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Melville House Bed And Breakfast


Melville House Bed And Breakfast
100 Madison Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Best fare found from Boston to Providence: $472

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1 of 5 stars
maxtonio   21 contributions
Pittsburgh
Aug 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

Upon arrival, our stay did not bode well. The outside of the house needed paint and spruced up. The lawn needed cut, and in the back, laundry – including men’s large underwear – hung on the line. We had booked the Garden Room Efficiency Apartment, located in the basement of the home. As soon as Ron opened the door to... more

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5 of 5 stars
mare1898   3 contributions
Tucson, Arizona
Aug 26, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The Melville House is lovely, and if you are interested in Herman Melville, don't miss it! My husband and I stayed in the Melville Room, and we weren't disappointed. It was decorated in beautiful blue shades of the sea with hand painted stenciling at the tops of all of the walls. The room was spacious and held a Victorian sofa... more

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5 of 5 stars
belafont   1 contribution
MInneapolis, MN
Aug 27, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3
people found this review helpful

Proprietor Ron Mack and his partner Stan Paltz do everything to make a person's stay relaxing, comforting, serene, and exciting. The house has three guestrooms: the luxurious Garden Room, with private bath and private entrance, and the more modest but nonetheless pleasing Frederick Douglass Room and Herman Melville Room. From the moment after a very friendly check-in, Ron is serving... more

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5 of 5 stars
bluemacaw   1 contribution
East Haven, CT
Jul 30, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Last June, we decided to attend the "Day of Portugal Weekend" festival in New Bedford (our first visit). Stay for two nights in a centrally located B&B would give us the opportunity to attend the festival and view the local attractions such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum. We chose the Melville House B&B. What a wonderful surprise! From the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Wayland, MA
Jun 27, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I wanted a quiet B and B in the heart of New Bedford for one night and we chose the Melville House. Our room, the "Garden Room", was a lovely place with its own entrance and an extra single bed tucked away in an alcove -- great for reading at night and not disturbing your partner. Both... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Ill
Jun 15, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

A report from Chicago on New Bedford's Melville House: Two years ago, my traveling companion and I stayed at the Melville House because of its historical connection to Herman Melville, a particular interest our ours It was a delight to the eye with rooms that were filled with antiques, painted murals, art., and books. Host Ron Mack provides wholsome and... more

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5 of 5 stars
wizzwee   1 contribution
Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Jun 10, 2006
2
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I also read the bad review and couldn't believe it. I have been there many times, most recently last August, and have found The Melville House and the hosts, Ron & Stan, most charming. The house is very historic and is decorated with care. I have never seen mold or smelled a musty odor and have always found the premises... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bialy   1 contribution
Brooklyn, NY
Jun 9, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

I could not believe that I saw a negative review for the Melville House B&B! As a frequent guest over the years and as a friend of Ron and Stan, the owners, it seemed completely out of character. Attention to detail is key here and they have always gone the extra mile to make sure that their guests are happy.... more

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5 of 5 stars
tooltime02723   8 contributions
Acushnet, Massachusetts
Jun 6, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

I normally dont write reviews, as they are so subjective to an individual's taste..but after reading the negative review left by a past guest I felt the need to leave my humble opinion. Hosts Ron & Stan make you feel welcome and at home from the minute you arrive and continuing throughtout your stay. Having stayed here six years ago... more

Great Place!
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4 of 5 stars
grogtd   1 contribution
CT
May 14, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

I read a bad reveiw for this place and could not believe it. I had to write one of my own. We stay here every year for the last 5 years. We LOVE it. I would like to think the "bad" reviewer is just some new yorker who wanted to be treated like royalty and likes to complain! The other... more

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Melville House Bed And Breakfast Address

100 Madison Street, New Bedford, MA 02740