This inn is a perfect place to stay. It's beautiful, charming, comfy, and the vibe is just perfect…read more The beds are comfy, the linens crisp, and the rooms are spacious and gorgeous. There are places to walk to for coffee, snacks, and some shopping if you want to pop out. The inn also has a snack/bar area for coffee, teas, soda, etc that is always accessible. I love The Gilmore Girls and this inn makes me think that that's what the show's Dragonfly Inn was trying to capture- like the perfect New England B&B. Breakfast was delicious too and so welcomed after having to eat in airports for too long. The guys whipped up tasty treats for us and really made each night's stay feel magical.

Overall , we would rate the inn 4.8 or 4.9 We stayed 3 nights in the Phillips room, on the second…read morefloor. The bed and pillows were divine, some of the best we have enjoyed a night's sleep on, and we have stayed in many fine hotels. Our walk-in shower was also quite wonderful. Even though breakfast was not included as part of our stay, all we had to do was walk around the corner to a bakery that offered espresso and breakfast items. My main complaint with our room was that we were at the front of the inn, which exposed us to street traffic (there was a fair amount of traffic for a small town!), but our room was also above their small private dining room. One evening the party downstairs didn't end until about 1:00 am. Talking and laughter woke me several times.

Charming historic hotel, the closest one you can get to Phillips Exeter Academy (just a 4-5 minute…read morewalk). Rooms are on the small side, and you definitely feel like you're in an old historic building; however, the beds are comfortable, heating system is effective without being overly loud or breezy, and the bathrooms are nicely updated. Not much storage for clothes -- no chest of drawers, and the only shelves we could use were in the bathroom. Wi-fi is free but not superfast. There are adequate power outlets throughout the room (on the wall, and also as part of a lamp and an alarm clock). TV service is pretty basic; no premium movie channels or Chromecast ability. Keurig machines are standard, which are a nice touch. No fridge or safe. The lobby and lounge areas are beautiful, as is the attached restaurant, Epoch. Complimentary continental breakfast includes bagels (with a toaster), prepackaged waffles, cereals, pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee/tea, milk, and a few juices. Coffee was quite good. They routinely put out really good cookies in the afternoon. Front desk staff are friendly and helpful. The first time we stayed here, I felt that some kind of fragrance in the room was making my eyes feel very dry, so I spoke to the front desk ahead of our second stay. They assured me that they use fragrance-free detergent for the sheets, but housekeeping does spray air freshener, so I asked for that not to be done -- and I had no problem this time. Plenty of free parking on the street in front of the hotel, as well as a large lot in the back. 2 Tesla chargers and one ClipperCreek charger (with a J-1772 plug) are available for guests, but it's $25 per charge (presumably no matter how much electricity you use).

I had fish and chips. The fish was adequate, the chips and breading were salted to inedibility…read more The chocolate mousse was out, and the replacement chocolate ice cream was so old it was crystalized.

Fairfield Exeter Portsmouth actually used to put out a decent free breakfast. In an effort to save…read more$.83/customer they replaced a solid individual service selection of multiple feral options healthy too w an industrial dispenser of 3 equally gross options. The individual Oatmeal bowl Packages of different flavors replaced w a vat of watery prison grueling. Way to save money Fairfield.

This hotel was amazing besides the late complimentary breakfast ( 630am to 9am)Thursday to…read moreSaturday. The staff were super friendly and down to earth type of people. The room was clean, I believe it was newly remodeled. The lobby was nive. The gym was cozy and sufficient. Recommend this hotel.

Amazing breakfast and hospitality. The owner, Rita, gave plenty of good suggestions for places to…read morevisit and restaurants to go to.

I usually find bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) kind of intrusive. Needing to eat breakfast with random…read morestrangers, make chit-chat--not usually my thing! So I was pleasantly surprised by how awesome Around the Corner is. The proprietors, Rita and Peter, really make everyone feel at home. They introduce guests to each other and create an atmosphere where it's actually a pleasure to meet the other people staying there. I have dietary restrictions that Rita (the breakfast chef) was able to gracefully accommodate. The rooms are beautiful, with lots of detail, and plenty of books to borrow while you're there. Very peaceful and quiet at night. Each room has a window air conditioner/fan unit which helps keep the temp comfortable. I got to explore Exeter and the surrounding towns. Some highlights: the Fly By Cafe (downtown Exeter, has a UFO theme); Wallis Sands State Park, a peaceful beach; Folsom Tavern, where George Washington had a meal. I always felt comfortable asking for recommendations or sharing my thoughts on what I'd seen with the proprietors and other guests. Very un-snobby place. A couple quirks: The parking situation is pretty crowded and that can get stressful if the B&B is full. Also, be aware that some of the bathrooms are shared--be sure to check in advance if having your own bath is important to you. Overall, such a lovely and fun place to spend a few days!

1st time here and such a awesome place. Great renovatiin, attention to detail. Location is…read moreperfect. You have to be some type of person to come here and not just see simplicity, elogance and beauty in one space.

