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Reviews of Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

39 West Road, Manchester, 05254, United States

#2 of 13 hotels in Manchester

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Review score

Based on 194 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    I can’t wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We love the breakfast and it’s delivery to our room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Perfect night in Manchester
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely inn, beautifully maintained older building with spacious rooms and bathrooms. Bath products were first class. Our room had a fireplace which opened to both the room and the bath, we didn't use it in July! Breakfast is a nice basket of selected goodies. We ate ours on the side porch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    We lii oh bed staying there and will book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Breakfast and presentation was wonderful. Very unique basket which was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Quiet luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Locking the door from the outside was difficult and I feared breaking the key, but older buildings settle. Let's call it "character".

    The room was spacious and comfortable. The toiletries were thoughtful and delightful. The breakfast basket, delivered to the door, was just decadent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    A very pleasant stay in a great room in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    TV is horrible. Small screen and SD reception. Better to have no TV. Really a detriment especially during period of national crises. Also I found mattress very uncomfortable but spouse found very comfortable… So ?? Air Conditioner noisy and takes some time to get acclimated to the noise.

    Breakfast boxes fine. Decent selection. Timely delivery.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Great overnight break on our New England road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really friendly staff welcomed us and looked after us.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    10
    Kudos to the Panther!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The weather wasn't cooperating (98 degrees), so we could not enjoy the grounds as much as we wanted to.

    Everything about the Reluctant Panther was amazing..the bed was the most comfortable bed we have slept on our whole vacation

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, accommodation. Plus the people at the Inn and restaurant were very kind and made our anniversary very special.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero, that we didn't like.

    The staff were very nice, the room was excellent, and the food was phenomenal.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    To tall bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds to high! Im 6 foot tall and it was difficult to get in and out of bed.

    The location to everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    8.0
    One of the best restaurants in New England
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not good. Would have much preferred a buffet breakfast in the restaurant

    The restaurant was exceptional (for dinner)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    A Perfect Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was just to brief.

    A place where old world charm meets elegants. I cannot say enough about how great our stay was. The staff was so friendly and amazing. We have never stayed anywhere that has rteated us as if we were the most important guests. Mary, at the front desk was so welcoming and accommodating. She made us feel as if no request is unreasonable. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Let me add, breakast was very nice and informal its presented in a picnic basket sent to your room or enjoy it in the dining room. Dinner at the restaurant was amazing, expertly prepared and presented. 5stars

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything exceeded our expectations. Morgan and the staff was welcoming and willing to help in any way. We had to leave early and they arranged a delicious to-go breakfast for us! We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful weekend getaway with exceptional staff and service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Excellent property and wonderful innkeeper. We ate dinner in the restaurant, service and meal were exceptional. A great experience and would return.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    4 Stars Done right 👍🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Little details , The shower, The cleanliness, the Location . A really nice place done correctly. Will stay again and again

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    Very relaxing trip, outstanding boutique inn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing was you could not adjust the flame on the fireplace.

    Super friendly staff, unique rooms, tons of amenities. Nice fireplace, comfy beds. Fresh baked cookies and brownies. A++++ restaurant and bar on the main floor. Outstanding in room breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    A wonderful place to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed at the Reluctant Panther for just one night -- a little mid winter getaway. The gas fireplace in our first room was having some mechanical issues so the staff upgraded us to a suite. Such a treat to play cards on the couch in front of the gas fireplace and take a jacuzzi tub before climbing into the huge comfy bed. Great breakfast in the restaurant. We could have chosen to have it delivered to our room. All in all, a wonderful winter respite!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Everyone was so friendly and the food for breakfast and dinner was outstanding!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Just a wonderful getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    So friendly. Served cookies when we arrived. Room/suite was cozy and large. Great bathroom with soaking hot tub. Very comfortable bed. Could order breakfast brought to room. Delicious! We loved the restaurant and little bar.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great people and food. Upgraded us to a beautiful suite with a great soaking tub

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    A cozy, comfortable, weekend getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast basket was a cute idea- I just wish they had a hot vegan option! WiFi wasn't great but that wasn't an issue since we were there to relax and disconnect.

    Great location, very friendly staff, easy parking, and access to multiple mountains for skiing. The town center is a short drive or about a 20-30 minute walk (in the snow). Additionally, multiple restaurants and bars are just a few minutes' walk away. It was a perfect short, cozy stay. The suite had plenty of room. It was definitely a little dated, but that's the feel we were looking for—comfortable and cozy! We loved having a fireplace in the room that was a huge bonus!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    9.0
    It was picturesque village to visit and the Reluctant Panther exceeded our expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything about it!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Luxurious overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with King or Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Long walk into town. Restaurant closed on night we were there.

    Fantastic Inn, beautiful decor , very luxurious. Extremely helpful and pleasant staff. Outdoor areas were laid out nicely, lovely views from garden.

    Stayed in October 2024

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