The 1661 Inn

Nice people, but rooms could use a touch up.

I wish I could rate this place higher than 5 stars. In the past I’d stayed at Dodge cottage, which was nice, but kind of small & no water view. This trip, I booked a room at the Dodge cottage (owned by 1661) again. I was booked for 2 nights. The Friday ferry was cancelled due to high winds. The hotel called me at 8am on Friday to let me know. I booked for the next morning at 6:30 am. When we arrived at 8, breakfast was going, they told us to eat. Normally you can’t check in till afternoon. The owner gave us a tour of the Inn & all the rooms that are being renovated. She then offered us an upgrade to the Guesthouse for the same price as Dodge. The room is beautiful & has gorgeous water views. Breakfast is included & is amazing! The newly renovated rooms are so beautiful. I can’t wait to stay in one next year. We decided to stay an extra night, they let us stay in the guesthouse at the same rate. Great people. So accommodating & pleasant.

The girl at the hostess table was blah. Needs to learn some manners in hospitality.
But, any brunch that offers those water views and unlimited mimosa’s for their buffet is ok in my book. Don’t get me wrong, it was good brunch, typical self serve with an omelet station and great all you can eat breakfast offerings, but the view and free mimosas make it 4 stars, despite the attitude at the front door.

We stayed at the Anchor House on our stay which is a separate building from the Inn. The room was adequate and had character however *no air conditioner* — thank goodness for the island breeze. The price we paid was on the high side for a small room with no views of the water. Breakfast was amazing — we had these pretty great pistachio muffins, mimosas, omelette, you name it. The building where breakfast was had amazing views overlooking the water. The place is in an excellent location in the Old Harbor. We would definitely stay here again.

I can’t fully express just how much I loved this breakfast. It was literally the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever eaten at! BEST OMELET, CORNED BEEF HASH AND BREAKFAST POTATOES EVAH! Very attentive and friendly staff!

I have stayed in the 1661 Inn Guest House for the past two summers. It is a beautiful old inn with very friendly staff. The guest house is directly next to the main inn and has a few small rooms with a shared bathroom. It’s perfect for what we were looking for. Reasonable prices, excellent location and stunning views. The guest house has a patio overlooking the water. It is just lovely.
Breakfast at the 1661 Inn is included and served every morning 8:00 — 10:30. It is one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve ever had. Did I mention they serve champagne?! Also the corned beef hash is something I thought about all year and couldn’t wait to taste again. It really is that good. You will not be hungry for lunch until at least 2 pm! The hotel is also a very quick, easy walk to Old Harbor which is great and convenient. We love staying at the 1661 Inn!

Just spent 2 great nights at the inn. Old and charming. Clean and neat. Great staff. Alcock room nice deck tub for two. Perfect for a romantic trip. Stay comes with a breakfast buffet and it is awesome and they change it up daily. Grounds are well kept and great to relax around. No a/​c but we survived and you will too. We will return!