Boutique Hotels in New England

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The very idea of boutique hotels could have been born in New England. Boutique hotels are usually on the small side, with lots of character and a service staff that wants to keep you satisfied and comfortable. The distinctive nooks and corners for New England – from wind-blown cliffside inns of Maine to bustling downtowns to the country roads of Litchfield, CT, are home to boutique hotels that pamper travelers with sweet amenities, intimate service, and authentic New England character. So nice for a romantic getaway or a simple rest in the countryside or a cultural capital.

The Goodwin

One Haynes Street Hartford, CT, 06103 Phone: 860-246-1881

Modern amenities, historical touches make a stay at this hotel memorable

It’s no wonder that The Goodwin, Hartford’s chic boutique hotel, was named by Connecticut Magazine as the best overnight stay/city lodging in 2020. This gem of a hotel is known for its exceptional service, its sense of history as well as its modern amenities. That means many rooms have original Victorian-era fireplaces – but now they have LED mood candles for romantic lighting. Two-floor duplexes have dry bars, microwaves and refrigerators, and suites, with spacious seating areas, are like having your own private apartment in the heart of a vibrant city, close to arts and culture venues and lovely outdoor gardens. There’s a 24-hour fitness center and access to a world-class yoga studio. (Check the website for updates on openings and health regulations.)

Lord Camden Inn

24 Main Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325 Toll-Free: 800-336-4325

A coastal gem in a culture rich milieu

On picturesque Camden Harbor in view of the coastal mountains is a boutique hotel of abundant radiance and style. Thirty-six non-smoking guestrooms and suites offer old world architectural remnants with modern comforts and exceptional service. Repose in luxurious bedding, warm by a gas fireplace, step out onto your private balcony. Reserve an in room spa treatment, conquer the fitness room, enjoy the complimentary buffet breakfast and have your pooch pampered. Among the most culturally rich and diverse towns in all of Maine, Camden and nearby Rockport and Rockland present the finest in coastal dining. The year-round recreational options, great shopping and cultural activities make this AAA 3-Diamond destination a gem.

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Porches Inn at MASS MoCA

231 River Street North Adams, MA, 01247 Phone: 413-664-0400

An Intimate Berkshires Boutique Inn

This remarkable inn is set in 19th Century Victorian row houses in historic North Adams. Here, retro-industrial architecture meets modern comforts - call it “granny chic.” Each unique and spacious room may have private porches, lofts and/or spiral staircases. You’ll find slate-floored private baths with Jacuzzi, separate living rooms, working fireplaces, claw foot tubs, and separate shower stalls. Enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast, the heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and the lobby bar. Small, charming and walkable North Adams offers a vibrant arts and crafts scene, plentiful galleries, restaurants, and shopping. The world-renowned Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts is the main draw but the surrounding area is filled with cultural and recreational attractions and activities.

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

Picturesque inn, picture-perfect setting: a winning combination for guests

Inn at Hastings Park will be tentatively reopening in September 2020. Please visit our website for updates.
The Inn at Hastings Park, 15 miles from Boston, both honors its past and gives a creative nod to the present with its 22 rooms and suites in three thoughtfully restored 19th century buildings. Decor throughout is creative and stylish, and the rooms feature luxurious linens and rain showers. The inn calls its hospitality “revolutionary,” drawing on its location near the battle green where the Revolution began. The staff has recommendations for area activities, from trolley tours of historic sites to visits to local orchards and the homes of famous authors. The inn’s restaurant, Artistry on the Green, offers farm-to-table dining as well as Saturday afternoon teas and Sunday brunches. The inn belongs to the elite Relais & Chateaux association.

