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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
4-star luxury inn with free WiFi

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Deluxe Room
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Room
American cuisine
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254
  • Popular LocationGolf Club at Equinox4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAmerican Museum of Fly Fishing8 min walk
  • Popular LocationEquinox Preservation Trust19 min walk
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)82 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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11 Jun - 12 Jun
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About the area

Manchester

In Manchester .Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Golf Club at Equinox and American Museum of Fly Fishing. Southern Vermont Arts Center and Battenkill River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 4 min walk
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 8 min walk
  • Southern Vermont Arts Center - 16 min walk
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 19 min walk
  • Hildene - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 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

4-star luxury inn with free WiFi
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.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

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–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 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

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

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

Judith

Stayed 1 night 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