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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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Front of property
American cuisine
Exterior
Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
American cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
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 | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4-star Manchester inn with in-room fireplaces
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.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury inn also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Reluctant Panther

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Up to 15 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

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; cash is not accepted

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

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Reluctant Panther Inn Manchester
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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 261 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 261 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 261 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 261 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 261 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, very New England, amazing, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda and William

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and lovely. The breakfast was delicious and ample.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint sweet getaway with friendly staff. Room service breakfast that’s complimentary, easy parking, and spacious room. The property is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
Always enjoy the Reluctant Panther. It never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New favorite place to stay in Manchester. Room was huge yet had a wonderful cozy feel. Great service. Attention to details…well managed. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grosvenor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old country inn!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Inn with exceptional guest services. Our room is spotless, spacious and very comfortable. Details like welcome card, in room coffee and beautiful gardens make this a perfect stay. Dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024