Kimpton Taconic Hotel

Manchester, Vermont

Virgin rating

The Copper Grouse
Standard Room
Premier Queen Room
Living Room
Library
Fireplace Room
Boutique
The Copper Grouse
Standard Room
Premier Queen Room
Living Room
Library
Fireplace Room
Boutique

The hotel

This could be the blueprint for any self-respecting Vermont hotel. Clapboard architecture painted in soothing shades. Rocking chairs lining the grand front porch. Elegant New England furnishings you’ll long to replicate back home. Kimpton Taconic Hotel gives the authentic Vermont experience. And its location throws you in the deep end too – right on Main Street in one of the state’s most historic and most charming villages, it’s got all those famous Taconic and Green Mountain moments in virtual touching distance, from leaf peeping, to skiing, to summer festivals. Creating a more homely hideaway than most hotels, they’ve included full American breakfasts, morning tea and coffee in the Living Room, and a social hour every evening. Although you also get perks you won’t find at home – like a heated outdoor pool and the exceptional farm-to-fork fare of The Copper Grouse tavern.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Set in the village of Manchester, Vermont. This Main Street hotel is close to the boutiques, antique shops, museums, and dining hotspots of one of Vermont’s prettiest villages. And it’s also got all the seasonal attractions of the Green Mountains and Taconic Range in easy reach, from leaf peeping to skiing. It’s around an hour from Battleboro, three and a half hours from Boston, and four hours from New York or Montreal. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 3 hours 15 minutes.

Hotel information

All with 40" flatscreen HDTV, JamBox Wireless Speakers, alarm clock, honor bar with local touches, safe, yoga mat, bathroom amenities, and bathrobes. 

Standard Rooms are 250-300 sq ft and have courtyard views with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

 

Premier Rooms are 260-280 sq ft and have mountain views with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Fireplace Rooms are 260-280 sq ft and have courtyard views as well as an in-room fireplace, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

The Copper Grouse (restaurant and bar serving classic farm-to-table fare). Morning coffee and organic tea service in the Living Room.

Nightly manager-hosted evening social hour from 5.00-6.00pm

Heated outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). 24-hour fitness centre. Micro Kickboard child scooters. Library. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Complimentary parking. Boutique.

There is a resort fee of $30 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Valet and self-parking - Daily shuttle service to multiple destinations, based on availability at time of request - In-room Staycast video streaming service to stream content from 1000+ apps through guest room TV - Complimentary upgraded Wifi through the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces for up to 5 devices - Locally made and branded with Kimpton walking stick for use during your stay - Weekly programming and activations - Board games and lawn games (seasonal) - Complimentary daily newspaper - Complimentary electric car charging station - Printing faxing, and photocopies ( up to 50 pages). Resort fee and inclusions are subject to availability and change. 

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful hotel with lovely staff!

Nov 20, 2024 jop2map Winchester, Massachusetts

We were here recently for a two night stay with a group of Vermont wedding planners and venue owners. It was a great hotel for the meeting, but it would also be our choice for a return to Manchester for our own enjoyment. The ambiance, decor and services are all first rate, and every member of the staff treated us with friendly courtesy and made… Read more
We were here recently for a two night stay with a group of Vermont wedding planners and venue owners. It was a great hotel for the meeting, but it would also be our choice for a return to Manchester for our own enjoyment. The ambiance, decor and services are all first rate, and every member of the staff treated us with friendly courtesy and made us feel at home. Our room was lovely and comfortable, with a nice Mountain View; and it was quiet! It's a classic hotel in an historic Vermont town, but every modern convenience was on display. As a bonus, the on site restaurant, the Copper Grouse, was perfect, both for dinner after our conference and for breakfast on our day of departure. Highly recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel in a perfect setting

Oct 29, 2024 lucyallsn Cleveland, Ohio

Beautiful hotel in a perfect setting/location. Friendly staff at the front desk. Would like if the bar was open for a drink in the afternoon - there is no place for a drink between 2-5pm but is a nice bar. Walkable to downtown outlets and several restaurants. Will return.
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Oct 21, 2024 Caroline P U.K.

