The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Breakfast included
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Frette Italian linens

452 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Frette Italian linens

Designer toiletries

Bathrobes

355 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254

What's nearby

Golf Club at Equinox - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Equinox Preservation Trust - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Manchester Designer Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Hildene - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Charlie’s Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
‪Bob's Diner - ‬7 min drive
‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬6 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
1 meeting room, wedding services, and outdoor furniture
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge 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.

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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

As of Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant on Sep 14, 2025 start from $242.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).