The Emerson Inn is a quaint hotel with the most kind of people working there. From the moment you walk through the doors you feel the immediate welcome and are instantly at peace. The Parlor Bar is a wonderful treat with delicious drinks and food. With all that being said, I feel that what makes the Emeson such an amazing place is everyone that works there. They make you feel at home, they are kind and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bob bowles
Everything about the Emerson Inn is just a delight. Very friendly staff, incredible location and views and a real cozy feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michaelhT2729EB
Huge disappointment. Room not cleaned. No food available. Not managed properly. Going downhill fast. In addition, it’s a 100 year old 4 story wooden building. Lots of stairs. It has smoke detectors but no sprinkler system. I didn’t feel safe.
HrudayaSruti
This is my third time here at the Inn. Always happy to be here. Amazing people, beautiful location, the experience of the sun rise and the moon rise over the Atlantic and the quiet - couldn't ask for anything else or anything more.
896jenns
The inn is gracious and well maintained. The view of the rugged coastline is beautiful, The inn owners and staff were laid back and creative in helping us out of a few jams (transportation problems, etc.). The kids enjoyed the pool. The inn leaned romantic but not so much that families with children would feel out of place Five stars all around.
RoadtripperNewYork
We enjoyed our stay at the Emerson Inn. The staff were kind, attentive and informative. The room was clean and bright! The oceanfront pool was lovely. We enjoyed the breakfast and really loved sitting on the porch facing the water enjoying our food and later a cocktail. The owner was great and gave good advice on where to eat in town. The center of Rockport is a couple minutes away with cute shops and restaurants. Gloucester harbor is also a short drive for more restaurants, wale watches, etc. Hope to be able to stay again soon!
sereneswimmer
The Emerson Inn was a restful getaway. Rooms are well kept and sparkling clean. Powerful yet quiet air conditioning. Pool, back porch, rocking chairs, and fantastic ocean setting were highlights. Staff pleasant and ready to be of help. Close to Bearskin Neck but far enough away from the many day trip tourists. Easy parking. Would suggest: 1. Improve breakfasts. The rooms are expensive and a hot breakfast with choices should be included. This is included with most other inns and B&Bs in Rockport. 2. Open bar area in late afternoon or early evening everyday if possible. There was nothing but water available for the guests from 11am on. We would have liked to sit in the piano room in the evening but this area was dark and made unwelcoming. 3. Keep the coffee and tea station clean and stocked. There were dirty cups left around. Coffee wasn’t fresh or hot. Usually places have small snacks available. Important as there was no lunch or dinner available. Definitely will return next summer if serving hearty breakfasts.
Tina R
Everyone we encountered was so gracious. We enjoyed such a delicious breakfast of lovely baked goods, waffles w whipped cream and berries or yogurt parfaits. The views are to die for. Sitting on porch or green looking out at ocean. We snap in the large pool twice daily. Perfect showers, beds, duvet, pillows. Guests enjoyed comfortable conversations. Not pretentious.
56traveler2016
The location is lovely, quiet and so very comfortable. Our room had a wonderful ocean view. We thoroughly enjoyed the large front porch with rockers as we finished our day in Rockport. The staff was helpful, pleasant and understanding. Highly recommend staying here. It was wonderful.
N5936VMsusand
The staff at the Emerson Inn are so friendly, helpful, and professional. The breakfast has a very good selection of breakfast items both hot and cold and the coffee is very good. My room was very clean, appropriately decorated for an inn, with a very comfortable bed and pillows and a great view of the ocean. There is plenty of room on the veranda and lounge so you don’t ever feel crowded and they feel welcoming and relaxing with wonderful views of the ocean. I brought my small dog and she loved staying at the Inn too. I highly recommend the Emerson Inn. It was my 2nd stay there and I’ll definitely stay there again.
The Emerson Inn in early August … the art decorating the walls, the jazz music wafting from the restaurant towards the gardens and the elegant furnishings allowed me to momentarily transport myself to the 1920s Fitzgerald-esque. The balcony view of the ocean at breakfast, at dinner and for late evening drinks and reading was sublime. The pool just right for a swim early morning or evening. Thank you to the owner and staff - you made us very welcome.
Nicola Poser
Very helpful staff. Just sat on the Adirondack chairs with a glass of wine and played some corn hole, lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Harold J
A hidden gem. Expensive but pampering. We loved every minute and Kimberly the owner makes you feel that you want to be her best friend. The ocean view and huge public areas and grounds are outstanding. There is a pool and you can even pitch horse shoes. Excellent.
