The Equinox

Historic Rt 7A
Montpelier, VT 05254
Nightly Rates: ( 349.00 - 455.20 )
4 Star

Property Description

The equinox spans 2,300 acres of land including the historic equinox hotel, the Charles Orvis inn, Avanyu spa re-opened in 2003 with a beautiful 13,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility, an 18-hole championship quality golf course and clubhouse, Equinox pond and part of Mount Equinox. Located in Manchester Village, Vermont the resort can trace its roots to 1769, when Equinox, adjacent townhouses and the CharlesOrvis inn. The Charles Orvis inn, reopened in July 1995, includes nine luxurious one and two bedroom suites with marble baths, full cherry paneled kitchens, gracious living and dining areas. Guests at the Orvis Inn enjoy the exclusive use of the private tying room bar, billiard room, stately board room and marble terrace.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Pets Allowed
· Pool
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Tennis
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

Guest Rooms
The Equinox offers 183 guest rooms, suites and townhouse accommodations. All rooms are equipped with telephone, cable television, voice mail, data ports and private bath. The quoted rates are not available for five or more rooms. Meals are serviced in the elegance of The Colonnade dining room or in the traditional atmosphere of The Marsh Tavern. Equinox Townhouses Complete with fireplaces, fully-equipped kitchens, gorgeous mountain views and porches, the townhouses offer an exceptional alternative to traditional hotel accommodations. Townhouse rates are based on two people per bedroom. The Charles Orvis Inn The Charles Orvis Inn at The Equinox offers business and leisure travelers an upscale country retreat with private, personalized service. The elegantly restored 19th century residence includes nine luxurious one and two bedroom suites with marble baths, full cherry-paneled kitchens, and gracious living and dining areas. The Board Room, the Tying Room Bar and the Billiard Room are all beautifully appointed in a timeless club ambiance.

Rate Disclaimer

All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is EST GMT-5
· Opened in 1769
· Renovated in 2003
· 183 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 4 floors.

Directions

Take Route 87 New York thruway North to Route 7 East becomes 9 East at NY/VT border. Continue to Bennington and turn left onto 7 North. Take exit 3 turn left onto 313 then right onto historic Route 7a North and drive 12 miles to the Equinox.

Located on the village green in the center of the historic village and one mile south of the shopping district.

ALBANY AIRPORT is 65 miles southwest.

Guarantee Policy

Credit card guarantee required. Except for 10JUL06-21OCT06, 22DEC06-31DEC06, 20MAY07-13SEP07, 14SEP07-20OCT07, 21DEC07-31DEC07: Credit card deposit required.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel 24 hours prior to arrival, local hotel time. Except for 10JUL06-14SEP06, 20MAY07-13SEP07: Cancel 21 days prior to arrival. For 15SEP06-21OCT06, 22DEC06-31DEC06, 14SEP07-20OCT07, 21DEC07-31DEC07: Cancel 45 days prior to arrival

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

The Marsch Tavern The showpiece of the hotel is this authentic tavern, the original structure of the Equinox, which dates back to 1769. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch, late lunch, and dinner serving regional cuisine and fine spirits. Live entertainment is featured on weekends. There is cocktail service offered on the Marsh Tavern terrace through late night during summer months. The Colonade The grand Colonnade offers an elegant dining experience featuring contemporary American and European cuisine and wines. Dinner is served July to mid-October on Tuesday-Saturday evenings. An exquisite, showstopping brunch is offered every Sunday from Noon - 2:30 PM. The Dormy Grill Open seasonally, the Dormy Grill is located at the clubhouse at the Gleneagles Golf Course serving casual lunches and fabulous evening Lobsterfests on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Meal Plans

Modified American Plan available for 75.00 USD per person per day plus taxes and gratuities; total is 93.00. Children's price is 45.00; total is 55.80. Full American Plan available for 95.00 USD per person per day; total is 117.80. Children's price is 57.00; total is 70.68.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Rooms

At The Equinox, we know the secrets to productive meetings and memorable social events - and we are willing to share them with you anytime! We can orchestrate everything from a meeting for three to an elegant wedding reception for 300. We offer a choice of ten meeting rooms totaling more than 15,000 square feet, ranging from grand ballrooms to spacious suites. We will provide you with the perfect surroundings, the latest audio/visual equipment and superb in-house catering. Your groups will enjoy elegant accommodations and amenities, gracious personal service, and a wealth of recreational activities. Play golf at the restored Gleneagles Golf Course, learn to fly a hawk at the British School of Falconry and master off-road driving at the Land Rover Driving School. You can hike and mountain bike our trails, fly fish at our private fourteen acre pond and relax and unwind with massages and a variety of spa services. In the winter, take to the hills and valleys at our cross country touring center, ice skate on our own rink and snowshoe on our mountain trails. And of course, we stand ready to help you arrange tours of local attractions or plan some of our exciting team building activities in the great outdoors of Vermont.

Recreation Information

Recreation and Health

Mar 31-Apr 25th, 2006 - Golf Course closed due to Winter Season. Scheduled to re-open Apr 26th, 2006 Relax and unwind with a massage or spa treatment...go for a swim... take a class... or workout on our state-of-the-art equipment. Play tennis and croquet on our regulation courts or give volleyball a try. The Equinox Fitness Spa offers a full complement of activities and services including: Reiki, massages, reflexology, exfoliation treatments, muslin wraps, private training and exercise classes, and body composition analysis. The facility also offers tone & stretch, aqua aerobics and fitness treks. It houses Nautilus and free-standing weights, cardiovascular equipment, sauna and steam rooms, and heated indoor and outdoor pools. Other Activities In addition to golfing on the Gleneagles Golf Course, mastering off-road driving techniques at the Land Rover Driving School and handling birds of prey at the British School of Falconry, we offer many other activities to plan a memorable stay at The Equinox.

Area Attractions

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

HILDENE.......................................0.5.......S SOUTHERN VERMONT ART CENTER.....................1.......N STRATTON MOUNTAIN..............................17.......E BROMLEY MOUNTAIN................................7.......E DORSET PLAYHOUSE................................6.......W WESTON PLAYHOUSE...............................22.......E AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FLY FISHING..............NEXT DOOR...N MERCK FOREST...................................12.......NW BENNINGTON MUSEUM..............................20.......S BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS.................21.......S CLARK ART INSTITUTE............................30.......S BILLINGS FARM AND MUSEUM.......................50.......NE SHELBURNE MUSEUM...............................90.......N SIMON PEARCE...................................45.......NE KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN............................40.......NE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE..........................22.......E RILEY RINK AT HUNTER PARK.......................2.......N ORVIS STORE.....................................1.......N