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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Luxury inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, beside a scenic golf course, offers a quiet escape with garden grounds and beautiful views. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast, explore nearby attractions, and savor local specialties and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 658
AED 724 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254

What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hildene - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury upscale inn adjacent to a golf course
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. The on-site restaurant, The Reluctant Panther, features American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

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

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Reluctant Panther Inn
Reluctant Panther Inn Manchester
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The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant Hotel Manchester
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury inn is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Golf Club at Equinox. American Museum of Fly Fishing and Southern Vermont Arts Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 326 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time, it was like staying with family, not just a hotel. The staff were lovely and helpful and the food was amazing. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was very nice. Our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we could have stayed longer but the staff were super attentive, dinner & breakfast was yummy and the rooms were gorgeous, spacious, comfortable and the fire was lit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, very New England, amazing, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Reluctant Panther sets the standard for hospitality and warmth. This is a cozy inn with impeccable staff, accommodations and cuisine. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. - George
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious room and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property! Excellent service! Great location! Plenty of parking…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NICE!! Staff is amazing and the restaurant is top of the line!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Lovely property with amazing service and facilities. Richard was very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Inn with exceptional guest services. Our room is spotless, spacious and very comfortable. Details like welcome card, in room coffee and beautiful gardens make this a perfect stay. Dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, I highly recommend staying here! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our room, the Lady’s Slippers suite, was fantastic. Breakfast was very good, and dinner in their restaurant was our best meal in Vermont yet! We enjoyed sitting in the garden at sunset. Just an overall great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Special treat

Loved the spacious room, huge bathroom and view out our window of Mt Equinox. And the breakfast basket in the morning was a perfect start to the morning. Thank you for all the hospitality. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's located in one of the most lovely old New England towns that makes you feel like your on a movie set it's so perfect. The Inn itself is very nice with lovely gardens, ponds and a scenic view to Mount Equinox in the distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having dined here in the past we decided to make a stay at the inn as well as enjoy a nice dinner. Room was clean, comfortable, spacious and well appointed. Dinner was excellent. Breakfast basket was appreciated but could be improved somewhat. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice.!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

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

David Klugel ,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Nice room

Easy check-in - lovely room. Found the beds a bit too hard for our liking. Nice way to do the breakfast by ordering the night before and they were able to accommodate the allergy. It was a shame that the restaurant was closed the night we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had made the reservation on a sunday hoping to have dinner, but found out later that the restaurant was closed on Sunday. We were looking foward to the food. The place was lovely. I guess we will have to come back for the food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in lady was a sweetheart. Lovely property. Great! Room!. Great bed. Bedding a little too short-- suspect it's a California king with regular king bedding. We'll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022