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White Elephant

50 Easton Street, PO Box 1139, Nantucket, MA 02554
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4.5 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
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  • Brant point grill(6)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Harbor view(3)
  • Most comfortable(3)
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Fred F
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Impeccably operated hotel with every amenity situated in a scenic ocean playground. This is hotel luxury as it should be. The White Elephant is housed in multle-storied, cedar shake buildings some of which date back decades. The interiors, however, are understated elegance with expensive antique-class furnishings; tables, chairs, elaborate wall and floor coverings; much of which appear brand new. Our... More

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scob
westmount
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed for 4 days in October, as usual the service was excellent. The staff really took great care of me, and I can be a difficult guest. It's really a home away from home for me when i'm on Nantucket. Will definitely be back in 2012. Happy New Year! More

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Colo_Prosecutor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There is not a better travel experience in the world than staying at the White Elephant anytime of the year. I have stayed at the finest hotels all around the world and nothing compares to the White Elephant. I first discovered this hotel about 7 years ago through a friend's recommendation. I now return every year and have upped my... More

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Learned_TravelParent
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our family went there for a 3 night stay just before the high season and are thinking about going back every year from now on. At the time our son was 4 months old and we had an amazing time. We had a very difficult time finding a place to stay with a child that young and were so glad... More

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Patricia G
Hopedale, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

My husband and I spent Thanksgiving and through the weekend on Nantucket, staying at the White Elephant. From the courtesy van driver Bartek meeting us at the Ferry, right through our greeting by Kelly at the front desk and all the service staff, especially Ramon in the dining room and the fun bartender, Celina, we felt welcomed. We've been to... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
8 December 2011

Dear Patricia and Bill; Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving experience with others on Tripadvisor. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and were able to experience the White Elephant and Nantucket during this magical time of year. We hope you make it an annual visit! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Clark H
Washington, DC
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for three days over Thanksgiving, and most everything was fine. Upon arrival at the ferry, however, the overwhelmed courtesy van driver had no room available for my wife and I in a way-too-small van, and when I asked him the distance to the hotel, he announced 10-15 minutes. Conveying no options and zero sympathy, this congenitally-sullen fellow proved... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
8 December 2011

Dear Clark H; Thank you for sharing your observations on Tripadvisor. I am glad that you enjoyed your overall stay with us. Please accept our apologies for any missteps in picking you up at the ferry as well as in the manner our overnight clerk behaved. We do hope to see you again in the future and we are glad... More

Rhodestraveled
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

We recently stayed at the White Elephant during our first trip to Nantucket. Despite the fact that it was low season, the service was still top notch. We were picked up in a courtesy van and were given some helpful island tips from the gentleman who picked us up. This gentleman, I think his name is Bartick (sp), was one... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
26 November 2011

Dear Rhodestra... Thank you for the wonderful review. I apologize for the shortcoming in cleanliness in the shower. It is certainly not the norm and we are re-grouting all of our bathrooms this winter, so any appearance issues should be resolved. It is nice to hear about all the things you loved about your stay and we are looking forward... More

Galil3o
Duesseldorf
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

It was really one of our best hotel experiences ever: * courtesy shuttle from the ferry to the hotel (and back of course) even though you could really walk the distance (about 5 minutes) * welcoming and polite personnel - and I am not talking about fake politeness but we really felt truly welcome and cared for * very helpful... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
26 November 2011

Dear Galil3o; Thank you for your wonderful review. I am glad you had such a nice time. Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

mrspoz
Boston
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

This was our first visit to Nantucket and probably won't be our last. My birthday get away was in November, but the weather couldn't have been nicer! The White Elephant was the perfect choice for our stay. We were upgraded to a harbor view suite, with a gas fireplace, king size bed and white wicker sitting area overlooking the harbor.... More

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Goalrob
LI, New York
Contributor
18 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

From the moment we saw our "home" at the residences of the White Elephant, we breathed a sigh of relief and contentment. We were having a "girls weekend" and wanted some r&r in a lovely, peaceful environment. The amenities at the residences were extraordinary. Every wish and whim was satisfied by the placement of remotes, the fireplace, the coffeemaker, hidden... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
26 November 2011

Dear Goalrob; Thank you for your wonderful review of the Residences. Tania and her team do a wonderful job. We are looking forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

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