Mill Street Inn

75 Mill Street Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-9500 Toll-Free: 800-392-1316

Small comforts by the sea

This small boutique hotel, housed in a building named a National Historic Landmark, is perfectly set on the scenic harbor steps away from waterfront shops and restaurants in the Historic Hill neighborhood of Newport. This all suite hotel features 23 spacious and luxurious suites with original beams and exposed brick walls combining combine contemporary design and technology with historic charm. Each offers down feather beds with 400 thread count linens, free wireless internet, flat screen TV's, marble bathrooms, plush bathrobes, mini-bar and fridge, and complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon tea. You may also request suites with balconies, living rooms and gas fireplaces. A rooftop patio for sunny morning breakfasts give guests an expansive view of this beautiful city by the sea.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Luxury accommodations, enchanting surroundings at this elegant inn

From its 13-acre perch on Watch Hill, overlooking the ocean and bay below, the Ocean House Resort offers its guests the perfect combination of comfortable accommodations, world-class amenities, both fine and casual dining, impeccable service and an atmosphere of pure relaxation. Wake up in your ocean-inspired signature suite, force yourself to leave that 400-thread-count bedding and head to the private beach to unwind in your private cabana. Or get a massage at the world-class OH! Spa, take a dip in the heated saltwater lap pool, go for a sailing excursion aboard a yacht or take a wine-pairing class at the culinary arts center. This elegant boutique hotel is the perfect getaway.

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Four Columns Inn

23 West Street Newfane, VT, 05345 Phone: 802-365-7713

Boutique inn offers all that is unique, from room decor to spa treatments

Four Columns Inn is open! Availability is limited during the reopening period, so please call for up-to-date reservations. Also, visit our FAQ for our COVID policies & procedures.

Enjoy the tranquil countryside, the fresh air and the unique offerings at the Four Columns Inn, nestled on 138 acres of lawns, gardens and ponds (and even a babbling brook). At this relaxing getaway, there’s an appreciation for the unique, from the individual decor of the 16 guest rooms, including original art, to the spa’s massages by the pond in the summer to dining outside in the garden from a menu that features the offerings of area farms. At this boutique hotel, you can get a lavender scrub facial, soak in a Jacuzzi tub in your room or unwind by the fireplace.

The Whaler's Inn

20 East Main Street Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-536-1506 Toll-Free: 800-243-2588

You Belong at the Whaler's Inn!

The Whaler's Inn is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Downtown Mystic. Guests will fall in love with our quaint New England charm, and our 5 distinctive buildings featuring standard rooms, luxury rooms, and classy décor. While you’re here, enjoy an easy walk to downtown's lively Main Street with its specialty shops, fine restaurants & pubs and scenic Mystic River Park. Mystic Seaport is just a ten minute walk away too. The Inn also offers private baths, AC, Wi-Fi and many more amenities. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. An on-site Fitness Room & Business Center are added conveniences. Couples, business travelers, families, large groups or lonesome travelers are always welcome. Don't forget to check our monthly specials and packages!

Captain Swift Inn

72 Elm Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-230-4028

Fully restored inn has boutique amenities and a perfect seaside village location

At the Captain Swift Inn guests enjoy all the amenities of a completely restored boutique hotel just a short stroll from one of Maine’s loveliest seaside villages. Nine soothing, handsomely appointed guest rooms and suites feature everything from luxury linens and plush robes to locally made chocolates and whirlpool tubs; some have private decks, most with fireplaces. Days start with 3 course breakfasts by candlelight or dine alfresco on the new dining deck. Hiking, windjammer and wildlife cruises, winery or brewery tours, concerts, lighthouse visits, museums, golf, antiquing: It’s all nearby. Come home to an in-room massage or a fireside brandy from the full-service bar. Special packages are designed for lovers of jazz, food, wine, chocolate and more!

Grand Harbor Inn

14 Bay View Landing Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-230-7177 Toll-Free: 877-553-6997

Style and gracious hospitality on the waterfront

Celebrating its 5th season is Camden’s only 4-Diamond luxury waterfront boutique inn with the attention to detail that bespeaks gracious hospitality. This seaside gem overlooking the marina and the Islands of Penobscot Bay offers luxurious comforts in suites and rooms with private balconies and magnificent views, gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs and separate marble and glass enclosed rain showers, and premium bed and bath linens. In room continental breakfast is served each morning. There are custom enclosed food & beverage closets with mini-frig, microwave oven, coffee maker, and serving ware. Within a short walk or drive are unique shops, casual and fine dining establishments, endless outdoor recreation and cultural activities.

