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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

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A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a fireplace in the background.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for six, surrounded by wicker chairs, in a garden setting with hanging planters and a lamp post.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a small bench, and a sofa in the corner.
A room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden chest labeled "The Honorable Lieutenant Captain Greenwood's Bay," and two windows with floral curtains.
A two-story building with a porch, American flag, and two white rocking chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $296
$269 nightly
$296 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed, a red sofa, a wooden dresser, and a lamp in a hotel room.

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant in Manchester (Manchester Village Historic District), you'll be steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from Golf Club at Equinox. .This golf inn is 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Stratton Mountain Resort and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Bromley Mountain Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Southern Vermont Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Battenkill River - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 20 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This inn also features concierge services and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at The Reluctant Panther, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Reluctant Panther - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Open select days.
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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Up to 15 lbs per pet

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

  • 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 382 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with sitting area and fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, the lodge room was spacious and spotless with a huge bathroom and fireplace. Food in the restaurant was excellent. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charm, staff, location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed multiple times at the Reluctant Panther and will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at The Reluctant Panther. The property was beautiful and conveniently located just a short drive from the town center. There are also restaurants and other hotels within walking distance. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast that was delivered to our door each morning. Shout out to Richard for an easy check in/out. We hope to come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property with spacious and very clean room, better than average bed, fireplace (!), and delicious breakfast…plus a very welcoming host. We hope to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was dirty and run down. There were ants in the window seal in the dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They just do everything well. The hotel is clean and quiet. The service is suberb - friendly and attentive. Our favorite place to stay in Southern Vermont.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It feels like home when we stay here. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Our room was upgraded and we loved the fireplace and jacuzzi tub! Breakfast is delivered right to your room in a lovely picnic basket. This was our second stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning room with fireplace and view over pond to mountains beyond. Staff very welcoming and escorted us to room. Chef was a true gift to the Inn, his highest goal is to make the customer happy. Beautiful facility, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet/relaxing Valentines Weekend. Room was awesome, friendly staff. Excellent light breakfast. That's why we keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing service, loved the room and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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