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Spring House Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

902 Spring St, Block Island, RI 02807
Frommer's ReviewMap It
Location Around Town
Phone 800/234-9263, 401/466-5844
Web site www.springhousehotel.com
Room Information 50 units
Prices $125-$400 double. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
Closed Closed mid-Oct through Mar
Other P.O. Box 902

Spring House Hotel Review

Marked by its red mansard roof and wraparound porch, the island's oldest hotel (1852) has hosted Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, and the Kennedy clan. The young staff is congenial, if occasionally a bit scattered. Bedrooms in the two buildings come in three styles, with queen-size beds and pullout sofas; most are large. A significant attraction is the all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch on the veranda. More formal meals are served in the all-white dining room. Swimming is allowed in the freshwater pond on the property. The hotel sponsors concerts of classical and pop music on its grounds in July and August.

Facilities:
Restaurant, bar

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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