The Equinox A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa Vermont

I have heard so many wonderful things about the Equinox Spa and decided to treat my daughter and her friend to massages. This was the best gift I could have given them. They both work stressful jobs and really needed VIP treatment. They enjoyed everything the Spa had to offer and then spent the rest of the day in Manchester. After a delicious dinner at the Equinox they headed home. They left Manchester feeling like they had just had a week long vacation - totally relaxed and stress-free. Thanks to all the staff at the resort for helping me give such a wonderful gift. They will definitely be back - next time hopefully for a long weekend.

Loved our stay at this historic gem! The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa is full of charm and warm hospitality. The property is historic and older, but it’s very well maintained and clean — you can feel the care put into it. The service truly stood out; the staff checked in with us throughout our stay and remembered us by name. You don’t find that kind of personal touch at many places anymore. The grounds are absolutely stunning, perfect for strolling or relaxing. We also loved the 24-hour coffee and tea service in the lobby — such a thoughtful perk! There are two well-kept tennis courts, a great pro, and plenty of free parking in the back. A truly relaxing and memorable experience.

I booked this trip for my family as a splurge and was disappointed from the moment we parked until the moment we checked out. Given the reputation of the hotel, we were willing to pay the high prices and the "resort fee", but there was no service that made any of this worthwhile. We had no help getting to our room, which was a pretty good distance with all of our bags and was also difficult to find. Once we walked into the room, it was obvious it was just a basic room with no real ammenities--not even coffee? We wanted to do the burger and beer deal at the Falcon Bar (partially because almost literally every other restaurant in Manchester was closed for 'spring break', but that's a different issue) where the tension was palpable because the one server was completely overwhelmed. We waited half an hour for our beer and about an hour for our burgers, which was pretty stressful since we were dining with our baby. My husband left in the middle to try to refill our water himself, but there wasn't any to be found anywhere on the first floor. The website mentions a huge nature preserve "on site", which you actually have to walk to off the shoulder of a road which I didn't feel comfortable doing with a dog and a baby. If I had known this, I also wouldn't have paid an additional daily fee to bring my dog. The hot tub and the sauna were not working. My husband did say he enjoyed the golf course. Overall, if you're looking for a nice relaxing trip, book somewhere else.