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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Upscale inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

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Deluxe Room
Garden
Property entrance
Superior Room
American cuisine

Overview of The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254
  • Popular LocationThe Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Copper Grouse3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGolf Club at Equinox4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMulligan's Pub & Restaurant5 min walk
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Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Manchester

Located in Manchester, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sugar Shack and Vermont Summer Festival. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 4 min walk
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 8 min walk
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 19 min walk
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 2 min drive
  • Hildene - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Gringo Jack's - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 18 min walk
  • Zoey's Double Hex - 6 min drive

About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury upscale inn next to a golf course
Free breakfast (local cuisine), 18 holes of golf and a terrace 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 a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture and wedding services
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 dressing gowns.
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
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and phones

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–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Reluctant Panther

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 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
  • One-time housekeeping
  • 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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

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

  • 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

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

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

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

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 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant on 28 Apr 2024 start from €185.38, 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 10-minute walk of Golf Club at Equinox and American Museum of Fly Fishing. Southern Vermont Arts Center and Battenkill River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Medfield

Lovely property with amazing service and facilities. Richard was very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel and restaurant, and across the street from another superb restaurant called silver fork. Staff was extremely gracious and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Reluctant Panther. The staff is exceptional, the rooms are clean and comfortable. Very relaxing way to celebrate husband’s birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, luxury accommodations. HUGE bathroom with double jet tub, double shower. Very romantic with a huge posted bed and fireplace. Highly recommended. Staff is great - Mary and Donna were super. Dinner was 5 star. We are repeat visitors since 1995.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a free upgrade to a larger room with a working fireplace. Excellent dining options within walking distance. Mulligans was relaxed with good pub food. V-Day dinner at Panther was wonderful, and the dinner at Silver Fork (across the street) was one of the best dinners we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Klugel ,, Atlantic Highland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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