What a friendly and beautiful hotel to stay in! Wonderful staff and Brett from the Copper Grouse was kind enough to suggest some places for us to visit in the surrounding area. We kept going back nightly for both of the homemade soups in the restaurant and then of course struggling to finish the delicious mains:) Disabled parking near the… Read more
What a friendly and beautiful hotel to stay in! Wonderful staff and Brett from the Copper Grouse was kind enough to suggest some places for us to visit in the surrounding area. We kept going back nightly for both of the homemade soups in the restaurant and then of course struggling to finish the delicious mains:) Disabled parking near the entrance was appreciated as was the complimentary morning tea/coffees. It was a dog friendly hotel and we loved seeing all the well behaved dogs. Enjoyed the classy town of Manchester and its Northshire Bookshop. Old Bennington was a very interesting area to visit too. We loved our stay and hopefully we will visit soon on our next American holiday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay at the Kimpton Taconic

Sep 28, 2024 John M

The following is the e-mail I sent to Mr. Nick Squires, General Manager of the Kimpton Taconic following our group's visit last week. Mr. Nick Squire I just received your e-mail thanking me and my group for staying in your hotel. I feel compelled to thank you and your staff for making our stay so comfortable and pleasant. Our group consists… Read more
The following is the e-mail I sent to Mr. Nick Squires, General Manager of the Kimpton Taconic following our group's visit last week. Mr. Nick Squire I just received your e-mail thanking me and my group for staying in your hotel. I feel compelled to thank you and your staff for making our stay so comfortable and pleasant. Our group consists of former US Air Force officers who travel to a new destination annually to renew acquaintances, experience new places, and to have fun. I normally don't respond to letters of appreciation, but your hotel and staff merit an exception. Even though all on the hotel staff were exceptional, I wanted you to know about specific members who stood out. I'm sure there were more, but the following are a few who went over and above to make our reunion one of the best we've ever experienced. First, was Ms. Lucrecia Johnson who went out of her way to find a wheelchair for one of our party. Lucrecia didn't have to search for the chair and dust it off for us, but she did. There were other "extras" I attribute to her but in general she anticipated our every need and took action to solve whatever problem we had. Next, I would like you to know that your desk staff is among the best we've encountered. Specifically, I would cite Andrew and Matt. (Sorry, I didn't get last names). When we were forced to alter our second day itinerary, Andrew helped us make decision on timing, routes, etc. Then, on our final evening, one of our group came down with heat exhaustion and we thought might not be able to travel. Matt looked up routes to the hospital in Bennington, printed a map, and helped in other ways as we were dealing with a possible trip to the hospital. Thankfully, we didn't need to make the trip, but we could have, thanks to Matt. Another one of your friendly and helpful staff is a housekeeper by the name of Mary. She saw to it that we had fresh linens even when we forgot to ask. She took the initiative to recognize when we were running low in all amenities and took care of us. Finally, one member of our group reported a wobbly toilet and a dripping faucet. She told me that your master engineer responded to the call and fixed the two items plus took care of a couple of other work orders he noticed in the room. All the above are a credit to your staff members and to management as well. I learned in the military that the best thing a manager can do is instill a sense of "taking the initiative" in his/her subordinates. We saw that attitude throughout your hotel. Thank you and them from all of your Air Force guests. John Moore P.S. My one regret is that I was not able to meet you personally. Perhaps another time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely!

Sep 23, 2024 WonderingBoiler Indianapolis, Indiana

On our way at to Maine and stayed in Manchester Vermont. What a lovely town. I didn’t want to leave and will definitely go back. The hotel was very accommodating and we had a wonderful dinner. The rooms were nice and clean. It was just a wonderful experience.