The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

We had a lovely stay! Room was very comfortable. Nothing too fancy but VERY spacious with a super comfy bed. The staff was top notch and greeted us by name any time we saw them after check in. Lots of nice little touches like cookies upon check in, breakfast picnic baskets sent to your room, etc. We stay in chain hotels frequently so we enjoyed the more personal experience and charm of the Reluctant Panther. We came in the summer but would love to come back in the winter as well. Great spot to stay at if you’re in the area!

We had dinner there. Scallops, halibut, asparagus soup, watermelon feta salad desert. The fish was expertly prepared, cooked at exactly the correct temp, and if you know how to cook, these sea creatures have a fine margin of error. Excellent sauces and risotto. Really a fab dinner and superb drinks. Wait staff was very kind and human in the good way. Thanks!!!!!!

Our stay at The Reluctant Panther in Manchester, VT was absolutely wonderful. We stayed in the Library Room, which was cozy, beautifully appointed, and full of character — the perfect blend of luxury and charm. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and thoughtfulness. It was the small, intimate touches that made our experience so special: a personalized welcome card, nightly cookie deliveries, and breakfast brought right to our door in the most charming picnic basket. Every detail was curated to make us feel cared for and comfortable. A very special thank you to Morgan Ams, the manager, who went above and beyond to make sure every part of our stay was perfect. Her attentiveness and kindness did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful. We couldn’t have asked for a more inviting or relaxing escape — and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.