Brass Lantern Inn – A Favorite for Families in Nantucket
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
The Brass Lantern Inn features 17 guest rooms with en-suite baths, including a two-bedroom Family Suite. Rooms contain king or queen beds, small refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with Comcast cable. Some rooms offer views of Nantucket Harbor. The Family Suite accommodates up to five guests with separate bedrooms and a skylighted sitting area.
Continental Breakfast Included
A continental breakfast is served daily in the dining room or on the patio, featuring homemade granola, Greek yogurt, fresh-baked pastries, fresh fruit, and Nantucket Roasters coffee. Guests can enjoy breakfast with soft jazz music in the background or take it outside to the garden patio.
Garden Patio Relaxation
The property includes a garden patio with wicker furniture for outdoor relaxation. Beach towels and chairs are available upon request. An outdoor fire pit provides space for evening gatherings. The inn welcomes dogs up to 65 pounds with a $50 daily fee per dog and provides a gated dog run.
Central Historic Location
Located on North Water Street in Nantucket's Historic District, the inn is a 5-minute walk from ferry terminals, the Whaling Museum, and over 50 restaurants including Via Mare at Greydon House and The Proprietors. Jetties Beach is accessible via the Wave shuttle, which picks up at the Whaling Museum. Nantucket Memorial Airport is 10 km away.
Family and Pet Services
The inn provides pack and plays for infants at no charge and accommodates additional guests for $35 per night (ages 13+) or $15 (ages 5-12). Dogs receive a care package including a dog bed, bowls, and beach towel. Limited parking is available first-come, first-served. Luggage storage is offered for early arrivals or late departures.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
