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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Property entrance
Garden
Superior Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254
  • Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury inn with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room are available at this inn. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Green Mountain National Forest. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Reluctant Panther
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from Golf Club at Equinox
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

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

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Reluctant Panther - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Reluctant Panther

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski passes
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Weight limit: 15 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews

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 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was very nice. Our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gueric

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Southampton

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We returned after a 43 hiatus! Did not disappoint! Wonderful stay and elegant, delicious dinner in their restaurant. The town has changed a bit but enjoyable. Toured the Hildene Lincoln Todd estate which we highly recommend. Thank you, Richard and Bonnie of the Reluctant Panther for the recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, and especially our cute breakfast basket delivered to our door. Very much appreciated! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Breakfast was delivered each morning to our room, and it was excellent. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

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Very quaint, very New England, amazing, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary at check in was a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, wyckoff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we stayed here. Great service and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large room, delicious complementary breakfast, very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property! Excellent service! Great location! Plenty of parking…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn with large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024