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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
Property entrance
American cuisine
Garden
Deluxe 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
  • Laundry facilities

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 $206
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hildene - 6 min drive - 4.7 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
  • Fishing 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

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

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Breakfast
Food
Bed
Biscuits
Fireplace
Booking
Scenery

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently delicious and often delivered to rooms in a charming picnic basket. (13 reviews)
  • The on-site dining options and nearby restaurants offered delicious and inventive food with exceptional service. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

We had a wonderful time, it was like staying with family, not just a hotel. The staff were lovely and helpful and the food was amazing. You will not be disappointed!
2-night trip

10/10

Our absolute favorite place to stay in Manchester. The Inn is very nice and the staff is excellent.
3-night trip

10/10

Excellent place to stay! Breakfast was amazing
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

The staff was extremely attentive! Breakfast delivered to our room and it was wonderful! The room and bathroom were very large and comfy!
1-night trip

10/10

The Reluctant Panther sets the standard for hospitality and warmth. This is a cozy inn with impeccable staff, accommodations and cuisine. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. - George
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great location. Our room was so cozy and the fireplace was great! Easy check-in. Can’t wait for next time
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

The hotel hospitality was beyond our expectations, we were greeted and taken up to our room like VIP guests. Our room exceeded our expectations with space, cleanliness, and atmosphere. We tried to book our stay for our next wedding in the area here and we were sad to see it was fully booked for that weekend. We will always come here first.
1-night trip

10/10

I'm very satisfied with my stay. The area was beautiful the staff were very friendly and the room was nice. There were some things that I saw could be improved,which I noted to the staff, but nothing that would prevent me from staying again or recommending the Inn to others. I'm totally satisfied.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Wonderful old country inn!!!
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

8/10

The "Breakfast Basket" is a poor substitute for a real breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Amazing
1-night trip

8/10

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.
5-night trip

10/10

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