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South Shire

4.0 star property
Inn in Bennington with a restaurant and a bar

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Reception
Restaurant
Library
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Terrace/patio
South Shire, in the business district, offers travelers coworking spaces and a business center. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi, use free bicycles to explore, and often praise the staff's genuine helpfulness, enhancing their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201

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
  • Old First Congregational Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bennington Battle Monument - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

South Shire

Upscale inn in the business district
You can look forward to a bar, a business center, and a restaurant at South Shire. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Shire include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Children's books, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 storage

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 350 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

South Shire Inn
South Shire Bennington
South Shire Inn Bennington

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shire pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 350 per stay and a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at South Shire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Shire?

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

What time is check-out at South Shire?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does South Shire provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is South Shire located?

Located in the heart of Bennington, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest, Bennington Arts Guild Gallery, and Fiddlehead at Four Corners. Harmon Hill and Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display are also within 10 minutes.

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