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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $197
includes taxes & fees
$179 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025

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
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 452 sq ft
  • 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
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
  • Battenkill River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 19 min walk - 1.7 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

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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
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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.

Reviews

9.6

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

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Baskut, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Amazing
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gueric, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Having dined here in the past we decided to make a stay at the inn as well as enjoy a nice dinner. Room was clean, comfortable, spacious and well appointed. Dinner was excellent. Breakfast basket was appreciated but could be improved somewhat. Will definitely come back
Bruce, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms. Breakfast was delivered each morning to our room, and it was excellent. Friendly staff.
Nancy, 3-night family trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Eva, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint, very New England, amazing, friendly staff
Marie-Pierre, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Mary at check in was a delight.
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice room
Easy check-in - lovely room. Found the beds a bit too hard for our liking. Nice way to do the breakfast by ordering the night before and they were able to accommodate the allergy. It was a shame that the restaurant was closed the night we were there.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time we stayed here. Great service and great location.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

large room, delicious complementary breakfast, very attentive staff
elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Candace, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful weekend away in Manchester at this charming inn. Attentive, warm staff all around. Great dinner at the restaurant - trout and pork chop were both excellent, along with the signature lobster fondue. Will definitely return!
Jennifer, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property! Excellent service! Great location! Plenty of parking…
Jeffery, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kurt, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Special treat
Loved the spacious room, huge bathroom and view out our window of Mt Equinox. And the breakfast basket in the morning was a perfect start to the morning. Thank you for all the hospitality. Wonderful place to stay.
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Molly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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