MANCHESTER, Vt.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants opened its newest boutique hotel, Taconic in early December. Located in Vermont’s historic and year-round destination of Manchester Village, the property is named for the adjacent Taconic Mountain range and is the brand’s first in the state.
“As we expand our brand, we are continuing to look to destinations that will excite Kimpton loyalists but are also natural extensions of our metropolitan locations,” says Joe Capalbo, director of operations for Kimpton Hotels in New England. “Manchester’s proximity to New York City, Boston and Montreal, coupled with the unique energy of the town and its people, made it an ideal next-destination for Kimpton to plant its roots.”
The 87-room hotel features over 9,600 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 2,800-square-foot ballroom, outdoor terrace, library, solarium and event lawn that can accommodate over 800 for a reception. The Trillium Ballroom is divisible by three equal 930-square-foot sections, and a wall of French doors opens out onto the Trillium Terrace which overlooks the lawn.
Inspired by New England’s grand inns of the late 19th and early 20th century, the guest rooms, which include six suites and three standalone cottages, have views of the Green and Taconic Mountain ranges. The wrap-around porch and a lobby resemble the entrance of a grand home with a double-sided fireplace and are designed to encourage socializing and channel the residential feel of the surrounding village.
To amplify the historic and active elements the town is known for, the hotel has partnered with local businesses and artists to give guests uniquely Manchester experiences like hiking with handcrafted walking sticks available in-room, local Northshire Bookstore’s staff picks available in the hotel’s Living Room and photography expeditions lead by renowned local photographer Les Jorgensen.
“It’s an honor to have this unique opportunity to work with Manchester’s local companies and residents,” says John Burnham, general manager of Taconic. “Each partnership enhances our guest experience, and we look forward to providing to our guests the most authentic representation of Manchester.”
Guest amenities include Kimpton’s signature offerings with a Vermont touch, such as mini bar options inclusive of local Vermont craft beers, complimentary morning coffee and tea service in the Living Room with maple sugar as a sweetener, nightly manager-hosted wine hour and more.
Taconic provides guests with wellness options such as customized trek maps of local hiking and running trails, a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary use of the hotel’s PUBLIC bikes and on-property lap pool. Private en suite spa services are available to further enhance the relaxation experience during a guest’s stay. In addition, there is an on-site boutique selling a variety of locally sourced, unique specialty items.
Located adjacent to Taconic is The Copper Grouse, a new restaurant and bar serving regionally-inspired, soulful dishes that celebrate the bounty of Vermont’s four seasons under the direction of Chef Adam Raftery. The elevated beverage program complements the cooking, incorporating classic cocktails, artisanal spirits, a wide selection of Vermont craft beers and a dynamic selection of over 100 wines.
The Copper Grouse will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as in-room dining for Taconic guests and catering service for meetings and special events.
