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Located in historic downtown Newburyport, the Essex Street Inn provides charming and comfortable accommodations for business travelers and those fun get-aways. The Inn is only steps away from casual and elegant dining, the famous waterfront, arts and cultural events, fine and funky stores, and the finest antique shops. The Inn contains 38 beautifully appointed rooms and suites all wired for high speed internet access. A lovely breakfast room offers fresh teas and coffees around the clock, continental breakfast, and the morning paper.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Business Centre with Internet Access
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
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Breakfast buffet
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Grade: 92 out of 100
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29Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Picked this for a quick romantic getaway anniversary overnight. Nice ambiance. The room was comfortable with a charming old world nautical theme. We stayed in a room with a queen bed, gas fireplace, and jetted tub for 2. The bed was very comfortable and the room well-organized. It was a Friday night and the hotel wasn't full; it was quieter than I expected for an in-town location. The service was friendly and helpful. There was an assortment of breakfast foods. The off-street parking is a little tight and we saw another guest struggling to park their big truck, so maybe bring a smaller vehicle if you have a choice. A bit more bed-and-breakfast than the usual for this brand, but a pleasant surprise.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: It sounds like Saturday nights are busier due to weddings. Bring a smaller vehicle if possible...
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Responded 1 week ago
We thank this guest for choosing to stay with us. We are glad to hear they had a pleasant, peaceful experience. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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I recently got married in the Newburyport area and held one of my two wedding room blocks at Essex Street Inn. From my initial outreach through checkout at the end of the weekend, the team at Essex Street in, especially Kathy, could not have been any nicer and accommodating. I even gave Kathy a hug when we departed as she had been so kind and helpful along the way. My guests all loved the inn and commented how nice the breakfast and eating area was each morning. My husband and I stayed in the bridal suite and the room was so perfect for our needs with a full kitchen, living room and outdoor patio. We really loved the room and would love to come back in the winter time to use the fireplace. Some of the more basic rooms are nothing special but get the job done and are clean and comfortable. On-site parking was also a big plus. Location also can't be beat with easy walkability to pretty much everything in downtown Newburyport. Overall we had a really wonderful experience with Essex Street Inn and look forward to returning. …
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 14 Jun 2022
We thank this Bride for choosing Essex Street Inn & Suites, It was a pleasure to meet herself & guests while visiting for their June wedding weekend. We host many wedding groups all year round, and each is a pleasure from the initial booking process to the groups departure. This review makes us enjoy what we do more, as we feel like we are part of the event itself. We look forward to having them return in the cooler months, and experience the opportunity to take FULL advantage of the beautiful wood burning fire place our exclusive Bridal Suite has to offer. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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My family's had a cottage out on Plum Island for decades. When I was a kid, we stayed at the Inn for three weeks while major repairs were happening. I absolutely loved it then. Haven't had cause to return until last night when the fuse box blew and the temps drove us out. The Inn's undergone some changes since that last stay but it's still warm and charming and the improvements (many ports to charge things! great bathrooms! comfortable furniture inside room and out) are terrific. We couldn't have been more impressed and pleased. And I'm THRILLED to be able to refer friends who come to visit (small PI cottage, did I mention?) here, rather than an AirBnb or overpriced and underdone hotel experience elsewhere. Gracious, generous staff and services. All around A+.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
We thank this guest for staying with us. Although was due to a need vs a want. We are pleased they took the time to share their feedback , as well to have drummed up some nostalgia. We thank them for the referral and look forward to being of service in the future. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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bugsuzi wrote a review 14 Jan
Absolutely lovely stay! If you want the comfort of a traditional New England home this is perfect. And the staff is more than accommodating. The breakfast area was clean, organized with a diverse selection. The amenities in the room allowed a full desk area, coffee maker and fridge. Literally within the downtown charm.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 2 weeks ago
We thank this guest for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share their feedback, outlining the most important features guests look for when choosing a hotel. We look forward to having them return again. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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smatthews2023 wrote a review 9 Jan
My wife and I had a quick stay over on New Year's Eve. The experience was very positive/friendly at check in and the suite was cozy and very clean. Parking was tight but we lucked out with a parking spot outback. We wold definitely stay there again. Great location from downtown too.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 2 weeks ago
