Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant, Manchester
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Reluctant Panther offers 20 rooms and suites across three buildings: the Main House, Mary Porter House, and Carriage House. Accommodations include Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, and Deluxe Suites, each with a king or queen bed. All rooms feature a private en-suite bath, 300 thread count linens, Frette bathrobes, flat-panel TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Malin + Goetz spa products, a complimentary in-room breakfast basket for two, complimentary parking, daily towel service, a fireplace, and a refrigerator are included. Deluxe Suites have a living room, a separate bedroom with a king bed, a marble bath with a soaking tub and separate shower, and a private outdoor deck. Junior Suites offer a living room, a separate sleeping area with a king bed, and a marble en-suite bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Deluxe Rooms are larger than Superior Rooms and include a sitting area and sleeping area.
Dining Experience
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant emphasizes Southern Vermont's local foods. The Main Dining Room provides a dining setting and offers a Wine Spectator Award-Winning wine list. The Restaurant caters to events up to 65 guests, and The Panther Pub can accommodate up to 60 guests for cocktail parties or 30 guests for seated dinners. The Patio is open seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day, offering Al Fresco dining with views of the gardens and Mount Equinox. The restaurant serves cheeses from Hildene.
Leisure and Activities
Guests have playing privileges at The Gleneagles Golf Club at the Equinox. Concierge services arrange regional itineraries for fly-fishing, horseback riding, biking, hiking, and skiing. Winter activities include snowmobile tours and access to snowboard and freestyle areas at Stratton and Bromley. The Manchester Gym offers cardio, spinning, and dance classes. Heart of the Village offers Yoga and Pilates classes. The East of Equinox Day Spa offers spa services. The Weston Playhouse Theatre, Vermont's oldest professional theatre, is nearby.
Location Highlights
The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant is in Manchester Village, 50 km from Rutland State. Nearby attractions include the Manchester Designer Outlets (2.5 km) and Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home (2.5 km). The inn is near the Battenkill River, with fly-fishing locations, and is close to areas for hiking and biking. The Vermont Country Store is a short distance away. The Equinox Skyline Drive on Mount Equinox is accessible.
Services Offered
The Reluctant Panther provides concierge services for local activities, including arranging guided fishing trips and providing trail maps. The property accommodates meetings, dining events, and retreats. Ski Butlers delivers ski rentals directly to the rooms. Massages are available in an on-site treatment room, with advance notice. The inn offers a complimentary in-room breakfast basket for two. Limited pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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