Clarion Inn Marthas Vineyard

Stayed for the Taste of the Vineyard, hotel was great! Right on Main Street, next door to Stop & Shop supermarket. Very convenient if you don’t want to eat out all the time. Easy walk to most sites in Edgartown, right on the bus route to get anywhere on the island. Ask the bus driver for a day pass then you can jump on and off and go anywhere on the island
Hotel is the cleanest hotel on the island! Comfortable and lowest price I found on the island. Be aware Martha’s Vineyard is a high demand resort area, pricey to stay and go anywhere on the island.
Hotels on the island do not have shuttles, only taxi service– expensive $ 25 for a couple.
Clarion Inn best deal on the island

If I could give it 0 stars I would.
I was content to just keep my terrible experience to myself. Then, I opened my credit card statement to find that I was charged for something that I didn’t use.
To start, the staff at the front desk, when checking in, was rude and completely unhelpful. We had reserved two rooms at the same time, but were put at opposite ends of the hall.
We were forced to give a credit card, even though the rooms were already paid for. This was, as explained to us, for «incidentals». When we said we didn’t want to put a credit card on file, we were told that it was «company policy» and had no choice (what could we do, we were already on the island).
We had to sign a statement saying that we would be charged $ 250 if we brought a bicycle in the room and $ 250 if we smoked in the room (the entire hotel was SUPPOSED to be smoke-​free). The smoking statement will be relevant in a minute.
The room was nice. Spacious and clean. I will give them that.
However, not long after we got settled, we could smell cigarette smoke. We couldn’t find the source. It wasn’t coming from outside and it wasn’t in the hall. The only thing we could come up with was that someone was smoking in an adjoining room and blowing the smoke into the bathroom vent.
We were told that we couldn’t move rooms because the hotel was almost full. No attempts were made to help us get another room other than we were told there «was nothing they could do».
One of the night staff, who was very nice and sympathetic, offered to give us the hotels «fabreeze» spray and try to mask the smell. Needless to say, it didn’t work.
Now, 1 month later, I check my credit card statement and there’s a $ 4.77 charge for a «mandatory safe usage fee». We were told that if we used the safe, we would be charged a fee. But, if we didn’t use it, we would not be charged.
The overall experience was terrible. I can see why Martha’s Vineyard doesn’t allow «chain» businesses.
Don’t stay at the Clarion Inn on Martha’s Vineyard. Ever!

$ 180 a night for this place? I would pay at most $ 100. It’s not really a big deal what our rooms look like all that matters is if the rooms are clean, and they were. The breakfast is anything but continental. You have a choice between Cheerios and pancakes, and that’s it. It’s a decent place to rest for the night but not at its current price.

Alert: Fraud they charge $ 1.59 for a security fee to you credit card after check in. They did not mention this charge and say it was published. Way over priced. $ 279 per room each night during off season! Staff was friendly but very, very slow (took 15 min to check in and we were the only ones there). Room was nice, a little on the old side. Right next to grocery store. Had refrig in room. Two other employees check in and it took 45 minutes because a business credit card they both wanted to use for incidentals.

Front desk receptionist was really rude. She charged us an extra $ 25 per person for some fees we didn’t know about. We paid for the fact that it’s for my birthday and we didn’t want to inconvenience ourselves to find another hotel. Ugh.

Incredibly average motel. Wanted to charge us $ 75 to check in about 2 hours early. Staff at front desk was super slow (and weird) during check in, and not very helpful to us or others. Continental breakfast was very very limited, not even any bread or pastries, just some cereal and sad looking fruit. Room was OK, clean but run down.

Stayed in the off season. Decent hotel for a great price. Great room size. We stayed in a queen with a sofa bed. There was a fridge and microwave which was convenient. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing I would suggest is to stay on the second floor, as the first floor rooms were previously smoking rooms. Though they are no longer smoking, the smell is strong and was incredibly off-​putting for a nonsmoker. The upstairs rooms have higher ceilings and no smoke smell!

Surprised there are so few reviews here. I had a great experience at the hotel.
Ricky at the front desk was funny and sweet. The room was clean and quiet. It is close to everything you need in Edgartown. Nice breakfast in the morning and friendly staff:-)
I will definitely be back!

We have stayed at the Clarion in recent years including this summer. We originally chose the inn because it was one of the few places we could find that would let us store expensive road bikes inside, albeit in the basement. Most Bed and Breakfasts make you keep your bike outside.
The Clarion is very clean, offers a free serve-​yourself breakfast, has reasonably priced rooms with new flat screen TVs, and is only several blocks from downtown Edgartown. There is also a very good restaurant in the hotel open for dinner. Parking is also easy and hassle-​free.
I recommend this hotel.

A Clarion, exactly like all the other clarions, with a quaint façade and friendly front desk folks.
I know 3 stars is a cop out, but this is just one of those places you stay at without having a second thought about it. The rooms are clean and tidy, albeit a bit spartan in the furnishings department. The shower is one of those big plastic things they drop in an old tub to make it look new.
Plus they have beds, so that makes it nice too.

We have stayed here at The Clarion and had family members stay here, as well. We know The Clarion.
We have also eaten at their restaurant, The Grill.
There’s a lot to like about The Clarion but it is not a unique, charming or quaint destination, by any means. It’s your standard motel as far as character goes, down to the furnishings, linens and views of the parking lot. There’s not any sense of a personal touch. But it can also be cheaper than the swankier little inns nearby, which is a good call.
It’s clean, located just outside of town and has parking, which is key. You can (and should) walk into downtown Edgartown, which will take you about ten minutes. You can also walk to Sharky’s, a popular island watering hole with a Mexican themed menu. And Stop N Shop is literally just out the front door. If you need anything from Stop N Shop, you can get there in about 30 seconds.
The Clarion is a basic, impersonal place, and in many ways you could be in Anywhere, USA, but you’re not. Fifteen minutes or more brings you down to North Water Street with its gorgeous homes. A bit further and you’re at the Edgartown Lighthouse or taking the ferry to Chappy. If you have bikes, or decide to rent them, you’re near one of the prettiest bike trails imaginable– a stunning, flat and perfect ride to Oak Bluffs by way of State Beach. Several bike rental shops right nearby.
It’s a clean and quiet place to put up the family overflow or a wedding party. We like The Clarion, even though it’s not one of those gorgeous B and Bs with home made muffins, chocolates on the pillow and a wine tasting hour. Sometimes you just need a basic home away from home like The Clarion.

Crabtree and Evelyn apothocaries, really confy soft pillows, clean rooms and a great location made the Clarion perfect for our 2 night reunion. We walked to Sharky’s Cantina, downtown and shops. I’d go back with the girls. Not one of the nice romantic inns that are all around E’Town but perfect for us.