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Lenox Hotel

61 Exeter Street at Boylston Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5300 Toll-Free: 800-225-7676

Old-world service in the heart of Boston

In a city graced by historic charm, The Lenox is a Boston landmark. Ideally situated in Boston’s fashionable Back Bay the hotel is located just steps away from shopping on fashionable Newbury Street, Prudential Center and Copley Place, the Museum of Fine Arts and Fenway Park. Uncompromising standards set the tone for the highest level of hospitality, especially for those who are accustomed to an intimate atmosphere and quiet luxury. This four-diamond hotel, an industry leader in environmental initiatives, features spacious guest rooms with elegant décor, working fireplaces, valet parking and numerous amenities including bathrobes, umbrellas and turndown service. Enjoy fine dining at nationally recognized City Table, a signature cocktail at City Bar or an authentic Irish pub experience at Sólás.

Hotel Maria

132 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-622-4000

Laid-back luxury is the theme of this vintage-yet-modern hotel by the beach

A brand new seaside boutique hotel will be making waves starting in April, when the Hotel Maria opens its doors to guests seeking classic contemporary accommodations with dramatic ocean views and across-the-street access to a sandy stretch of Misquamicut Beach. Whether you choose a cottage-style guestroom, a suite with a balcony with commanding views of the Atlantic or a stunning rental residence for the ultimate in at-the-shore privacy, you will be delighted with this reimagined, modern-throwback hotel. Walk across the street to the beach. Dine on right-off-the-boat seafood in Maria’s Seaside Cafe. Go for the oysters and sip sangria at a convivial happy hour. Or, enjoy the view on the rooftop deck.

Inn at Ocean's Edge

24 Stonecoast Road Lincolnville, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-236-0945

Enjoy this boutique inn’s amenities, water views and perfect coastal location

At the luxurious Inn at Ocean’s Edge, you can choose from studio suites above the poolhouse with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay; or one of 18 guest rooms in the Main Inn, with balconies and countryside views; or Hilltop rooms with ocean views. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, relax in your room or suite in a Jacuzzi or before a gas fireplace, get a massage at the Poolhouse Spa, unwind in the heated harborview infinity pool or set out to explore the area’s quaint coastal towns, lively arts and harbor communities. Hike, kayak, take a winery or brewery tour or go out on a schooner cruise. Let this lovely inn serve as your perfect vantage point for exploring beautiful mid-coast Maine.

Battery Wharf Boston Hotel

Three Battery Wharf Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-994-9000 Toll-Free: 800-257-7544

Relax into your luxurious urban oasis at this impressive harborfront hotel

Find your urban oasis at the Battery Wharf Hotel, where modern luxury and amenities are intertwined with New England tradition and hospitality. There’s a unique sense of place at this boutique hotel on Boston’s scenic and historic waterfront, steps from the famous Freedom Trail as well as the delightful North End, the aquarium, shops, galleries and restaurants. Watch boats sail into the harbor from the Harbor Walk or from your luxurious room or suite, with pillow-top mattresses, fine European linens and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. The hotel is also home to the award-winning Exhale spa. Ask about special packages for Northeast residents and for families.

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

Comfort and Service Wrap Around Unique Character and Chic Style

When you stay at a boutique hotel, you expect an intimate experience like no other. You can expect all those qualities at Hotel on North, a new take on downtown lodging housed in a restored 19th-century Main Street menswear store, now on the National Register of Historic Places. Radiating from its birdcage elevator, the lounges, dining rooms and guest rooms display an individual sensibility that melds beautiful old things – like hammered tin ceilings or church pews upgraded as luggage stands – with comfortable beds and linens, creative cocktails, and fresh, tasty dishes. In a region – the Berkshires – where Gilded Age tycoons designed gardens, hosted Gatsby-like parties, and founded art museums, the Hotel on North melds cultural roots and cosmopolitan style.

