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Reviews of Garrison Inn Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Garrison Inn Boutique Hotel
11 Brown Square, Newburyport, MA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 358 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Service is great, there is a certain smell in the lobby, a bit musty, it could smell fresher
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garrison Inn has it all: history with luxury; superb no-charge luxurious 7-10 am Breakfast (full, hot, to order) 7-10 pm complementary countless excellent Teas with scones & cookies. The 24-hour beverage room service is excellent too. So many wonderful touches make rooms special & perfect. Newburyport on Massachusetts wonderful North Shore is quite delightful &now we have discovered the best possible location for staying overnight, for time to enjoy the Town’s many lures, the ocean at Plum Island, & Parker River National Wildlife Sanctuary — with its all-seasons fauna, fauna, & open waters Especially love Foxes & long-legged wader birds: Great White Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons, & a delightful assortment of diving sea ducks & dabbler ducks too. Something for everyone. Yet Newburyport town is equally enticing, with its distinctive shops, art galleries, maritime history, varied architecture, and welcoming culture. William Lloyd Garrison was a fierce abolitionist who understood the morally bankrupt enslavement of Black Americans had to end. His activism included publishing “The Liberator” — a tabloid-sized newspaper reporting all activity that would galvanize both Northerners & some Southerners to understand that slavery as an institution must end in the United States, whatever the cost — including four years of Civil War. Goals also included keeping the North and South united together as one nation for mutual benefits, and aiding the Underground Railroad.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and the town of Newburyport so much that this is our second visit this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old charm of the property! Staff was very friendly and it was walking distance to a bunch of shops and restaurants! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful older inn with a great breakfast- adorable teatime n snacks at night- great staff- and comfortable beds and clean spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and unique property in perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was outstanding, great accommodations, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alyse

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! The staff are extremely kind and helpful and the atmosphere is unbeatable. The tea room was the highlight of our trip! We also had a wonderful time exploring the area. The boardwalk and the water are so close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in downtown Newburyport. Walking distance to shops and waterfront. Hotel is historic but also decorated in the boutique hotel style. Glamorous and welcoming all at the same time. Added bonus…. Delicious complimentary cooked to order breakfast in the cutest dining area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
The only complaint I have is that the AC was very loud. The Inn was lovely as was the staff and the chef
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JohnC

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Breakfast was complimentary and outstanding. Very well decorated with lots of boutique touches. Room was very clean and spacious and super cute. My only minor complaint was that the AC unit was loud and not very efficient at cooling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Billy-Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mini getaway for me!
Beautiful spot, close to downtown and more! Had beautiful decor and a nice tea time which I loved. My two complaints the main light stopped working in my room told housekeeping and tried to call downstairs. The bed needs to be replaced the room is beautiful but the bed was beyond uncomfortable time to upgrade the bed for a boutique had the worse sleep ever! Breakfast as yummy as well. The receptionist upon check in was the best so friendly and accommodating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, friendly staff, nice room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boutique Hotel
My stay was great. If you like antique or want to try something different the Garrison is the place to go. They offer a hot breakfast and nightly tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique stay at a historical hotel featuring one of our nation's most fervent abolitionists! This is the ultimate Newburyport hotel: close to downtown, within walking distance to the river, in the heart of the city, with large rooms, modern, but antique-looking amenities, and a nightly tea-time that just seems to fit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!! In every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
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I would definitely come here again. The area is spectacular and keeps its original New England charm and grandeur. Hotel room was spacious clean and conveniently centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garrison hotel is in a beautiful historic building which has been updated to be both stately and whimsical at the same time. Evening tea service was an added treat and the full breakfast menu was terrific. Also, the staff is friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

François

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small Hotel, with a lot of charm and history. Close to restaurants and shops. Breakfast was amazing (made to order, not buffet) Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great visit in Newburyport, due in part to the excellent room we had! Clean, roomy, and a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great and the room was huge and clean. The building has a lot of character and is in a great location. Shops and restaurants are a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aladar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, a nicely appointed room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
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Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service! Friendly staff and Beautiful Historic Atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kinda like Grandma's
This is a nice and happy hotel. The building is older (historical) and therefore so are some of the fixtures. Bed comfort is so personal that it's difficult to rate - for us the bed was hard, but some people like that while others don't. We were in a corner king and the room while plenty big had some some features - like the closet and the bathroom. The bathroom could definitely use a new toilet. Made to order breakfast is included and very good. The staff is WONDERFUL - So very helpful and kind. So for us it's was kinda like staying at Grandma's house - your room and bed might be a little older and not as comfortable as home, but you don't care because of the care you receive. The hotel is reported (on some sites) to be haunted - no evidence of that on the second floor! We had a lovely stay.
Next to lobby
Tea Room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela

Traveled with partner
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The rooms were nice and the sitting areas quaint but it was definitely not worth the money. Not even a complimentary bottle of water in the room. Breakfast included but 1 person took the orders, made the food and delivered it. It was a full house too. I guess I should be content with the complimentary pencil.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is unique and beautiful. They had cool amenities including the evening tea time and the free made to order breakfast. Also great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building in a charming location. The decor invokes the history of the site very well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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Jody at the front desk is incredibly cool lady. The room is very sweet and the whole vibe of the old hotel and surrounding town is excellent….charming, beautiful, like being in Europe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic old quaint hotel in the center of town. Comfortable room, friendly staff. Convenient location with many shops and restaurants within a few blocks. Close to waterfront park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can a hotel be brooding?
Great location, very quiet. Historic - overall, the property borders on "brooding" (if not haunted in some strange way . . . )
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Yusuf, Boston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, grand building, the penthouse duplex was very pleasing to the eye with excellent temperature control and a very comfortable bed. But for the price I paid per night, I should have had a tea and coffee machine, a smart TV, complimentary water and high quality bath amenities. Every little thing had a surcharge, the television channels were rudimentary and boring, and despite a great complimentary breakfast, the surliness of the server and the time it took to be served left a lot to be desired. Paying each night for a log to be provided for the fireplace was a little pokey too. Honestly, when it is so premium priced, I expect a grand bundle is what it's all about!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heath, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Garrison Inn fits perfectly in Newburyport
I love the history of this Inn. It's very easy to learn the history of who Garrison was from grabbing an info pamphlet in the lobby to carry with me as I wonder through town. The breakfast in the morning was better than any traveling breakfast I've had in the last decade. I think this place is great and I will recommend it to anyone traveling through Newburyport. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, quiet room that was great for sleeping, Great cooked-to-order breakfast. Good location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Therese Anne, Frisco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021