Fodor's Expert Review Chatham Inn at 359 Main

This romantic Federal-style property in Chatham was built in the early 1800s and has been thoroughly and beautifully renovated and updated on the inside. The décor, with lots of whites and soothing coastal colors, is punctuated with original art throughout the hotel. Its location, close to the beach and to town, is ideal, though it may be hard to tear yourself away from your luxurious surroundings.

YOU SHOULD KNOW No children under the age of 12.

room

Top-of-the-line amenities include bed linens, pillows and duvets by Matouk and Comphy. Some rooms and suites have fireplaces, balconies and minifridges.

Book room 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 or 19 to enjoy a real wood fire.

bathroom

In 2017, all of the bathrooms were renovated and now sport luxurious spa showers. Bath amenities are by Malin+Goetz and towels, robes and slippers by Frette.

lobby

A comfortable lobby area has chairs and a fireplace to relax by, but the lovely front porch is a great place to hang out in good weather.

The inn provides beach towels, backpack beach chairs and sunscreen for guests.

dining

Breakfast, included with your stay, is outstanding, with made-to-order items like eggs Benedict, crab cakes and steak and eggs, as well as coffee, juice and other breakfast favorites. At dinner, the menu changes seasonally, but examples include Chatham lobster gnocchi or local seafood cioppino. Diners can eat in the dining room or when it’s nice out, on the patio, which has a fire pit (guests can borrow warm blankets, if needed). Sunday brunch is over the top, with dishes like brioche French toast and Chatham lobster omelets.

drinking

The cozy wine bar serves 32 wines by the glass and over 150 labels by the bottle, as well as a full selection of specialty cocktails and craft beers. A fireplace gives the room a lovely ambiance.