"A completely renovated grand hotel (the original opened in 1891) within walking distance of Nantucket town's attractions. The 36 rooms and suites, some with common decks, sleep from 2 to 12 people, making this—the island's only year-round place to stay—an ideal full-service base for family vacations. The look: A classic four-story New England pile spanned by a front porch strewn with Adirondack chairs. Inside, the overriding impression is of simple, light-filled, contemporary comfort. read more"