HAWTHORN HOUSE, Nantucket

Hawthorn House - A historic Nantucket hotel with garden views and city-center location

Located in the Massachusetts region, this charming Nantucket hotel sits just 0.5 miles from several historic landmarks including the Whaling Museum, Greater Light, and Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum. Hawthorn House features rooms with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and WiFi access, while select accommodations offer city views, private balconies, or kitchenettes. The second-floor rooms overlook Chestnut Street and come with private bathrooms, though Room 5 has an external private bathroom across the common area. Guests can enjoy the hotel's garden and picnic area for outdoor relaxation. Eight restaurants lie within 0.3 miles of the property, including Lemon Press, The Pearl, and Black-Eyed Susan's. The property stands 1 mile from Brant Point Light and 6 miles from Nantucket Memorial Airport.

Pros

Walking distance to eight diverse dining options within 0.3 miles

Central location with eight historic landmarks within 0.5-0.5 miles radius

Garden setting with dedicated outdoor picnic area

Cons

Room 5's private bathroom is located across the common area

6 miles distance from Nantucket Memorial Airport