I’ve found the best hotel in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Location

Set on the utterly charming island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, the hotel is a pebble’s throw from the quiet calm of Edgartown Harbor. Once a whaling port and now an upmarket seaside town of quaint bookshops, antiques stores, ice cream parlours, coastal walks and seafood restaurants, reach Edgartown on a short ferry from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, followed by a 15-minute drive or taxi through cute residential neighbourhoods.

The town was put on the map in 1975, when Hollywood rolled in and Edgartown was transformed into ‘Amity Island’ for the filming of Spielberg’s classic, Jaws.

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The vibe

Occupying the former spot of an iconic 300-year-old Martha’s Vineyard hotel, The Kelley House, Faraway has integrated seamlessly into its historic surroundings, with pops and accents of gold and rich colours that contrast beautifully with the otherwise sandy neutral tones.

In Edgartown, everyone is effortlessly chic and friendly, nowhere more so than in the Faraway reception lobby, where the glamorous guests smile as they float by in striped linen shirts en route to drinks and sushi at the hotel’s outdoor cocktail bar, The Pelican Club.

The lobby area is staggering, with sweeping floor-to-ceiling drapery tied back to reveal vibrant floral arrangements and tastefully curated interiors. A large, marble-wrapped fireplace opposite the reception is surrounded by low sofas and footstools, offering an inviting and warm introduction.

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The service

Staff are effortlessly cool and knowledgeable, and welcome guests with a glass of fizz on arrival. Tips for nearby sites are given freely and requested items – such as an iron – are magicked up immediately. This is genuine hospitality without being overbearing or earnest.

Bed and bath

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