The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant is southern Vermont’s premier small luxury hotel. Situated in the center of Manchester Village, the Reluctant Panther has 20 lodging rooms and suites of the highest quality and the top-rated gourmet dining experience in Vermont.  The Panther’s ample accommodations feature sophisticated design with antique furnishings, marble baths, fireplaces, museum quality artwork, 300 thread count linens, Malin + Goetz bath products, Frette robes to create a genuinely gracious and relaxing overnight stay. Walk to world class resort spa, shopping, golf, and four-season activities, including biking, tennis, and hiking. Stay in the heart of historic Manchester Village at Vermont’s premier small luxury hotel for getaways and vacations. With unparalleled views of Equinox Mountain from one of their twenty luxurious Rooms and Suites, each room features antique furnishings, fine art, luxury bathrooms and cozy fireplaces. Make a reservation at the restaurant and see why they won the coveted Gold Barn Award for the locally sourced menu featuring contemporary American cuisine paired with an extensive, award-winning wine list in a sophisticated atmosphere. Whether choosing from their selection of packages or allowing the staff to curate your Vermont experience, The Reluctant Panther provides for all who call it home for a few nights. From fly-fishing to skiing, theatre and the arts, to shopping and farmer’s markets, the Panther takes great pleasure in making every day an unforgettable adventure! The Reluctant Panther — The Panther name is founded on the historical significance of our area. Wild Panthers long roamed the nearby mountains, despite the encroachment of humans, and signified the mindset of Vermonters, who fought against interference from the English King and their neighbors to the east and west. The Green Mountain Tavern, which stood on the site until 1897, Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys met and planned their resistance to the hated Foreigners. The name itself was conceptualized in the 1960’s when the hesitancy of Panthers to come down from the mountains was paired with the historical symbolism of the property. The Reluctant Panther name is now a Manchester institution. [embed]https://vimeo.com/147952228[/embed]