Manchester, Vermont
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Historic sporting estate
Manchester, Vermont
Renovated
2008
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottHistoric sporting estate
The property operates like a classic country club, built around traditional field sports and rambling trails beneath Mount Equinox.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Colonial foundations from 1769 that sheltered revolutionaries and four American presidents.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the resort is named for Mount Equinox, and though recently renovated, is about as traditional as a resort can be.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Historic Main Street sits right outside the colonnade, and woodland trails climb Mount Equinox directly from the grounds.
The rooms
Rooms across the historic clapboard buildings keep a traditional New England look, with windows looking out toward the mountains.
The pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
Exposed timber trusses span the heated indoor lap pool, and wood-paneled saunas sit beside a year-round outdoor whirlpool.
The spa
Treatment rooms sit behind a columned portico for heated basalt stone therapy and warm Ayurvedic herbal oil massages.
Gym and movement studio
A sunlit fitness room faces tall windows, and the mirrored movement studio hosts barre and mat Pilates classes.
Falcon Bar
Craft cocktails line the dark polished bar, and the wood-paneled lounge steps out to a stone fire pit.
At the table
The historic Marsh Tavern serves New England comfort food at fireside tables, and an outdoor terrace overlooks the mountains.
How it began
The property began in 1769 as the Marsh Tavern, the first Loyalist holding seized by American revolutionaries.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.