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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Luxury inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
American cuisine
Garden
Property entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$448
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 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

Luxury upscale inn next to a golf course
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. The on-site restaurant, The Reluctant Panther, features American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, wedding services and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 7 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Reluctant Panther Inn Manchester
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The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant Hotel Manchester
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

As of 17 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$447.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury inn is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Golf Club at Equinox. American Museum of Fly Fishing and Southern Vermont Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 301 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

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our absolute favorite place to stay in Manchester. The Inn is very nice and the staff is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed and ate at the Inn the weekend of Valentine’s Day and we had a wonderful experience. The room was beautiful, cozy and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and the town is very cute. I would love to come back and stay again—we still talk about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn in a great location, warm staff, excellent restaurant (if a bit pricey), wonderfully appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg/Bry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely attentive! Breakfast delivered to our room and it was wonderful! The room and bathroom were very large and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Manchester! Beautiful spacious rooms with a Fireplace!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

John

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

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Our room was so cozy and the fireplace was great! Easy check-in. Can’t wait for next time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

Ian

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

Great Stay

Located in a quiet street not too far from the town amenities this is an excellent place to stay and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The "Breakfast Basket" is a poor substitute for a real breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025