Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
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About this property
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.
Amenities
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.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
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.
What's nearby
Green Mountain National Forest(0.1 miles)
Golf Club at Equinox(0.2 miles)
American Museum of Fly Fishing(0.4 miles)
Southern Vermont Arts Center(0.8 miles)
Battenkill River(0.9 miles)
Equinox Preservation Trust(1 miles)
Manchester Designer Outlets(1.3 miles)
Lye Brook Falls(1.5 miles)
Museum of Creative Process(1.5 miles)
Hildene(1.7 miles)
Manchester Dog Park(2.1 miles)
Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park(2.2 miles)
Lye Brook Falls Trailhead(2.6 miles)
Mount Equinox(4.2 miles)
Lye Brook Falls(5.1 miles)
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)(29.7 miles)
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)(46.8 miles)
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)(40.2 miles)
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB)(62.4 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Banquet Facilities
Location
39 West Road, Manchester Village Historic District, Manchester, Vermont, United States of America
Green Mountain National Forest (0.1 miles)
Golf Club at Equinox (0.2 miles)
American Museum of Fly Fishing (0.4 miles)
Southern Vermont Arts Center (0.8 miles)
Battenkill River (0.9 miles)
Equinox Preservation Trust (1 miles)
Guest reviews of Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
9.7
Exceptional
Based on 384 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
79%
Family
9%
Group
5%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant, guests consistently praise warm, attentive staff; spacious, comfortable rooms often with fireplaces; a charming, walkable location; an excellent on site restaurant; and the popular breakfast baskets delivered to rooms.
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What guests think
At Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant, guests consistently praise warm, attentive staff; spacious, comfortable rooms often with fireplaces; a charming, walkable location; an excellent on site restaurant; and the popular breakfast baskets delivered to rooms.
Many guests also appreciate the garden setting with pond areas, occasional mountain views, and generously sized bathrooms that make stays feel relaxing. Some report occasional road or equipment noise, dated or worn details in certain rooms, and that the picnic style breakfast or limited dinner menu may not suit everyone. Expect a well run, welcoming inn with standout dining and a relaxed feel.
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Facilities
Guests highlight the attractive grounds with gardens and pond seating, and many rooms include fireplaces with some jetted tubs. Parking feedback is mixed, ranging from plentiful to limited.
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John
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An old building, a bit rickety, steep narrow stairs. We were not in the main part of the inn, but in what seemed to be an old house modified for two story use. The staff was courteous and pleasant. There was not really enough parking for everyone. We would not choose this inn again.
An old building, a bit rickety, steep narrow stairs. We were not in the main part of the inn, but in what seemed to be an old house modified for two story use. The staff was courteous and pleasant. There was not really enough parking for everyone. We would not choose this inn again.
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PAMELA
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
10
Brian
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
10
Mary
Jan 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We moved our stay at the Reluctant Panther. Check in was easy with Mary. She lead us to our suite and got ice for us. We loved the in room fireplace although it really heated up the room. The Jacuzzi tub was a bonus. The breakfast served to our room in the morning was just what we ordered and was delicious. We really felt pampered and it seemed as though we were guest in someone’s beautiful home. We will be back.
We moved our stay at the Reluctant Panther. Check in was easy with Mary. She lead us to our suite and got ice for us. We loved the in room fireplace although it really heated up the room. The Jacuzzi tub was a bonus. The breakfast served to our room in the morning was just what we ordered and was delicious. We really felt pampered and it seemed as though we were guest in someone’s beautiful home. We will be back.
10
Lisa
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Love the amenities and the fireplace!
Love the amenities and the fireplace!
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shannon
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint sweet getaway with friendly staff. Room service breakfast that’s complimentary, easy parking, and spacious room. The property is beautiful!
Quaint sweet getaway with friendly staff. Room service breakfast that’s complimentary, easy parking, and spacious room. The property is beautiful!
10
Jerri
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Best place to stay in Manchester! Beautiful spacious rooms with a Fireplace!
Best place to stay in Manchester! Beautiful spacious rooms with a Fireplace!
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Larry
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful place to stay. Room was large and had couch and fireplace. Bed was extremely comfortable. They served a Breakfast Basket in the morning. Service and staff was excellent! We would definitely come back!
Beautiful place to stay. Room was large and had couch and fireplace. Bed was extremely comfortable. They served a Breakfast Basket in the morning. Service and staff was excellent! We would definitely come back!