My wife and I just finished a wonderful winter escape at the Blue - Inn on the Beach for our…read moreanniversary. The drive to Plumb Island through Newburyport was the perfect introduction to our romantic, north shore getaway. Being from Phoenix, we look forward to our cold, winter adventure each year and neither of us had been anywhere north of Boston before. Before our arrival, communication with the Blue was informative and hand a personal feel. Obviously, the Blue caters to summer beach-goers, and the reserved parking area near the hotel would definitely be a huge plus for folks competing for parking spots, but in winter, there are very few people or cars on the entire island. The Blue is a quaint little hotel nestled on the beach in a neighborhood of New England beach homes. We were happily greeted at the front desk by Blue staff and the General Manager. They tendered to our every need and surprised us with a fabulous fruit and chocolate anniversary gift waiting for us in the room. The room was beautiful with a classic and modern beach feel. Sliding glass doors open up to a wooden deck with a fabulous view of the Atlantic Ocean. We could hear the crashing waves while sitting inside beside the gas fireplace to read. It was magical! Also magical was the bed! We haven't slept that well in years! The bed was so comfortable and my wife loved the pillows so much that she bought the very same ones for home the day we returned. And don't forget the two hot tubs! There is nothing quite as enjoyable as relaxing in a steaming, bubbling hot tub while it's snowing all around you. Honestly, the "hot tubs available" filter was probably what highlighted the Blue to me during my search for this trip. One hot tub is on the second floor deck, overlooking the beach and the second is hidden under the pine trees at the end of a short sidewalk across the street from the main building. Both were large enough for probably 6 people, clean and well maintained. Again, it was February so we had them all to our crazy selves the whole week. The beach is beautiful! There is direct, private access from the second floor of the Blue, via a wooden boardwalk. The beach is sandy with very few rocks. I didn't see any seaweed or anything washing up on shore, but it was February, so I didn't expect to see a whole lot of anything living coming out of the water. Every morning we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the ocean while we drank some local coffee delivered direct to the room. Oh yeah, breakfast! Each morning the staff dropped off and adorable wicker basket with fresh, local breakfast offerings plus that wonderful carafe of coffee. We had different breakfast each day, to include quiche, overnight oats, fresh fruit, biscuits, and bacon. Just the right amount for the two of us and we couldn't wait to see what breakfast surprise would arrive each morning. Although Plumb Island may feel remote from the business of the Boston-metro area, the location was great for dipping down to Salem without hitting any traffic, or popping up to New Hampshire for a sleighride through the forest. One morning, after a small nor'easter blew through, our SUV got stuck in the parking lot snow. No worries! The General Manager of the Blue came out to hail down a plow and personally helped push us out. Now that's service! Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Blue -Inn on the Beach to anyone looking for a romantic beach getaway. If you're looking for a less Metropolitan vacation with the proximity to get to Boston in under an hour, the Blue can't be beat. We will definitely be coming back. Maybe even in the summer next time!

I was here overnight and it exceeded expectations! There was plenty of parking and the hotel is…read moremassive. Check in was quick and friendly. I reserved a big room that comfortably held five people. The closet space was a walk in which was a pleasant surprise. The sofa was shockingly comfortable and did not cause any back problems. Bathroom was sufficient and very long. There was a cute desk space that you can put partition for privacy. In the morning, the complimentary hot breakfast was delicious and the waffles were great. I especially recommend the cheddar biscuits as they were savory and soft. I liked how there was a separation of the hot water from the coffee urns. No coffee taste in my tea! There is additional bathrooms on the first floor near the dining area for public use.

Horrible hotel- predatory charges for smoking in room. Never stay here. They charge you $350…read moreupon checkout - say silent alarm of sorts went off when no one smokes - offered to take a nicotine or marijuana test! Bad bad bad and shame on Marriott and shame on ownership.

Clean it better it was so gross, hair on the pillows , hair on the bath towels , and this massive…read morehair ball in the tub

This place has fallen off. I've stayed here several times before, but not in quite some time…read more The good: -The bed is amazing! -Large TV -Customer Service was friendly and check in was easy, as always. Kodie was all smiles! The bad: -My hot water in the sink didn't work -My heat didn't seem to work. -The pool was closed despite reading something otherwise. -One of my rooms windows wasn't closed properly-like they opened the Newpro style windows to do something and didn't put them back on track. -They are working on this place. The sounds are loud. Even on weekends! Overall, it's a Holiday Inn Express and they are working on it, but it shouldn't be this poor. Ultimately if I had said something they would have found me a better room-but once you are all unpacked who wants to do that? I also failed to realize until we had already spent some time here. Holiday Inn should be better about things like this!

The rooms were adorable, the innkeeper friendly and gracious with us and went above and beyond to…read moremake our night there memorable. Highly recommend!

Classy and beautiful, great location. We stayed for two nights over Labor Day and really enjoyed…read morethe Inn. The room was well appointed, ac worked well. There was a wedding party there that weekend but the owners gave us a forewarning and also offered to accommodate us with breakfast elsewhere if needed. Luckily the wedding party was friendly and there was no need for that. The bed was comfortable, bathroom was huge. The location was nicely tucked away but right at the edge of downtown. Parking was easy and check in and checkout a breeze. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a quiet few nights of R&R!

Great location, spotless clean, and cute spacious rooms... You can tell this facility is well…read moremanaged... I would definitely return.

The rooms were clean. The bathroom was very large. The area that the suites were in was very quiet…read moreand still had access over to the beach.