This has been my second time staying at the Gothic Inn and my countless trip back to Block Island. Many of the reviews talk about how run down the Inn is. Yes! i can't agree more! We stayed in the separate apartment and every room had cracked walls or outdated colors. The first time i stayed on the 3rd floor of the main house. There was 2 double beds and a dresser. Very good for our needs. Sharing a bathroom was alright, it did not bother me.
For those who are saying the Gothic Inn is "outdated" and "no A/C", What do you expect? Its very rustic, it goes with the old world feel of the Island. This building is 200 something years old, of course it won't have A/C!! And most of the hotels and Inn's don't either. You cannot be very picky about the Gothic Inn or most of the places on Block Island because they are old and that is the look they are going for! If you can't stand the shabby chicness of sharing a bathroom or some dust then Block Island isn't your place.
Now the bathrooms were a bit dirty and the staff hardly spoke english and was no where to be found which was very unprofessional. They did not clean the rooms or give new towels. The owners should hire better staff or even work themselves, i did not see the owners once. In a nutshell, The Gothic Inn is probably one of the most affordable places that conveniently close to town you're going to find. So i suggest, don't expect a Best Western, expect Block Island: laid back and old fashion.
I love this Island and have spent many summers here, besides a couple flaws, the Gothic Inn is a great place to stay. read more