This hotel was one of the nicer ones I have ever stayed at. We wanted a really cute little homey type place to stay in because I wanted to have a cozy, comfortable, and relaxing experience during my time at Martha's Vineyard. The Colonial Inn was recommended to us by a friend of a friend and so we decided to take a chance and stay there. I wasn't able to find any kind of discount rate on this hotel through any of the online websites that I looked at so I simply called the telephone number that I found and was able to book the room over the phone. There were no AAA discounts or any other sort of discounts really. The price was a bit expensive therefore. It wasn't ridiculous and for the experience that you are getting here I think it is worth the money.

The hotel itself was mid-sized and very, very nice. It was a pretty building outside and the common areas were nice and clean and well decorated and had some nice detailing to them. We did not have to wait long to check in or to check out and the people who were working behind the counter were super nice and friendly and offered us some advice and information without us having to ask (it was nice though they weren't trying to sell anything, just trying to be welcoming and helpful).

The rooms were beautiful. They were good sized and the beds were very comfortable. The decoration was nice, the closets and dressers provided ample space. The bedding was warm. Everything seemed very clean and well decorated and like great care had been put into getting the room ready for us. The housekeeping staff also did a meticulous job and we had nice clean towels and freshly made beds.

The location was convenient to everything we wanted and needed to see. There was parking at the hotel so if you rent a car you can drive. The hotel did offer a nice light breakfast which was very good. There was no lunch or dinner option on site so you do have to go elsewhere for that but there are so many great places to eat in Martha's vineyard you probably would not want to eat at your hotel anyway.

Overall I say you should definitely check this place out and stay there if you want a really nice, convenient and beautiful hotel to stay in.

Once you pull into Edgartown harbor on the ferry, call the hotel. They will send a bellman down to the dock to meet the ferry and help you walk the two blocks with your luggage. It was nice to have a friendly face greet us and welcome us to Martha's Vineyard.

When we checked in, they saw we had two kids and upgraded us at no charge to a large, one-bedroom suite overlooking Water Street. The staff was pleasant and extremely helpful. They gave us some great dinner recommendations and took care of all the reservations for us.

I was surprised the hotel was built in 1911, as it has such a clean and modern feel to it. It has lots of fresh white paint, and the whole hotel has a kind of beachhouse feel to it. The hotel offers 43 rooms. In the back of the hotel, there are a lot of shops and a salon and day spa. In front is the popular restaurant Chesca's that was one of our favorite places to eat on the island.

Our room was huge. It had a great sitting area with a pull-out couch and a view of Water Street. The main bedroom was large with a king-size bed. The room was kept clean during our stay, and the furniture seemed to be new. The whole hotel was in top shape and did not show any wear and tear for being so popular and in the height of the season.

The hotel does serve a continental breakfast and afternoon tea. The entire inn is nonsmoking.

One tip: Make sure you climb the stairs to the top floor. There, on the fourth floor, is a small common deck that overhangs the top of the hotel. You have a stunning view of the island and the Edgartown harbor. There is not a view like this anywhere else on the island. It's the perfect place to pull up one of the comfy chairs, get a drink, and just watch the world sail by.

We couldn't ask for a better location to explore Edgartown. This is pretty much the hub of things, and we could walk to everything.

I was extremely happy with our choice of hotels for our visit. The location is great, the hotel is in top shape, and the staff is friendly and helpful. This was Vineyard living at its best.