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South Shire

4.0 star property
4-star inn perfect for exploring Bennington

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Restaurant
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201
  • Place, Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bennington Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Vermont College
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Grand Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bennington

City center retreat .Within a 5-minute walk of this Bennington inn, you'll find Bennington Arts Guild Gallery and Fiddlehead at Four Corners. Green Mountain National Forest and Harmon Hill are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bennington Potters Yard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bennington Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Southern Vermont College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bennington Battle Monument - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dutchman's Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

South Shire

4-star inn perfect for exploring Bennington
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, a meeting room, and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this inn measures 700 square feet (65 square meters) and includes conference space. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at South Shire. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bennington inn.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 700 sq ft of conference space
  • 65 sq m of conference space
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
South Shire offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 350 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 350 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

South Shire Inn
South Shire Bennington
South Shire Inn Bennington

Frequently asked questions

How close is South Shire to the airport?

South Shire is 39 mi (59-min drive) away from the Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does South Shire have an airport shuttle?

South Shire offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 125 per vehicle, one-way.

Does South Shire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at South Shire, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at South Shire?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at South Shire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at South Shire?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does South Shire have a pool?

South Shire does not have a pool.

Does South Shire have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does South Shire have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is South Shire to downtown Bennington?

South Shire is 0.8 mi away from Bennington.

South Shire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great period decor! Spacious rooms and an inviting living room to relax. Also walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants was a real plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house is a beautiful New England structure with a variety of rooms to choose from. Our room, the Gold room was luxurious and spacious with great light during the day. The "private bath" is across the hall requiring proper dress to exit the room and enter the bathroom. It's a small point but different nonetheless than in in-room bath. The heating function was a bit tricky since it is an older hot water heat register that takes some time to heat up or down so you need to be mindful of time needed to adjust the room heat. A couple of notes for the management (I was in the hotel business for 20 years) relate to the living room/parlor furnishings. There is an enormouse floral arrangement in the center of the room between the seating arrangements that obstructs the view of the front window. I would suggest moving it to a corner of the room to allow other guests to enjoy the view to the outside and adding a second table and chairs to take advantage of the room and view. Other guests are required to sit in the restaurant away from the living room area and it felt isolated. Staff is casually under dressed for the surroundings of the inn. I would spruce them up a bit. The receptionist did not provide a greeting when we arrived and it felt we weren't welcomed adequately. Overall, however, it's a beautiful place to stay and just needs a little more attention to the guest experience. I'm happy to talk with anyone should they desire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool rooms. Al different and many with fireplaces. Friendly staff
Pretty and good location
Comfy
Warm and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, peaceful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David, San Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was clueless. There was no on-property parking available. Room was uncomfortably warm. Bath was empty. Run down properly. All-around terrible. My scores are generous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique historical property, the furnishings are all lovely antiques. The parlor room is a beauty and it was so nice to have a cup of tea there at the end of the day. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. It was like staying at your great aunt's glamorous home...welcoming and comfortable. The bed was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful setting. Clean and well kept. Relaxing y to o sit on the front porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint. It’s a very old house so it is very creaky. It was nice and quiet otherwise. There was a mixup in rooms with not much of an apology. Once I had unpacked I was told I needed to move to another room because new staff gave me a reserved room. All in all it was a nice place but not sure I would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic style and comfort.

A wonderful little hotel in what was once a family home. The hotel has personality and a wonderfully cozy ambiance. The host was very personable and polite, and was a joy to converse with. The room had great personality, and each room has their own individual style. Our room had plenty of space to move around, and did not feel stuffy or confined. The bed was an incredibly comfortable four-poster. We will definitely mark this as a hotel to revisit whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Bennington

Nice place to visit while in Bennington. Walking distance to downtown and a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Antique lovely but a little lacking in conviences

This inn is a trip back in time. Antique everything, which I loved but some wouldn't. No tv or refrigerator came with the room, and there weren't a lot of outlets either, but the place is beautiful. It all depends on what you are looking for. The other thing is that its a long way up a spiral staircase to the second floor with no elevator, so if you aren't good with stairs it probably isn't good for you. Still a beautiful house that the owners have restored to near original condition with antique furniture, etc...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bennington is not what I remembered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The building was really nice and in the process of finishing up on painting. The rooms were very dated and I assume to be refreshed next? Our room had several issues, The coffee table in the sitting area was broken and should be removed. The drapes in the sitting area had a broken rod so it was difficult to close them. The bath vanity had 2 of 4 lights out, the 2 working were different brightness and there was no soap at the sink. The base boards were Very dusty around the toilet. The coffee had 3 expresso and 1 regular coffee pod. We don't care for expresso. I talked to, I think, the owner about the issues and said he was unaware of them and they would be taken care of. That night we returned to No change to the bulbs in the bathroom, coffee table untouched, NO coffee pods at all and the coffee area still had old pods and dirty cups there. No change to the coffee table or the curtain rod. They did service the room because there were fresh towels. The bed had the Duvet pulled up but we had left it that way so not sure they did anything in the bed area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anita, shrewsbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025