10
Mark
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Jeffery
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice property! Excellent service! Great location! Plenty of parking…
Very nice property! Excellent service! Great location! Plenty of parking…
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe the inn as clean or spotless. A few note maintenance or wear in some rooms, such as stained ceilings, aging linens, caulk issues, or carpets needing a deep clean.
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Gregory
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
10
Chris
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
10
Bruce
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Grace
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This was our second stay at the Reluctant Panther, and we enjoyed it very much. Our room in the main building was beautiful. My cousins' room in the next building was great, with a lovely back porch & pond view. We had the breakfast basket everyday in the dining room, which was fine. I would definitely recommend this property for location, decor, cleanliness, and good value. Hope to return again soon!
This was our second stay at the Reluctant Panther, and we enjoyed it very much. Our room in the main building was beautiful. My cousins' room in the next building was great, with a lovely back porch & pond view. We had the breakfast basket everyday in the dining room, which was fine. I would definitely recommend this property for location, decor, cleanliness, and good value. Hope to return again soon!
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Lamia
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Although the inn is in a great location and the public spaces are nice, the bedrooms are really very tired. Everything needs updating. There were stains on the ceiling, the cotton blanket was threadbare and had a hole in it, everything needs a fresh coat of paint. The caulk around the bathroom tub was coming off. Not what you expect from a 4 star inn/hotel.
Although the inn is in a great location and the public spaces are nice, the bedrooms are really very tired. Everything needs updating. There were stains on the ceiling, the cotton blanket was threadbare and had a hole in it, everything needs a fresh coat of paint. The caulk around the bathroom tub was coming off. Not what you expect from a 4 star inn/hotel.
10
Judey
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tom
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful property and the staff were so kind, helpful and friendly! My only suggestion would be to maybe steam clean the carpet in the rooms. Other than that, the place is a home run!
Wonderful property and the staff were so kind, helpful and friendly! My only suggestion would be to maybe steam clean the carpet in the rooms. Other than that, the place is a home run!
10
Mackenzie
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed and ate at the Inn the weekend of Valentine’s Day and we had a wonderful experience. The room was beautiful, cozy and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and the town is very cute. I would love to come back and stay again—we still talk about it!
We stayed and ate at the Inn the weekend of Valentine’s Day and we had a wonderful experience. The room was beautiful, cozy and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and the town is very cute. I would love to come back and stay again—we still talk about it!
10
Pamela
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was sufficient, good options. Room was clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was sufficient, good options. Room was clean and comfortable.
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Mark
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the overall ambience and the friendliness of all staff. Our stay was relaxing, worry-free and we really appreciated the uniqueness of the room. Found it to be very comfortable and clean. We will fondly remember our stay!
We loved the overall ambience and the friendliness of all staff. Our stay was relaxing, worry-free and we really appreciated the uniqueness of the room. Found it to be very comfortable and clean. We will fondly remember our stay!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, often featuring fireplaces, large bathrooms, and occasional mountain or pond views. Some guests mention dated decor, hard mattresses, musty odors or steep stairs in certain annex rooms, and occasional noise from the road or equipment.
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Susan
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Chris
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
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Dr Andrew
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Having booked a Superior room we were taken out of the main building to a garden room that was up a steep narrow flight of stairs. The property smelt musty and of damp, immediately that the door was opened. Having declined this room we were offered an alternative more expensive room (at a supplement) in the main building. Unfortunately, we got no sleep due to noise from (we think) an industrial ice machine which switched on regularly through the night. It sounded like a jet taking off. There is no-one on site over night to raise issues such as this with and we ended up irritable and unrested the following morning. The desk clerk said they would raise it with the inn-keeper who initially requested an additional $300 payment over what we had paid Expedia. This was subsequently dropped.
Having booked a Superior room we were taken out of the main building to a garden room that was up a steep narrow flight of stairs. The property smelt musty and of damp, immediately that the door was opened. Having declined this room we were offered an alternative more expensive room (at a supplement) in the main building. Unfortunately, we got no sleep due to noise from (we think) an industrial ice machine which switched on regularly through the night. It sounded like a jet taking off. There is no-one on site over night to raise issues such as this with and we ended up irritable and unrested the following morning. The desk clerk said they would raise it with the inn-keeper who initially requested an additional $300 payment over what we had paid Expedia. This was subsequently dropped.
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Lawrence
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Inn with large rooms.
Beautiful Inn with large rooms.
