Nantucket, MassachusettsDowntown Nantucket
21 Broad Hotel
Restored Victorian inn
Downtown Nantucket Nantucket, Massachusetts
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Island Hotel CollectionRestored Victorian inn
The ornate 1872 Victorian breaks from Nantucket's austere Federal architecture, running as a relaxed inn with courtyard fire pits.
“Bright and cheerful with a back patio full of fire pits, 21 Broad is a stone’s throw from the town’s beloved shops and restaurants, leaving guests looking to hit the scene smitten.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Rachel Reider layers bold contemporary textiles over the house's restored Victorian architecture.
Notable
Restored 1872 Victorian inn rebuilt using historic limestone plaster formulations and original windows.
Listed
Downtown Victorian building set among cobblestones, serving coffee roasted on the island.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The house at 21 Broad Street has always stood out, a lively, ornate Victorian in a town that’s dominated by a slightly austere Federal style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front porch looks onto Broad Street, two blocks from the ferry terminal and Main Street's cobblestone shops.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their compact historic footprint, finished with blackout shades and vitamin C shower fixtures.
The spa
The basement wellness area includes dedicated massage treatment rooms and steam facilities built during the restoration.
How it began
The house operated for over a century as the Nesbitt Inn, the island's longest-running lodging before its 2014 restoration.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.