Kimpton Taconic Hotel

Manchester, Vermont

Star 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating An average experience

May 23, 2025 Emma R Croydon, United Kingdom

First the positives. The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. The staff were very patchy. Some were very helpful, others very unhelpful. I was surprised to find no shuttle available at all one evening when the hotel was quiet and when this is included in the resort fee.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another Wonderful Stay at the Kimpton Taconic – Perfect for a Family Ski Trip!

Mar 31, 2025 Ayanna B Brooklyn, New York

I had another lovely stay at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, VT. This was my second time staying with my family of four, plus a group of friends. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the pillows are soft — just the way I like them. The hotel’s location is excellent, with a short drive to both Stratton Mountain Resort and Bromley… Read more
I had another lovely stay at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, VT. This was my second time staying with my family of four, plus a group of friends. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the pillows are soft — just the way I like them. The hotel’s location is excellent, with a short drive to both Stratton Mountain Resort and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort. The on-site restaurant, The Copper Grouse, is a solid option for food, and the town of Manchester is so quaint, with charming shops, a supermarket, and plenty of great restaurants — all within walking distance from the hotel. We’ll definitely be back for our next skiing trip! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Wonderful Respite in Vermont!

Mar 29, 2025 Margi O

My husband and I and our small dog recently stayed here for three nights for the first time. It is a laid back hotel, and very welcoming. The rooms are compact, but beautifully appointed. The bathrooms have spacious walk in showers. We enjoyed the social hour each night sitting in front of the roaring wood fire, and chatting with other guests.… Read more
My husband and I and our small dog recently stayed here for three nights for the first time. It is a laid back hotel, and very welcoming. The rooms are compact, but beautifully appointed. The bathrooms have spacious walk in showers. We enjoyed the social hour each night sitting in front of the roaring wood fire, and chatting with other guests. The Copper Grouse restaurant off the lobby was an excellent and delicious place to eat, with a great staff. Manchester is a lovely historic and scenic town and is filled with other highly rated places to dine as well. All in all, it was a great trip, and we will definitely be back! Read less
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Feb 14, 2025 Gregrob1980 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always enjoyable whenever we stay at this hotel. It feels like it is our home away from home. The staff is always welcoming, especially at the front desk. Would recommend a guest room with a fireplace. Housekeeping was somewhat lacking though. One day the trash was not changed and another day the tissue box was not replaced.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My favorite hotel

Jan 6, 2025 Eric H

Note, this is the first time I have ever felt compelled to review a hotel. I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively for thirty years for both business and pleasure staying at many exceptional properties, and I have to say the Kimpton Taconic is my family's favorite hotel. The hotel has become a bit of an oasis and mini-vacation when… Read more
Note, this is the first time I have ever felt compelled to review a hotel. I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively for thirty years for both business and pleasure staying at many exceptional properties, and I have to say the Kimpton Taconic is my family's favorite hotel. The hotel has become a bit of an oasis and mini-vacation when we go to VT. The boutique size is perfect, accessible, cozy and never feels crowded. I cannot think of a more relaxing setting than the firepit and wraparound porch and rockers in the spring and summertime and the cozy library and den with continuously running real wood fireplace in the fall and winter. The excellent restaurant Copper Grouse, game room and complimentary cocktail hour make it that much more enjoyable. Most importantly though, the service and staff drive the truly exceptional vibe and experience of the hotel. There is a warmth and authenticity in the friendly service that is unlike any other places we have stayed. I hesitate writing this because I don't want this hidden gem to get out there, but I feel that this exceptional hotel and staff need to be recognized. Read less