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Lamia
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Although the inn is in a great location and the public spaces are nice, the bedrooms are really very tired. Everything needs updating. There were stains on the ceiling, the cotton blanket was threadbare and had a hole in it, everything needs a fresh coat of paint. The caulk around the bathroom tub was coming off. Not what you expect from a 4 star inn/hotel.
Although the inn is in a great location and the public spaces are nice, the bedrooms are really very tired. Everything needs updating. There were stains on the ceiling, the cotton blanket was threadbare and had a hole in it, everything needs a fresh coat of paint. The caulk around the bathroom tub was coming off. Not what you expect from a 4 star inn/hotel.
10
tricia
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The inn consists of a beautiful old main building with modern bungalow rooms in a garden setting. We stayed in one of the modern additions. The room was very spacious and well-appointed. The bathroom was of a good size and the complimentary toiletries were especially good. There was plenty of space to sit and relax. We went for the in-room breakfast option, which was superb. The inn is in town, on a quiet side street, with lots of dining and shopping options within walking distance.
The inn consists of a beautiful old main building with modern bungalow rooms in a garden setting. We stayed in one of the modern additions. The room was very spacious and well-appointed. The bathroom was of a good size and the complimentary toiletries were especially good. There was plenty of space to sit and relax. We went for the in-room breakfast option, which was superb. The inn is in town, on a quiet side street, with lots of dining and shopping options within walking distance.
10
Mary
Jan 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We moved our stay at the Reluctant Panther. Check in was easy with Mary. She lead us to our suite and got ice for us. We loved the in room fireplace although it really heated up the room. The Jacuzzi tub was a bonus. The breakfast served to our room in the morning was just what we ordered and was delicious. We really felt pampered and it seemed as though we were guest in someone’s beautiful home. We will be back.
We moved our stay at the Reluctant Panther. Check in was easy with Mary. She lead us to our suite and got ice for us. We loved the in room fireplace although it really heated up the room. The Jacuzzi tub was a bonus. The breakfast served to our room in the morning was just what we ordered and was delicious. We really felt pampered and it seemed as though we were guest in someone’s beautiful home. We will be back.
10
Thomas
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I stayed for 2 nights for a ski trip. The Inn was very well taken care of and the staff was extremely accommodating. They had our breakfast ready every morning to go with all wonderful food. Our only complaint was our room was close to the road so there was a lot of traffic noise.
My wife and I stayed for 2 nights for a ski trip. The Inn was very well taken care of and the staff was extremely accommodating. They had our breakfast ready every morning to go with all wonderful food. Our only complaint was our room was close to the road so there was a lot of traffic noise.
10
Mark
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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John
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, welcoming, and attentive, with smooth check-in and staff who fix issues and accommodate requests. Isolated concerns include a lack of overnight on-site staff and an impersonal interaction.
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Darnley
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My stay was delightful. The Innkeeper who assisted us during check-in was gracious and hospitable. My daughter and I chose to have breakfast in our room, and it was presented in a charming picnic basket. Upon check-out, another welcoming lady was present at the front desk. My only concern is that the gentleman (presumably the owner or general manager) did not acknowledge my daughter and me, despite making eye contact. There was no 'good morning,' no offer to hold the door, nor a simple inquiry about our stay, which would have been small yet considerate gestures of appreciation, particularly for a property that promotes itself as a luxury inn.
My stay was delightful. The Innkeeper who assisted us during check-in was gracious and hospitable. My daughter and I chose to have breakfast in our room, and it was presented in a charming picnic basket. Upon check-out, another welcoming lady was present at the front desk. My only concern is that the gentleman (presumably the owner or general manager) did not acknowledge my daughter and me, despite making eye contact. There was no 'good morning,' no offer to hold the door, nor a simple inquiry about our stay, which would have been small yet considerate gestures of appreciation, particularly for a property that promotes itself as a luxury inn.
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Gregory
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
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Mary
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Resturant on the site was excellent with friendly staff. The choice of entrees was somewhat limited but tasty. The breakfast delivered to our room was so convenient and delicious. They recognized an error from our on-line reservation reservations and corrected it resulting a lower nightly charge. We greatly appreciated me.them doing this. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful in answering our questions or getting us what we needed. We hope to stay there again.
Resturant on the site was excellent with friendly staff. The choice of entrees was somewhat limited but tasty. The breakfast delivered to our room was so convenient and delicious. They recognized an error from our on-line reservation reservations and corrected it resulting a lower nightly charge. We greatly appreciated me.them doing this. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful in answering our questions or getting us what we needed. We hope to stay there again.
