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Harborside Inn

At a Glance

    Pros

  • free Wi-Fi
  • rare value for the location
  • close to Quincy Market and the New England Aquarium
  • nearby water taxi

    Cons

  • the area might be too touristy for some leisure travelers
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Whereas its sister property the Charlesmark is hip, the Harborside has an understated charm that is anchored throughout by a modern maritime theme that includes a generous use of teak and classic maps of the Boston waterfront. Rates are considerably lower than most Waterfront hotels—as low as $119 in the off season— making this an exceptional value. Many of the snug rooms have windows overlooking an interior atrium, which extends eight stories up to the roof. Some rooms and common spaces have exposed brick. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, surround-sound stereo, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the North End are all short walks away. Existing rooms were renovated in January 2011; when the noisy downstairs nightclub closed that year, the hotel took over the space and planned to add 16 rooms, a bar, lounge and café as well as double the size of the lobby—in just a little over a year's time. For a great view, request a room overlooking the city; for a quieter stay, book a room that faces the interior atrium.

    Hotel Details

  • 116 rooms.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.
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    Harborside Inn-- nice historic place, in great location

    We stayed at The Harborside Inn, which is in the midst of things in Edgartown. It sits on the edge of a gorgeous residential neighborhood which is fun to wander and look at the beautiful homes and gardens. The Harborside is a very nice place, especially if you can reserve a balcony room with a full-on view of the harbor. The lodging we had was in one of three historic whaling captains' homes, which are very well-maintained and charming.

    Our room was good-sized, with a relatively new bathroom. The ceiling fan and A/C kept it cool, plus its beautiful little private balcony provided extra space. We were extremely pleased with it, having read a negative review on TripAdvisor that the hotel was dated and rooms extremely small, which was NOT our experience. We'd also read that the place can be overrun with children because it has some owner units. But we saw many more kids at the Harborview.

    by PeaceOut, 9/18/12

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