The Main House of this historic hotel dates back to 1845 and was the home of an affluent whaling captain. Today, this historic hotel welcomes guests to the Main House and directly next door, to the Daniel Webster House. Guests will find modern amenities with the newly refurbished library/parlor--where complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. All rooms are air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and throughout the hotel. Guest rooms have been updated with stunning traditional-style furniture. With the hotel's superb location, just steps from boutiques and excellent restaurants, guests enjoy wandering the cobblestone streets or visiting the many nearby museums and beaches.
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English
Location
29 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554-6116
Jared Coffin House
346 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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As other reviewers have noted, this historic hotel venue is pricey but the location just on the edge of town is perfect for navigating on foot or bike to most “must see” spots on the island. The staff is most accommodating, going out of its way to assist guests with every need. We rented 2 separate rooms......one had a completely renovated bathroom while the other bath was sorely in need of some upgrades considering the price.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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The Jared Coffin was a perfect place for us. The room we had was large and well appointed. Some of the features in the room need updating, but if you keep in mind it's a more like a bed & breakfast location you should get over the minor things. The best part of the stay was all the amenities we didn't know about. They had bikes, beach towels and chairs for us to use. They offered good coffee and a continental breakfast in the mornings. The staff would drive you to any location you needed if you needed a lift. It was just an outstanding stay in a very nice place.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Stayed three nights in a single room on the 2nd floor. The carpeted room was very clean and had all the expected and desired amenities. Comfy single bed with two pillows, towels were good quality, shower has body wash, shampoo and conditioner dispensers. Closet contains safe as well as iron and board. Window AC worked well and was quiet. There is no elevator in the hotel but accessibility can be achieved by entering a rear door off the parking lot and there are about 3 first-floor rooms. For others there are two staircases. Staff members were always friendly and very helpful and accommodating. Continental breakfast is set up in the parlor and includes bread, bagels, and baked goods, coffee, milk, juices, yogurt, cold cereal – acceptable but nothing beyond ordinary. Decor features antique furnishings and lots of vintage portraits and other paintings which creates a nice ambiance. While this was a convenient and comfortable stay and I do recommend the hotel, the price paid per night was fairly high — more than a New York City hotel for me. So, if I come back, I may come at another time of year when prices may be more reasonable if that's possible. The hotel has bikes available and a courtesy car which is very nice.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Nantucket is exclusive. I am well aware of it and want to be fair. This was the most we ever paid for a hotel night ($600) and we have been all over the world Tokyo, Bahamas, London, Paris etc. My expectations were met when it came to the friendliness of the staff. They offered bikes, beach chairs, courtesy shuttles and always a smile. The bed was comfortable and the hotel’s location was perfect. That is about it on my happy list. The hotel room was tiny and the bathroom even smaller. I was barley able to turn around in the shower and the bathroom looked outdated. The window A/C was loud, but even louder were the exhaust vents from their restaurant which were installed on the roof in front of our room (#306). They rattled and it felt like a NYC subway would be close by. I was also disappointed about the breakfast. They served individually packages bagels, cheap jam (that you would find in any old fashioned breakfast diner) and worst was that everything was served with plastic plates, paper cups and no table to sit on. They have an outside restaurant, why not serve breakfast there in summer time with dishes that can be washed instead of tossed?
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Book off season when the hotel is less expensive.
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We grabbed a great deal and spent 3 days and 2 nights. I knew it was a historical hotel and rooms would be small. We stayed in the main house and they have just opened since the Covid. They are set up in the lobby well. They have the pexi glass up at the check in desk. Their is hand sanitizer right by the front door and masks are required in public areas.
We showed up early and our room was ready. We had a full bed and it was pushed up against one of the walls. It was really hard for me getting in and out of bed. There is a safe in the room (close) and an umbrella. A huge dresser with the basic hotel cable channels. The bathroom is tiny. Only 1 person at a time. I read that the hotel was under renovations last year, but it doesn’t seem that our room was touched. The shower had calking (a lot...like an inch) around the drain. There is no light in the shower and it is full of mildew in the grout. The shampoo, conditioner and body soap was to die for and they supplied plenty of towels.
Our toilet did stop working our first night and they came right out to replace the flapper.
I am not sure what they are doing in regards for cleaning the rooms. The soaps in the shower are in dispensers. The remote control to tv was just out.
Pros: Great location, staff is amazing
Cons: small old rooms, over priced, worst continental breakfast.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Jason Curtis, General Manager at Jared Coffin House
Responded Aug 24, 2020
Dear Suzanne D, I would like to aplogize that your stay did not meet your expectations. In regards to our breakfast, we did have to adapt to new regulations surrounding Covid-19 this season and our usually expanded offerings have been replaced by pre-packaged items for 2020. We plan to return to our freshly-baked muffins, bagels, coffee cake and other breakfast treats as soon as it is safe to do so. I do hope that you would give us another oportunity to show you the amazing service we provide should you return to Nantucket in the future. Sincerely, Jason Curtis General Manager
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Warm & welcoming is what I felt the moment we stepped inside Jared Coffin House. Arriving on a soggy April afternoon soaked to the bone, the staff literally swept in and graciously offered early check in. In minutes we ascended the spiral staircase and ushered into a beautiful corner room with plush bedding and views of Nantucket Town on 2 sides. Bonus: L'Occitane bath products....even in dispensers in the shower. I chose JCH for its location and history and I was not disappointed. It was like I had stepped into the film 'Somewhere in Time'. Gorgeous furniture & artwork, the decorating is exceptional. I cannot say enough how great the staff are. Bonus: the TapRoom in the cellar, truly a New England gem. It was the perfect first stop after our wet journey across the sea, a couple of bourbons and a prime rib sandwich later I felt the blood return to my body! I will always tell people about this place because it was perfect, I'm so glad to be able to experience a piece of history. Fun Fact: Melville stayed here (it was known as the Ocean House) after he wrote Moby Dick.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Whatever you do, if you stay here, do not spend extra money to stay in the corner room (room 401) - it’s paper thin walls, and a thin door to the neighboring room - cheap cheap cheap.
