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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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American cuisine
Superior Room
American cuisine
Deluxe Room
Property entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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, Battenkill River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury inn with free breakfast and a 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 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.
Our customers tell us 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 by 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 free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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

  • Weight limit: 15 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Cribs (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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 306 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 344 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tricia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Adorable and comfortable

Sweet quaint service-oriented little place. Loved our stay! And the dinner was incredible! Adorable and comfortable. Helpful with us and our bicycles, since we are biking cross country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great getaway

Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025