10
Melanie
Jan 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk staff Richard was fantastic. Very helpful and kind
Front desk staff Richard was fantastic. Very helpful and kind
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Rodger
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lee was very, very nice. She brought us to our room and explained everything. Excellent room. Will come back again and again.
Lee was very, very nice. She brought us to our room and explained everything. Excellent room. Will come back again and again.
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Brian
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mary at check in was a delight.
Mary at check in was a delight.
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Jennifer
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful weekend away in Manchester at this charming inn. Attentive, warm staff all around. Great dinner at the restaurant - trout and pork chop were both excellent, along with the signature lobster fondue. Will definitely return!
Wonderful weekend away in Manchester at this charming inn. Attentive, warm staff all around. Great dinner at the restaurant - trout and pork chop were both excellent, along with the signature lobster fondue. Will definitely return!
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Susan
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was very pleasant and roomy. The checkin was friendly. The restaurant was superb.
Room was very pleasant and roomy. The checkin was friendly. The restaurant was superb.
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Frank
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Best hotel in Manchester, hands down. The service is especially good.
Best hotel in Manchester, hands down. The service is especially good.
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Shaun
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Location
Central, walkable location in Manchester near dining and shops. Some report traffic noise from the front/roadside or a busy junction.
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Gregory
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
Location is terrific, the hotel is charming and clean, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Will definitely go back.
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Chris
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
We really enjoyed our guest suite. Plenty of room, spotless, pet friendly and walking didtance to everything!
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tricia
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The inn consists of a beautiful old main building with modern bungalow rooms in a garden setting. We stayed in one of the modern additions. The room was very spacious and well-appointed. The bathroom was of a good size and the complimentary toiletries were especially good. There was plenty of space to sit and relax. We went for the in-room breakfast option, which was superb. The inn is in town, on a quiet side street, with lots of dining and shopping options within walking distance.
The inn consists of a beautiful old main building with modern bungalow rooms in a garden setting. We stayed in one of the modern additions. The room was very spacious and well-appointed. The bathroom was of a good size and the complimentary toiletries were especially good. There was plenty of space to sit and relax. We went for the in-room breakfast option, which was superb. The inn is in town, on a quiet side street, with lots of dining and shopping options within walking distance.
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Ian
Oct 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Located in a quiet street not too far from the town amenities this is an excellent place to stay and eat.
Located in a quiet street not too far from the town amenities this is an excellent place to stay and eat.
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chris
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast in the room, left outside in a picnic basket was a nice touch. The hotel is on a busy junction so ask for a room at the back/garden. Rooms could do with a redecoration.
Breakfast in the room, left outside in a picnic basket was a nice touch. The hotel is on a busy junction so ask for a room at the back/garden. Rooms could do with a redecoration.
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David
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Inn in a great location, warm staff, excellent restaurant (if a bit pricey), wonderfully appointed.
Great Inn in a great location, warm staff, excellent restaurant (if a bit pricey), wonderfully appointed.
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Brian
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
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Thomas
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I stayed for 2 nights for a ski trip. The Inn was very well taken care of and the staff was extremely accommodating. They had our breakfast ready every morning to go with all wonderful food. Our only complaint was our room was close to the road so there was a lot of traffic noise.
My wife and I stayed for 2 nights for a ski trip. The Inn was very well taken care of and the staff was extremely accommodating. They had our breakfast ready every morning to go with all wonderful food. Our only complaint was our room was close to the road so there was a lot of traffic noise.
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robin
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Our room was so cozy and the fireplace was great! Easy check-in. Can’t wait for next time
Great location. Our room was so cozy and the fireplace was great! Easy check-in. Can’t wait for next time
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John
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
Fantastic stay. Suites were extremely large, the staff are super friendly and the location is right in town.
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Dining
The on-site restaurant earns strong praise for quality dinners, and the in-room breakfast baskets are widely enjoyed for convenience and taste. Some guests mention limited dinner choices, higher prices, occasional closure, or preferring a fuller breakfast.
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Susan
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Bruce
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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David
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely weekend at The Relucatant Panther. The room was perfect. The area was quiet. It was convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. The dinner was scrumptious, and we loved the little basket with breakfast - just enough! The staff at both the desk and the dining room was amazing! We can't wait to come back.
We had a lovely weekend at The Relucatant Panther. The room was perfect. The area was quiet. It was convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. The dinner was scrumptious, and we loved the little basket with breakfast - just enough! The staff at both the desk and the dining room was amazing! We can't wait to come back.
