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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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American cuisine
Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
American cuisine
Property entrance
Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$186
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

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17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254
  • Place, Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Fly Fishing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Equinox Preservation Trust
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4-star inn in Manchester Village Historic District
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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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. 307 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 345 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine, Holden

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing service, loved the room and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the amenities and the fireplace!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place charming service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good healthy choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast in the room, left outside in a picnic basket was a nice touch. The hotel is on a busy junction so ask for a room at the back/garden. Rooms could do with a redecoration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Baldwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The included breakfast with your room that can be delivered to your room. We had ours delivered to the room and it was very nice to have it in our in our suite. All of the staff that we worked with were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcieanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an unforgettable, amazing experience. The welcome from the front host was so inviting. She walked us to our room and shared all the amenities available to us. She gave us a fantastic dinner recommendation. We stayed in the “Library Room” which was charming. The big King bed was beyond comfortable which is why it was wonderful to be able to have the option to have breakfast in bed. Manchester is a bit posh but welcoming, and the foliage in October is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in many ways , but would not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff amazing grounds/property lovely rooms and great breakfasts delivered in baskets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lee was very, very nice. She brought us to our room and explained everything. Excellent room. Will come back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent inn

Room was very pleasant and roomy. The checkin was friendly. The restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant room with a great view. Really enjoyed the breakfast basket concept. The onsite restaurant is definitely first class. Our dinner was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resturant on the site was excellent with friendly staff. The choice of entrees was somewhat limited but tasty. The breakfast delivered to our room was so convenient and delicious. They recognized an error from our on-line reservation reservations and corrected it resulting a lower nightly charge. We greatly appreciated me.them doing this. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful in answering our questions or getting us what we needed. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Southington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely weekend at The Relucatant Panther. The room was perfect. The area was quiet. It was convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. The dinner was scrumptious, and we loved the little basket with breakfast - just enough! The staff at both the desk and the dining room was amazing! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn consists of a beautiful old main building with modern bungalow rooms in a garden setting. We stayed in one of the modern additions. The room was very spacious and well-appointed. The bathroom was of a good size and the complimentary toiletries were especially good. There was plenty of space to sit and relax. We went for the in-room breakfast option, which was superb. The inn is in town, on a quiet side street, with lots of dining and shopping options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balazs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lamia, Boston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the inn is in a great location and the public spaces are nice, the bedrooms are really very tired. Everything needs updating. There were stains on the ceiling, the cotton blanket was threadbare and had a hole in it, everything needs a fresh coat of paint. The caulk around the bathroom tub was coming off. Not what you expect from a 4 star inn/hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025