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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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American cuisine
American cuisine
Superior Room
Property entrance
Deluxe Room

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, Equinox Preservation Trust
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn 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 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 Golf Club at Equinox. 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. 321 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 360 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean room! Amazing hospitality and delicious food from the restaurant. I’ve stayed here several times. Each time I fall more in love with the Reluctant Panther!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Southbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly the kind of Inn you want in VT. The room was amazing, staff could not be more accommodating, and the food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was well appointed and spacious, clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast with juice, egg sandwich,fresh fruit coffee and dessert delivered to room in a picnic basket! So many thoughtful touches made our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful room and wonderful dining
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was sufficient, good options. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind, warm , present and thoughtfully made a wonderful guest experience. There was privacy , the breakfast was well prepared and brought to the room each day at the requested time. The room was lovely and the onsite restaurant and staff complimented the entire experience with a sophisticated menu and well prepared meals. I would absolutely return to both The Reluctant Panther and the gracious town of Manchester and the surrounding towns. Thank you for your warm and thoughtful hospitality in a small town historic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Went for our anniversary. Romantic setting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic. Beautiful rooms. Great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! The room was spacious and the bed was heaven. The breakfast was amazing and they were even able to offer gluten free options!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, wonderful layout for room, restaurant dinner was GREAT, reasonable price. Breakfast in a picnic basket was a fun treat, and coffee, juice, options good. Will happily return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine, Holden

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled 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