The people who stayed next door came home drunk at midnight and after multiple calls to the front desk to ask them to keep it down, they were up and loud for more than three hours, slamming doors, talking, continuing to drink...
The management didn’t do anything to address it except call and ask them to keep it down, which they promptly ignored.
We thought we were staying at a reputable hotel, we were wrong!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Jason Curtis, General Manager at Jared Coffin House
Responded Aug 24, 2020
Dear travel471982, Thank you for providing us with feedback on your recent stay. I would like to apologize for the noise issues you experienced during your time at the hotel, and for bringing this issue to our attention. I can assure you that we are looking into this issue further and will take the necessary steps to ensure that it does not happen again. We appreciate your business and we hope that you will consider returning to the Jared Coffin House in the future. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally regarding your experience, should you wish to discuss your stay further. I can be reached at 508-638-5451. Sincerely, Jason Curtis General Manager
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The Jared Coffin House in Nantucket is a great hotel to stay at, especially with its amazing location within the heart of the town of Nantucket. It is close to almost everything you would want to do in Nantucket, including a bus stop, the Whaling Museum, beaches, and the Juice Bar. Pro Tip: If you want an after-dinner treat, head to the Juice Bar at 12 Broad St for the best ice cream in Nantucket. (Don’t be deterred by the line, it’s worth it) The complimentary breakfast in the morning is very good, but be sure to wake up in time to get it. The people are very nice there, and this is a great hotel overall minus the price.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jason Curtis, General Manager at Jared Coffin House
Responded Aug 16, 2022
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you have enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Sincerely, Jason Curtis General Manager
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No privacy, bad service, unhelpful on every aspect. Most of the products put out for the free breakfast had expired dates. When I informed them about it the manager just shrugged her shoulders. Don't count on peace and quiet in your room anywhere (main house or Daniel Webster) at night, both buildings very old even after renovation. The walls are thin you can hear other rooms conversations, the doors are not insulated letting all noise coming from hallway in. As people come in at 1am, 2am, 3am and start leaving at 5am, 6am, 7am.....all we heard were doors opening, closing, footsteps in the hall, footsteps on the ceilings, water running from the adjoining rooms. This information is from three completely separate rooms in two different buildings. One of these rooms was the newest that was just built. It was an awful vacation at the Jared Coffin House and Daniel Webster building.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jason Curtis, General Manager at Jared Coffin House
Responded Aug 24, 2020
Dear 683cathleenf, Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your recent stay. I was sorry to hear that you feel that your experience was below standard. We are always focused on providing the best possible guest experience and I will be addressing your concerns with our team. In regards to our breakfast, we did have to adapt to new regulations surrounding Covid-19 this season and our usually expanded offerings have been replaced by pre-packaged items for 2020. We plan to return to our freshly-baked muffins, bagels, coffee cake and other breakfast treats as soon as it is safe to do so. I do hope that you would give us another oportunity to show you the amazing service we provide should you return to Nantucket in the future. Sincerely, Jason Curtis General Manager
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The location of the Jarod Coffin House is perfect for tourists; a short walk away from shops, restaurants, the ferry, and The Whaling Museum. I was excited to stay since Jared Coffin is a distant ancestor. We visited in late October since, for us, it was the first "affordable" weekend. The building was stately, with some lovely architectural features. Staff were professional though not especially friendly. A continental breakfast was included with typical offerings, though we especially enjoyed the warm coffee cake. In the evening, there was warm cider provided which was a nice touch. Our room was neat and clean but definitely needed some maintenance. The door's double lock was not in working order. The shower was very slow to drain, bathroom door was difficult to lock, and there were a few ants on the bathroom floor. The bed was comfortable, as were the pillows. The room was quite warm and though we used the air conditioner, it stayed warm. The one issue that troubled us the most was the fact that the top of the very large window slid down and would not stay up. Because our room was directly overlooking the outdoor seating for The Tap Room, it was quite loud in the evening.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:The right side is quite loud in the evening, overlooking the outdoor bar.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Jared Coffin House
Responded Nov 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our convenient location and that it helped you explore. It's great that you found the architectural features charming and appreciated our continental breakfast. We apologize for the maintenance issues you encountered in your room. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll address these concerns with our team to improve our guests' experiences. We're glad to hear you found the bed and pillows comfortable, and we hope you’ll consider staying with us again to enjoy an even better visit next time!
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Hello Stephen S,
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PRICE RANGE
$242 - $246 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
jared coffin house hotel nantucket
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsNantucket
NUMBER OF ROOMS
43
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jared Coffin House
Which popular attractions are close to Jared Coffin House?
Nearby attractions include Whaling Museum (0.1 miles), First Congregational Church Nantucket (0.09 miles), and Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (0.3 miles).
Are there any historical sites close to Jared Coffin House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden (0.3 miles), Hadwen House (0.3 miles), and Greater Light (0.3 miles).
