One of the Cape's most luxurious small resorts, this meticulously kept year-round getaway comprises a beautifully restored main house—originally an 1828 sea captain's home—and several other carefully groomed buildings and cottages. Rooms mix antiques with such modern amenities as Bose stereos and TV-VCRs (loaner laptops and iPod docks are also available). Deluxe rooms come with gas fireplaces and whirlpool baths or French doors opening onto wrought-iron balconies. A widow's-walk sundeck has a panoramic view of Cape Cod Bay. Complimentary cocktails are served in the courtyard; in winter, wine is served before a roaring fire in the common room. As is true of many of Provincetown's smaller hotels, the Brass Key draws a largely gay clientele, especially in summer, but the owners and staff make everyone feel welcome and pampered. Pros: Ultraposh rooms, beautiful and secluded grounds, pool on-site. Cons: Among the highest rates in town, rooms close to Bradford Street can get a bit of noise, significant minimum-stay requirements in summer.
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