The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Golf
Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
$120
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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5383 Main St, Manchester Center, VT, 05255
  • Place, Lye Brook Falls
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Designer Outlets
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star Manchester Center hotel close to Lye Brook Falls
A golf course, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, outdoor tennis courts, and a hot tub are onsite.
The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a golf course, The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Manchester Center hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and barbecue grills. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Clove + Maple - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clove + Maple

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Fishing
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 6 to May 27:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.49 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Palmer House Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort Motel
Palmer House Resort Motel Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort Manchester Center
Palmer House Resort
The Palmer House Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

The Palmer House Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 857 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is worn out and not maintained.

Visited August 2025: The suite was okay, but not special. The deck was poorly maintained and not usable. The whole place was like that. The trout pond was nasty--no fish, dead water, a row boat full of moldy water, a dock that wobbled, and a path that was overgrown from disuse. The breakfast was icky, and the grounds were worn out. The "resort" was probably really nice 75 years ago, but now this is just a seedy old motel. But a very expensive motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

todd

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cordelia, Butte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great outside area with firepit in beautiful grassy courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In need of TLC

Not the cleanest place. Dust ruffle was hanging across the floor and the floor was not clean. The walkway outside our door is crumbling apart. The tv volume is set to only go very low and is far across the room. The internet is awful. The bed was actually very comfortable. The place could use some TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Four disappointed things. Shower was hard to regulate. Golf course was in very poor condition. Hot tub at pool was not wotking. Breakfast was poor quality. They need a restaurant quality breakfast available for those who want to pay extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok but not for that price, it is not resort at all, dated, AC didn't work well but what really was the issue 2 people sitting in their car for 2hrs doing drugs outside our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla Jean

It wat great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Very Quiet pool was great. Room large and quiey. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Mallery, Manlius

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable. Aside from continental breakfast no onsite dining options were available. Facilities are clean but both facilities and furniture need significant updating. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia, hackettstown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows were hard, no extra roll of toilet paper anywhere. No bar of soap for the bathroom sink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back pain

The property has potential but needs lots of maintenance done. The mattress in our room was so uncomfortable I resorted to sleeping on the couch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels like you stepped back in time to a motor lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert S

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had deck closed off but was not pleasant to see
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Friendly staff. Good location to walk to restaurants and park w bike trail. No restaurant or bar operating currently as shown in listing. First room was tired, door to deck jammed, no screen. Deck furniture dirty, couldn’t use. Moved us to another room that was better, spacious ADA king suite w view from deck of fireworks. Breakfast was partially defrosted baked goods and prepackaged fruit cups. We found good bakeries nearby and made our own breakfast in room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is outdated but the staff are okay. For the price I have paid it is not worthy it. I don’t blame for the hotel but I definitely overpaid via hotels.com because the receipt I got from the hotel was way much cheaper than I have booked on hotels.com.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and the jacuzzi tub in our room was great. We will definitely be returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in a beautiful area. Comfortable and clean. Wish I could've stayed longer. Peaceful property with a trout pond out back. Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was unbelievably kind and helpful! I would definitely stay here again because of the hospitality I received from Jackie and the other staff. Bed was comfy and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay during inclement weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025