Newburyport has to be onebif the best weekend getaways I have ever experienced and it's less than an hours drive from Boston. This hotel, although not contemporary, is perfect because it's in the heart of Newburyport and you can walk to everything. We paid a bit more for a suite and it was worth it because it included a jacuzzi... More

We recently spent one night in the Essex Street Inn which is perfectly siutated to enjoy the picturesque town and waterfront. We stayed in a "standard" room number 106 which should read "substandard". The furnture appeared to come from a thrift shop, only 1 chair, 1 bed side table and lamp, uncomfortable creaky bed and only 1 pillow each. The... More

This was our first B & B experience and we loved it. Essex Street Inn is conveniently located to town. We parked our car when we got there and never had to use it till it was time to go. The staff was pleasant. Although continental breakfast was offered on the weekend, we opted to go out to eat, but... More

We stayed in a townhouse for a terrific weekend! Downstairs has a large living room with a gas fireplace - very romantic! The upstairs bedroom is very spacious. The staff here is very accomodating, friendly and efficient. The location is so convenient - a few steps to restaurants and shops. We love going to Newburyport and have stayed here at... More

My husband and I recently stayed in one of the rooms with a fireplace and hot tub. The room was in excellent condition. They provided plenty of firewood for the fireplace, matches, and a fire starter. The bathroom was very large and had a standup shower in addition to the hot tub. As far as the breakfast goes, it was... More

We had a great weekend on the house boat! Close enough to downtown restaurants and shops. It was a quick cab ride to and from. Hotel staff were very accomodating and addressed all our needs in a timely fashion. The rooms on the boat are laid out perfectly with a view of the river from both the open livingroom/kitchen and... More

I stayed on the House boat. We had the best time. You can sit on the deck and watch the boats go by. You feel the roll of the water and enjoy the ride without going anywhere. No reason to leave. Great kitchen! Close to everything if you really want to get off the water. More

We enjoyed our stay at the Essex Inn. The breakfast part of the B&B was pretty weak, but the room was really nice, the staff friendly and helpful. And the location was perfect for exploring the town. A nice 1 mile walk to the train station and you can be in Boston in 45min. Overall nice place, but dont hang... More

We had a one night stay in Newburyport on a recent trip around NE USA. Essex Street Inn was recommended in the Lonely Plant travel guide we had but we were disappointed by the size of room, which was however nicely decorated. The other disappointment was breakfast, which was laid out under the stairs and a small room next to... More