The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

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January 2025

February 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Air conditioning

Laundry

Explore the area

17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254

Green Mountain National Forest
1 min walk
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant
1 min walk
Hearthstone Lodge Shuttle Stop
31 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
46 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Luxury inn with free breakfast and 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones 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 that 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 on 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 a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Reluctant Panther – This restaurant specialises 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 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

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

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

Weight limit: 15 lb 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 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.

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

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Reluctant Panther Inn

Reluctant Panther Inn Manchester

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The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant Hotel Manchester

The Reluctant Panther Inn And Restaurant

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Inn

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant 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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner

20 Sept 2024

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

20 Sept 2024

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

9 Sept 2024

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

7 Sept 2024

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

27 Aug 2024

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

23 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

19 Aug 2024

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

16 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

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

Mary at check in was a delight.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

6 Aug 2024

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

2 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jul 2024

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

22 Jul 2024

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

18 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner

14 Jul 2024

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

4 Jul 2024

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

1 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

30 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

29 Jun 2024

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