Greydon House is a boutique hotel on Broad Street, occupying a restored nineteenth-century house in the historic core of Nantucket Town. It combines period architecture with a more modern, design-conscious style, and has become one of the island's stylish places to stay. The address is hard to beat: the Whaling Museum is a short walk, Main Street is around the corner and the ferry wharves are close. The hotel is small, which gives it a personal feel, and rooms are individually decorated with a mix of antiques and contemporary touches. It suits couples, friends and travelers who like boutique hotels and good food, and it appeals to those who want to be in the middle of the action in the evenings, when the town's restaurants and bars are busy.
Location and character
Broad Street is one of the most atmospheric on the island, with historic houses, brick sidewalks and quick access to the waterfront. Because the hotel is in the center, noise from the street and neighboring venues can be audible on summer evenings, so ask for a quieter room if that matters.
Rooms and dining
Rooms vary in size, and historic buildings often include compact spaces. Facilities at a boutique hotel of this kind often include an on-site restaurant or bar, but check the property page for current dining and hours. Breakfast and other services depend on the season.
What to know
Boutique hotels on Nantucket price high in summer and sometimes close for part of the winter. Book early for July, August and holiday weekends, and compare cancellation terms. For stylish accommodation in the historic district, Greydon House is among the island's most appealing choices.
Planning tips
If you enjoy dining out, book restaurants well ahead for summer. The hotel's central location means you can walk to dinner and return in minutes. Ask for a room on an upper floor or at the back for less street noise, and check whether early check-in or luggage storage is possible if you arrive on a morning ferry. Shoulder months bring quieter streets and lower rates.
Good fit
Couples, friends and food-focused travelers who want boutique style in the middle of town. Less ideal for families with small children, guests with strict accessibility needs or anyone who wants a large, quiet retreat. The hotel's location lets you walk to museums by day and to dinner by night, so you can leave the bikes at home if you wish. Ask the front desk at check-in about the best tables, local walking routes and which exhibits are worth a stop that day.
Why stay here
- ✓Restored historic house
- ✓Boutique design
- ✓Broad Street location
- ✓On-site dining (check at booking)
- ✓Walk to the Whaling Museum
- ✓Walk to the ferry
- ✓Individually decorated rooms
- ✓WiFi
Good questions
Where is Greydon House?+
On Broad Street in Nantucket Town, close to the Whaling Museum, Main Street and the wharves.
Is it a boutique hotel?+
Yes. It is a small, design-led hotel in a restored historic house.
Is it quiet?+
Its central location can be lively on summer evenings. Ask for a quieter room if needed.