conference coordinator
Daily resort fee covers Wi-Fi throughout the property
Largest outdoor space is the 4,000-square-foot Taconic Tent

Number of meeting rooms: 7.0

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

Dogs weighing up to 80 pounds are welcome at the resort for a one-time cleaning fee of $125. Travelers with three or more dogs are charged an additional $50 per pet. All rooms with dogs come with pet amenities like food and water bowls, dog beds and a welcome kit.

Signed pet waiver required at check-in for rooms with pets
Dogs cannot be left unattended in guest rooms and must be leashed when in public areas

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Golf

The on-site Golf Club at The Equinox is a par-71 course set with 6,423-yards of fairways, bunkers and greens. The course was built in 1926 by Walter Travis and renovated in 1991 by Rees Jones. In addition to the club's course, golfers have access to a pro shop and grill.

Tee times can be booked with room
Golf lessons available for an additional fee

Golf carts
Golf packages
Club rentals
Club house
Refreshment stand or restaurant
Caddie service
Pro shop

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Wedding

There are four wedding venues at The Equinox: two ballrooms, a pavilion and a barn. The Rockwell Ballroom, the largest of the four spaces, can accommodate up to 350 guests for ceremonies, up to 320 people for receptions or up to 200 guests for banquets with dance floors. An on-site wedding specialist is available to help couples plan wedding details like catering services and venue decor.

Each of the resort's elopement packages includes officiating services, a credit for flower arrangements, an hour photo shoot and a three-course dinner for two
Discounted room rates available for wedding guests

Maximum wedding guest capacity: nan

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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