The Inns at Equinox

Could be a charmer in VT but lack of services and deterioting conditions of the buildings and grounds take away from the overall charm of the hotel

The Equinox is a classic, rambling, white clapboard hotel in the best New England tradition. It is well maintained, added onto over the years, and is in a magnificent location. Note that the advertised trailhead is not quite as close as they make it seem, but the nature walks are quite pretty. Because it has been cobbled up over the years, getting around inside the hotel can be a little confusing, but that just adds to the charm. The tavern was a pleasant place for an afternoon beer but the Chop House restaurant was closed, which kind of defeated the idea of using the $50 room credit for a nice meal there. However, we walked down the streer to the Silver Fork, which turned out to be an excellent place for dinner. The room was average. It was well-appointed and comfortable, with an armoire and a large t.v., but it was otherwise uninteresting. The bathroom was small, but recently refurbished. There was no coffee maker, and they ran out of coffee in the lobby by 9:30. That was a disappointment. But it is a lovely location, and worth considering.

Spa stuff was not well trained. Hotel needs updates. Too expensive for the quality. It was still a lovely property, but we expected more.

This was our second visit to The Equinox and first multi-night stay. Everything was wonderful - a very comfortable room with a view of Mount Equinox and a very nice bathroom, staff who made you feel like a regular guest, a nice spa area - pool, hot tub, fitness center - that was a perfect escape from the rain, and good food and friendly service in the Marsh Tavern. A perfect, relaxing getaway. We're happy that it's close enough to our NJ home that we can visit often.

Love this resort. Staff is friendly and attentive. The best pool, spa and beautiful grounds. Back patio deck is perfect in the evenings.