When I think of a place to stay on Nantucket, I think of the White Elephant Hotel. My wife, Carol, and I, have been going there for years. It's a lot like the Marriott, every time you go there, you know what you're going to get. Nice clean room, and great service.
The way that I usually schedule a booking at the White Elephant, is in the middle of the winter. I subscribed to their e-mail list, and get in e-mail with special rates. This year, the special rates were for Labor Day, and they included a fairly new property, the White Elephant Village | Residences & Inn.
The White Elephant Inn was recently remodeled. I mean, it was a total gut rehab. Years ago, we used to stay at a hotel called the Harbor House. White elephant bought this hotel and transformed it into something totally new.
Prior to arrival the Pre-arrival Concierge contacted me to see if I needed any special reservations. That was a nice touch.
Getting to Nantucket.
We're fans of the HyLine High Speed Ferry. It just takes an hour from Hyannis to Nantucket.
Once on Nantucket, you can make the easy walk over to the hotel. When we docked, there was a driver from the White Elephant standing there with a sign. He said that he'd be happy to drive us over to the hotel. We took him up on it.
Once in the van he offered us free waters.
Check In.
When we stepped in to the lobby of the White Elephant Inn, we knew we were in for a treat.
It's beautiful.
Image: Lobby
Image: Lobby. Newspapers!
Image: Lobby. Cookies and Water. Coffee in the AM.
A bellman took us and our luggage up to our room.
Image: Hallway. Needs some art. ;-)
Wow. This was a nice room.
I liked the architectural detail for the ceiling. Made it feel like I was in a boat. Without the waves.
Some of the features of the room are:
HD flat-screen televisions in bedrooms andI'm a big fan of in-room safes. This one was large enough to fit two laptops, a camera and more.
Blu-Ray player
Wireless Internet access
MP3 docking station
Pratesi linens and Turkish towels
Plush robes and slippers
Aromatic bath products
Bottled water
Current magazines
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Image: TV an Desk area.
Image: Bathroom.
While on Nantucket, make sure you visit these spots within walking distance of the hotel:
Brant Point Lighthouse.
Galley Beach.
Galley Beach is a nice place for a drink by the water.
Lola 41. Across the street. Nice place for dinner. Sushi!
Cisco Brewery is a bike ride away.
The hotel provides free bikes. It's a nice ride to Cisco Brewery. About 20 minutes. Wear a helmet.
Enjoy!
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One more thing:
BREAKFAST BY THE WATER
Breakfast at the White Elephant Hotel's Brant Point Grill is another great place to eat by the water. ;-)