The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel near Lye Brook Falls

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Property amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Aerial view
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5383 Main St, Manchester Center, VT, 05255
  • Place, Lye Brook Falls
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Designer Outlets
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Manchester Center

Heart of Manchester Center.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lye Brook Falls and Manchester Designer Outlets. Gander Gallery and Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lye Brook Falls - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Battenkill River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gander Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star golf hotel near Lye Brook Falls
The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a golf course, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. 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 seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Manchester Center hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary 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). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Fishing
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 6 to May 27:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.49 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Property is also known as

Palmer House Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort Motel
Palmer House Resort Motel Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort
The Palmer House Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 877 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay! False advertising. Not a resort! Rude manager. Disorganized. Demanded that I not be charged and left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Staff & service

Not worth the money and not going back!

I should have read the other reviews. The room was big and bed comfortable but the rest was not what a resort should be. Very old sofa that the cushions fell in and chair. Tub was old style bath fitter but the worst was the shower. Not a pressure balanced faucet so it kept going from hot to cold and back. I outlets by bed, there was an extension cord for the lamp. The other outlet was old and the plug kept falling out. This was a $300 per night stay (stayed wed - sat). Could have used a small table and 2 chairs to sit at. The pluses were the grounds - very nice (did not use pool). Best was the staff. Very nice and helpful. Please update the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yong

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Can not shower because no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we didn't have time to enjoy all the facilities. Next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great we had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell, Doylestown

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No place near the bed to plug in a cell phone to charge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Not far from town. Nice views and outdoor area. Room needs a few updates. Overall, slept fairly well. Breakfast was just edible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Ludlow

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property convenient to center of town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was about a 10 minute walk to the downtown area which was nice so I didn’t have to worry about parking. The view was great, the room was clean, and it was accessible to a lovely walking path. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert was a gem. Jackie is a great host. BEWARE— blackout curtains were over the windows as advertised but the door is half glass with cheap mini-blinds and a verrrry bright light shone through lighting up the room all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Aunt and Uncle started this resort in the 1950's. A lot of great memories for me. Completely updated but still the same fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt great being there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan, Mathews

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school motor lodge with too many maintenence issues to recite....and at $390 for a single night stay even during peak foliage in Manchester...a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Would stay again and for longer.

We had a private cottage with two bedrooms, very comfortable. Extensive grounds, nature trail, and a restaurant made our short stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lysa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is worn out and not maintained.

Visited August 2025: The suite was okay, but not special. The deck was poorly maintained and not usable. The whole place was like that. The trout pond was nasty--no fish, dead water, a row boat full of moldy water, a dock that wobbled, and a path that was overgrown from disuse. The breakfast was icky, and the grounds were worn out. The "resort" was probably really nice 75 years ago, but now this is just a seedy old motel. But a very expensive motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025