Jared Coffin House

29 Broad Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-2400 Toll-Free: 800-248-2405

Prime location, impeccable service distinguish this stately island inn

Perfect location, personal attention: Those are the signs of an exemplary boutique hotel, and they are paramount at the Jared Coffin House. Built in 1845 in the heart of downtown Nantucket, the stately inn still holds its position in the center of everything: close to the island’s historical sites, gourmet restaurants, galleries and boutiques. Inside the inviting inn are 30 luxurious rooms in the main building and 13 in the Daniel Webster building next door. The rooms combine modern amenities like fine linens and sumptuous furnishings with nods to its heritage, like four-poster beds and unique artwork. Sit in the sun in the inn’s garden, arrange a spa visit or island excursion, dine in the modern steakhouse or just relax at the beach.

The Whitney Hotel

170 Charles Street Boston, MA, 02114 Phone: 617-367-1866 Toll-Free: 888-673-3650

Gem of a hotel prides itself on warm hospitality, unique location, luxury touches

Perfecting the art of hospitality in one of Boston’s most treasured neighborhoods, The Whitney Hotel takes uncomplicated luxury and comfort to a new level. In this revitalized townhouse-style boutique hotel, with 65 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, you’ll find sumptuous accommodations, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, concierge services, complimentary bikes and a restaurant bringing Italy’s coastal Mediterranean cuisine to Boston’s Beacon Hill. Outside the hotel’s doors, the neighborhood is perfect for exploring, with boutique shops, galleries and eclectic restaurants. You’re close to the Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, universities, shopping areas – all surrounded by history. The hotel is pet friendly. Check the website for information on the hotel’s Rest Assured™ health & safety program as well as other updates.

Stonehurst Manor

3351 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-3113 Toll-Free: 800-525-9100

To the manor borne – and relaxed

Enjoy stunning vistas of New England’s most mountainous region from the comforts of your room, the garden or poolside at this turn of the century mansion and boutique hotel. Set on 30 pine wooded acres you’ll find rooms with king, queen and four poster beds, some with fireplaces and Jacuzzis. Food lovers will enjoy the gourmet restaurant and a nightcap in the library lounge with a warming fireplace. There are Adirondack chairs and quiet places in the spacious gardens to relax, and tennis, a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. North Conway is in a sweet spot for golf, hiking, biking, horseback riding and skiing. Tax free shopping and elegant comforts are yours in a mountain setting that can’t be beat. Complimentary dinner and breakfast when you book direct - click our book a room icon above!

Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

39 West Road Manchester Village, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-2568 Toll-Free: 800-822-2331

Step into elegance and sophistication

The Reluctant Panther in Manchester Village is southern Vermont's premier boutique hotel, featuring 20 rooms and suites that encompass modern hospitality. We do still feel that connection to the past, which is why you'll also find historic accents - antique furnishings, fireplaces, marble baths and original museum-quality artwork. A similar approach was taken with Reluctant Panther's award-winning restaurant - sophisticated modern takes on traditional New England dishes by Executive Chef Sigal Rocklin, featuring locally raised and grown ingredients. And Manchester Village is one of Vermont's best-loved destinations in any season for shopping, outdoor recreation, or just a romantic weekend.

Portland Harbor Hotel

468 Fore Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-775-9090

Unique boutique hotel in Old Port district wants every guest to feel special

Located in one of the nationally recognized “coolest small cities” in America, the Portland Harbor Hotel wants to make every guest’s experience special. That’s why this boutique hotel has 95 luxurious rooms, none of them the same. Coastal themes, appropriate for a hotel in the charming Old Port district, are reflected in individual local artwork and photographs. Rooms also have sleek wood floors, quality bedding and expansive city or exquisite garden views. Each floor has a pantry nook with Starbucks coffee, the at BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood restaurant, you’ll dine on on the freshest seafood around. Complimentary bikes, a car service to downtown attractions, a cozy firepit, chocolates on your pillow after turndown: It all adds up to a great stay in a great city.

The Break Hotel

1208 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-363-9800

Retro-chic surf vibe treasured by this boutique hotel near the beach

Tucked away in the lovely beach town of Narragansett, The Break Hotel embraces the local beach community and its retro-chic surf vibe. This 16-room boutique hotel boasts a beach house atmosphere with turquoise color schemes and whimsical touches, a year-round designer heated saltwater pool and a rooftop bar where patrons can gaze out to the ocean beyond. Comfortable, spacious rooms and suites (some with private balconies) have fireplaces and heated bathroom floors. The restaurant, Chair 5, serves a creative locally sourced menu (imagine the lobster rolls). There’s a micro-spa, fitness room with Peloton bike and small-plate breakfasts served in the main dining room or poolside. The hotel is close to beautiful beaches and the Block Island ferry.