We thank this guest for choosing to stay with us. We are happy to hear they had a positive experience, and look forward to their next visit. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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G D wrote a review 4 Jan
I have stayed at the Essex Street Inn multiple times. The location is great. Convenient walk to dinner, shops, and the water. I have always found my room to be clean, and my bed comfortable. My only complaint would be occasional street noise from people talking late and loud- or maybe the parking situation which can be pretty difficult on busy nights.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 3 weeks ago
We thank this guest for their loyalty and are glad to hear that despite a few minor complaints they have enjoyed their visits. We look forward to have them return again in the future. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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First time ever staying at an Inn..the location was excellent for shopping and walking to eat..the room and common area were very clean..nice people are vey friendly and helpful at check in and when something was needed..we had the room with the fireplace and whirlpool tub and it was very nice..better than staying at the big chain hotels
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 16 Dec 2022
On behalf of myself and our staff. We thank this guest for choosing to stay with us and are thrilled to hear they had a pleasant, and comfortable experience. We sincerely hope they will think us in the future when next planning a trip to beautiful Historic Newburyport, MA . Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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We booked the Essex Street Inn for our wedding weekend. We booked all the rooms at the Inn for family and friends and we were so happy with our stay! Before booking the bridal suite had actually been booked by another party but cancelled last minute. Kathy was able to change our room so we could have the bridal suite as well and it really did make all the difference. Ten ladies were all able to have hair and makeup done in the suite and be in close proximity. We were able to use their conference rooms for late night pizza after the wedding as well. They offered breakfast (cereal, bagels, breakfast sandwiches) in the main building for all guests of the Inn. We had the most amazing weekend and plan to stay again if we are ever in the Newburyport area.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 16 Dec 2022
We are thankful to have had the pleasure to be apart of this Brides wedding weekend. There family and friends were a joy to have with us. We do hope they will plan to come back and be able to spend more time exploring as we know they were busy attending to their wedding events and guests. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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Had a wonderful two nights. Comfortable and everyone was very pleasant and accommodating. Rooms were clean and bed comfortable. Morning food was very plentiful and there was a nice room to enjoy your breakfast. Muffins were delicious and there were many choices of coffees, cereal, and fruit. Would definitely return. Stores were fun and staff in the stores were very pleasant. The restaurants were plentiful and excellent.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 11 Dec 2022
We thank this guest for choosing to stay with us, and taking the time to share this positive feedback not only regarding their visit with us, but also the location. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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This is the 2nd year we have stayed at Essex Street Inn & Suites. It's a property 1 block off the heart of downtown. Lot of restaurants and shops in the area. Merrimack River a couple of blocks walk. Loved watching the yachts and boats cruising. Hotel is immaculate. Our room was large colonial and the amenities. Only negative is parking. There is parking lot for hotel, but when full, overflow has to park on the street in front of hotel. The street is a quiet one-way, but I still worried about car getting hit. Addressed with hotel and manager said the issue has been made known to city and bank who owns a lot across the street, but neither one would accommodate providing additional safer parking.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: Stairs are steep to 2nd floor rooms. Several downstairs rooms are available.
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Response from Kathy Hitchings, General Manager at Essex Street Inn & Suites
Responded 3 Nov 2022
We thank this guest for their loyalty and taking the time to share this valuable feedback. We appreciate this guests understanding of our efforts regarding parking. We do hope they will consider a 3rd stay in the future. Best, Kathy Hitchings General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$135 - $170 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
essex street hotel newburyport, essex street inn and suites, the essex street hotel
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsNewburyport
NUMBER OF ROOMS
37
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Street Inn & Suites
Which popular attractions are close to Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Nearby attractions include Waterfront Park (0.2 km), Custom House Maritime Museum (0.2 km), and Old South Presbyterian Church (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness centre.
What food & drink options are available at Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Conveniently located restaurants include Loretta, Abraham's Bagels, and Port City Sandwich Co..
Are there opportunities to exercise at Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Essex Street Inn & Suites located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Newburyport.
Are there any historical sites close to Essex Street Inn & Suites?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lowell's Boat Shop (5.0 km) and Spencer Peirce Little Farm (2.1 km).
Is Essex Street Inn & Suites accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.