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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Luxury inn in Manchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
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Garden
Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
Nestled alongside a scenic golf course, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offers a serene getaway with free breakfast, an inviting garden, and picturesque views. Savor local cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar after exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski passes
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $179
$197 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254

What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hildene - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 46 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 66 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 71 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Coffee H - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Adjacent to a golf course, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant is a great choice for a stay in Manchester. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Reluctant Panther, which serves American cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious inn include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Golfing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Reluctant Panther - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.00 per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Reluctant Panther
Reluctant Panther Inn
Reluctant Panther Inn Manchester
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The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant Hotel Manchester
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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Inn
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Manchester
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Inn Manchester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Yes, The Reluctant Panther offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant like?

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant is a short 1-minute walk from Green Mountain National Forest and 4 minutes' walk from Golf Club at Equinox.

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Inn in a great location, warm staff, excellent restaurant (if a bit pricey), wonderfully appointed.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Manchester! Beautiful spacious rooms with a Fireplace!
Jerri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. The staff was very nice. Our room was very comfortable.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Winter 2024 Vermont Trip
Beautiful place to stay. Room was large and had couch and fireplace. Bed was extremely comfortable. They served a Breakfast Basket in the morning. Service and staff was excellent! We would definitely come back!
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First timer and blow away!
I can’t say enough about the room, service and dinning. Blown away. Don’t even bother looking elsewhere in Man VT. We skied Stratton and the value is so much better. Loved the small bar and food is outstanding and not off the charts. We will be back for sure. PS. The tub with pillows was the best! She loved every minute of her quick stay. The breakfast basket in am was perfect.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We moved our stay at the Reluctant Panther. Check in was easy with Mary. She lead us to our suite and got ice for us. We loved the in room fireplace although it really heated up the room. The Jacuzzi tub was a bonus. The breakfast served to our room in the morning was just what we ordered and was delicious. We really felt pampered and it seemed as though we were guest in someone’s beautiful home. We will be back.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

large room, delicious complementary breakfast, very attentive staff
elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Amazing
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint, very New England, amazing, friendly staff
Marie-Pierre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time we stayed here. Great service and great location.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Inn with large rooms.
Lawrence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the overall ambience and the friendliness of all staff. Our stay was relaxing, worry-free and we really appreciated the uniqueness of the room. Found it to be very comfortable and clean. We will fondly remember our stay!
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful old country inn!!!
Grosvenor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect vacation spot!
Steven, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms. Breakfast was delivered each morning to our room, and it was excellent. Friendly staff.
Nancy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We would stay here again. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Our room was spacious and comfortable even if slightly dated, and an excellent breakfast from scratch was included each morning. All in all, the inn provides great value for money compared to the other options nearby.
Michael, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay, and especially our cute breakfast basket delivered to our door. Very much appreciated! Would love to stay here again!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mary at check in was a delight.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Such a lovely place. Upon arrival, Lee gave us a warm welcome and took us to our beautiful,spacious room. The entire staff was wonderful. Delicious breakfast each morning, which we chose to have delivered to our room. Delivered on time, in a large picnic basket. Such a great idea!!!. Dinner in the beautifully decorated dining room Christmas Eve was superb. The Reluctant Panther does not disappoint. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!
Cheryl, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Inn. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay
Located in a quiet street not too far from the town amenities this is an excellent place to stay and eat.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wish we could have stayed longer but the staff were super attentive, dinner & breakfast was yummy and the rooms were gorgeous, spacious, comfortable and the fire was lit!
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Amazing Stay.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our second stay at the Reluctant Panther, and we enjoyed it very much. Our room in the main building was beautiful. My cousins' room in the next building was great, with a lovely back porch & pond view. We had the breakfast basket everyday in the dining room, which was fine. I would definitely recommend this property for location, decor, cleanliness, and good value. Hope to return again soon!
Grace, 4-night trip