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Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 Phone: 860-395-2000 Toll-Free: 800-243-0212

Distinctive accommodations, dining, amenities at this elegant resort

Like every great boutique hotel, the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina offers unique accommodations, distinctive dining and a menu of top-of-the-line amenities, all in a picturesque setting on the Connecticut coast. Main Inn rooms and suites, some with fireplaces, many with views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River, are all uniquely appointed for beauty and comfort. Other accommodation options include two gorgeous Italianate guesthouses, villas, a cottage and the amazing Lighthouse Suite. An on-site spa offers massages and facials, and a health club includes heated indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, whirlpool, exercise classes and state-of-the-art equipment. Dine on the freshest local fare at Fresh Salt restaurant; stroll into town for shopping and sightseeing.

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

Luxury, location a perfect match in this classic Boston boutique hotel

Reigning proudly over Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, XV Beacon provides its guests the privacy, personal service and luxurious surroundings necessary for a true urban escape. Its 63 rooms, suites and studios, only seven to a floor, are in soothing taupe/espresso tones, with gas fireplaces, marble bathrooms, Frette linens, cashmere throws and curated art. Some have Jacuzzi tubs or canopy beds. Work out in the 24-hour fitness facility, dine in the modern Mooo steakhouse or explore the city (the concierge has a host of ideas for you). This boutique hotel is convenient to all the best of Boston, from the Freedom Trail’s historic sites to museums, universities, sports arenas, arts venues and restaurants. XV Beacon is pet-friendly. Ask about special romance and babymoon packages. 1st on Conde Nast's list of 10 Top Hotels in Boston: Readers Choice Awards 2018.

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Boutique style in a classic New England inn

The amenities are eco-friendly and pleasing, as you would expect in a boutique hotel. Twenty four guestrooms make it small enough to feel cozy, while flat screen televisions, private bath, and chamois robes provide modern and luxurious touches. The inn has an excellent restaurant and tavern with mahogany dining bar, fireplaces, and inviting tables. Champney’s scratch kitchen features old favorites with a contemporary twist and seasonal dishes all with local, farm fresh produce. Set on a mile-long street in a village with landmark status, you’re in amongst gorgeous 18th and 19th-century homes and working farms. You’ve arrived at what Yankee magazine termed New England’s best 19th-century inn.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Right by the water, this hotel is in a perfect place to explore historic Salem

Enjoy all that historic Salem has to offer, from witch museums and colonial homes to harbor cruises and whale watches, when you stay at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. From its seaside perch on Pickering Wharf, this boutique hotel is adjacent to the wharf marina and a short walk to a variety of restaurants and those impossible-to-duplicate galleries and boutiques that bring shoppers back year after year. The hotel’s rooms and suites feature the finest linens, and guests can relax in the heated indoor pool, fully equipped fitness center and in the Regatta Pub Restaurant, serving chowder, burger and other classic American fare. A host of packages for museum-goers, active families and couples with romance in mind are offered.

The Spa at Norwich Inn

607 West Thames Street Norwich, CT, 06360 Phone: 860-425-3500 Toll-Free: 800-275-4772

An inn surrounded by beauty, a spa that's sensual and sensational

Amid century-old oaks, perennial gardens and spring-fed ponds, the Spa at Norwich Inn invites guests to rejuvenate and relax. To that end, a vast menu of spa services includes several types of massage, facials, manicures, makeup tips and body treatments. The menu is also first rate at another inn amenity: Kensington’s restaurant, where comfort food is given unexpected twists to delight diners. The inn’s rooms, suites and getaway villas are thoughtfully decorated and appointed, with spa touches including plush robes. To complete your rejuvenation process, there’s an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna and steam room, hot tub and a host of classes and demonstrations on everything from yoga, tennis and pilates to healthy cooking. Golf and great hikes are nearby.