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Mary
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Resturant on the site was excellent with friendly staff. The choice of entrees was somewhat limited but tasty. The breakfast delivered to our room was so convenient and delicious. They recognized an error from our on-line reservation reservations and corrected it resulting a lower nightly charge. We greatly appreciated me.them doing this. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful in answering our questions or getting us what we needed. We hope to stay there again.
Resturant on the site was excellent with friendly staff. The choice of entrees was somewhat limited but tasty. The breakfast delivered to our room was so convenient and delicious. They recognized an error from our on-line reservation reservations and corrected it resulting a lower nightly charge. We greatly appreciated me.them doing this. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful in answering our questions or getting us what we needed. We hope to stay there again.
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Arnold
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The "Breakfast Basket" is a poor substitute for a real breakfast.
The "Breakfast Basket" is a poor substitute for a real breakfast.
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Brian
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
Very well located and the staff is really friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was peaceful, with a nice outdoor area including a pond and seating. Breakfast was fantastic and packed in a picnic basket so we could easily eat by the pond. Good value. Also, not included, but dinner there was fantastic!
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Jennifer
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful weekend away in Manchester at this charming inn. Attentive, warm staff all around. Great dinner at the restaurant - trout and pork chop were both excellent, along with the signature lobster fondue. Will definitely return!
Wonderful weekend away in Manchester at this charming inn. Attentive, warm staff all around. Great dinner at the restaurant - trout and pork chop were both excellent, along with the signature lobster fondue. Will definitely return!
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Susan
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was very pleasant and roomy. The checkin was friendly. The restaurant was superb.
Room was very pleasant and roomy. The checkin was friendly. The restaurant was superb.
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Michael
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellant room with a great view. Really enjoyed the breakfast basket concept. The onsite restaurant is definitely first class. Our dinner was amazing!
Excellant room with a great view. Really enjoyed the breakfast basket concept. The onsite restaurant is definitely first class. Our dinner was amazing!
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Timothy
Feb 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I can’t say enough about the room, service and dinning. Blown away. Don’t even bother looking elsewhere in Man VT. We skied Stratton and the value is so much better. Loved the small bar and food is outstanding and not off the charts. We will be back for sure. PS. The tub with pillows was the best! She loved every minute of her quick stay. The breakfast basket in am was perfect.
I can’t say enough about the room, service and dinning. Blown away. Don’t even bother looking elsewhere in Man VT. We skied Stratton and the value is so much better. Loved the small bar and food is outstanding and not off the charts. We will be back for sure. PS. The tub with pillows was the best! She loved every minute of her quick stay. The breakfast basket in am was perfect.
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Kristin
Jul 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The inn was in a nice location, short drive to most attractions, shops, etc. Room was clean but worn, especially the outdated shower. Don’t like having to climb into a tub and it was an old one with jets. Breakfast was included and was delivered to room. Best feature is the restaurant - we had one of the best meals we’ve ever had.
The inn was in a nice location, short drive to most attractions, shops, etc. Room was clean but worn, especially the outdated shower. Don’t like having to climb into a tub and it was an old one with jets. Breakfast was included and was delivered to room. Best feature is the restaurant - we had one of the best meals we’ve ever had.
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scott
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is well maintained and enjoyable to stay at.
The hotel is well maintained and enjoyable to stay at.
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Charles
Jun 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff; very friendly and accommodating
Great staff; very friendly and accommodating
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Edward
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Reluctant Panther was a cut above the other inns that I have stayed at. On check in, we were walked to our room and shown where everything was. The room was very large and comfortable. There was a nice seating area in front of a fireplace. We chose to eat dinner at the restaurant in the hotel and had a truly excellent meal and excellent service. Breakfast is served in a basket that can be picked up in the dining room or delivered to your room. All in all, our stay was exceptional.
The Reluctant Panther was a cut above the other inns that I have stayed at. On check in, we were walked to our room and shown where everything was. The room was very large and comfortable. There was a nice seating area in front of a fireplace. We chose to eat dinner at the restaurant in the hotel and had a truly excellent meal and excellent service. Breakfast is served in a basket that can be picked up in the dining room or delivered to your room. All in all, our stay was exceptional.
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James
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Place was dirty and run down. There were ants in the window seal in the dining area.
Place was dirty and run down. There were ants in the window seal in the dining area.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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 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.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night
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