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The Gothic Inn

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Based on 22 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2.5 based on 15 reviews Rooms
    • 2.5 based on 14 reviews Service
    • 2.5 based on 14 reviews Value
    • 2.5 based on 14 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 15 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 15 reviews Pet owners
    • 30% based on 15 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 15 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 15 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of The Gothic Inn

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Jun 23, 2008

Booking was easy and the person I spoke to was friendly. I didn't think much of it when she said there usually not there, then we got there and stayed 2 nights it didnt take long to understand why the owners arent usually there. Live and learn as they say and if you do stay there bring your ear plugs,... more

Jan 3, 2008

The poor reviews are quite deserved here. We stayed in on of the apartments and were horrified! We cleaned the room ourselves before unpacking. This was back in the summer of 2006, though I doubt things have changed. The location, however, is quite nice. You can walk to the harbor, restaurants etc.. The owners/innkeepers were horrible! They should be ashamed... more


Nov 11, 2007

The Gothic Inn is an amazing place!!! The owners Tobie and Bennett are the nicest people you will meet.. The innkeepers .. i believe there names were danny emily and kyle were absolutly helpfull!! I had asked them for extra pillows and some extra blankets!! That was noproblem!!! they were very kind and down to earth people!!! They let me... more

Aug 13, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I don't know where to begin with this place. We were so horrified about everything at this place that at times we just laughed to keep from crying! We got there during a terrible rain storm and couldn't find any staff. Finally we find two young women in a lower room of the main inn, watching TV surrounded by packages... more

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1 of 5 stars
Westchester, ny
Aug 9, 2007

I'm just adding my 2 cents worth because I object to some of the opinions that people complaining about the Gothic Inn just don't "get" Block Island. We love Block Island and this will be our 4th year going there. We accept that the old buildings there cannot provide all the modern conveniences and that indeed is part of the... more

Apr 12, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband, 4 year old son and I stayed at the Gothic Inn during the summer of 2006. We were looking for a nice getaway to splurge on for a few days. From the website, the inn looked charming. When we arrived, we had the same experience as another traveler that posted here. No staff member was around and a... more

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4 of 5 stars
new york, ny
Sep 4, 2006

We loved our time on BI and the Gothic Inn was great. It's not a five star hotel, but it has plenty of charm and was very comforatable. Our room was small but clean; the linens and towels were fine; we had no problems at all with the shared bathrooms which were clean (bring your own soap and shampoo). Breakfast... more

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1 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
Aug 28, 2006

OK, so where should I start? We checked in on Sunday and it was the last time we would see the owners until Wednesday afternoon. The owners do not live on the property, nor does it seem any of the staff. We rented a two bedroom apartment. The screen door on the front door was torn. The windows didn’t shut.... more

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3 of 5 stars
huntington
Jul 24, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

I am happy to report that our stay at the Gothic Inn was a a real a Block Island experience. Only those who share in the love for this magical Island would appreciate what I am saying. The innkeepers were very hospitable and helpful. The young women and men that worked there were also very kind and hepful. Our room... more

Jun 19, 2006

rustic is cool if you pick it. to stay in a bed and breakfast and have drywall chipping and spider webs in the corners is unacceptable. the furniture is old, old, not antiques. both of our backs and necks are sore from just a really bad, old bed and old pillows. we went to dinner with the door locked. came... more

Reviews of The Gothic Inn

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P.O. Box 537, Block Island, RI 02807