510besss
DATED. Would never recommend and would never go back. My biggest take away is that the Emerson isnt't worth the money. The Inn is an old home so the rooms are very dated, the doors are paper thin, consistent smell of mildew, paint is peeling, pipes are exposed and wood trim is rotting in the bathroom. Rooms are TINY and windows are misted/blurred from the salt air. There is no elevator and no one to or even offer to help with bags. We were only on the second floor, but I couldn't imagine being on the 3rd floor and needing help with bags! Restaurant is only open on the weekends (even in the summer) so you have to drive 5-10 minutes into Rockport for the nearest meal. Complimentary breakfast was the Inn's only saving grace but that was cleared by 9:30. The staff at the Inn was delightful...espcially Erica. If it wasn't for her, I would've demanded my money back and headed to Gloucester!
WFC55SB
The staff was always friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the pool on the ocean, breakfast and dinner on the porch and the whole ambiance of the Inn. The location was great for visiting downtown Rockport, Halibut Point State Park and Gloucester. We will definitely return.
The Emerson Inn is a quaint hotel with the most kind of people working there. From the moment you walk through the doors you feel the immediate welcome and are instantly at peace. The Parlor Bar is a wonderful treat with delicious drinks and food. With all that being said, I feel that what makes the Emeson such an amazing place is everyone that works there. They make you feel at home, they are kind and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about the Emerson Inn is just a delight. Very friendly staff, incredible location and views and a real cozy feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Huge disappointment. Room not cleaned. No food available. Not managed properly. Going downhill fast. In addition, it’s a 100 year old 4 story wooden building. Lots of stairs. It has smoke detectors but no sprinkler system. I didn’t feel safe.
This is my third time here at the Inn. Always happy to be here. Amazing people, beautiful location, the experience of the sun rise and the moon rise over the Atlantic and the quiet - couldn't ask for anything else or anything more.
The inn is gracious and well maintained. The view of the rugged coastline is beautiful, The inn owners and staff were laid back and creative in helping us out of a few jams (transportation problems, etc.). The kids enjoyed the pool. The inn leaned romantic but not so much that families with children would feel out of place Five stars all around.
We enjoyed our stay at the Emerson Inn. The staff were kind, attentive and informative. The room was clean and bright! The oceanfront pool was lovely. We enjoyed the breakfast and really loved sitting on the porch facing the water enjoying our food and later a cocktail. The owner was great and gave good advice on where to eat in town. The center of Rockport is a couple minutes away with cute shops and restaurants. Gloucester harbor is also a short drive for more restaurants, wale watches, etc. Hope to be able to stay again soon!
The Emerson Inn was a restful getaway. Rooms are well kept and sparkling clean. Powerful yet quiet air conditioning. Pool, back porch, rocking chairs, and fantastic ocean setting were highlights. Staff pleasant and ready to be of help. Close to Bearskin Neck but far enough away from the many day trip tourists. Easy parking. Would suggest: 1. Improve breakfasts. The rooms are expensive and a hot breakfast with choices should be included. This is included with most other inns and B&Bs in Rockport. 2. Open bar area in late afternoon or early evening everyday if possible. There was nothing but water available for the guests from 11am on. We would have liked to sit in the piano room in the evening but this area was dark and made unwelcoming. 3. Keep the coffee and tea station clean and stocked. There were dirty cups left around. Coffee wasn’t fresh or hot. Usually places have small snacks available. Important as there was no lunch or dinner available. Definitely will return next summer if serving hearty breakfasts.
Everyone we encountered was so gracious. We enjoyed such a delicious breakfast of lovely baked goods, waffles w whipped cream and berries or yogurt parfaits. The views are to die for. Sitting on porch or green looking out at ocean. We snap in the large pool twice daily. Perfect showers, beds, duvet, pillows. Guests enjoyed comfortable conversations. Not pretentious.
The location is lovely, quiet and so very comfortable. Our room had a wonderful ocean view. We thoroughly enjoyed the large front porch with rockers as we finished our day in Rockport. The staff was helpful, pleasant and understanding. Highly recommend staying here. It was wonderful.
The staff at the Emerson Inn are so friendly, helpful, and professional. The breakfast has a very good selection of breakfast items both hot and cold and the coffee is very good. My room was very clean, appropriately decorated for an inn, with a very comfortable bed and pillows and a great view of the ocean. There is plenty of room on the veranda and lounge so you don’t ever feel crowded and they feel welcoming and relaxing with wonderful views of the ocean. I brought my small dog and she loved staying at the Inn too. I highly recommend the Emerson Inn. It was my 2nd stay there and I’ll definitely stay there again.
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The Emerson Inn in early August … the art decorating the walls, the jazz music wafting from the restaurant towards the gardens and the elegant furnishings allowed me to momentarily transport myself to the 1920s Fitzgerald-esque. The balcony view of the ocean at breakfast, at dinner and for late evening drinks and reading was sublime. The pool just right for a swim early morning or evening. Thank you to the owner and staff - you made us very welcome.
Very helpful staff. Just sat on the Adirondack chairs with a glass of wine and played some corn hole, lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A hidden gem. Expensive but pampering. We loved every minute and Kimberly the owner makes you feel that you want to be her best friend. The ocean view and huge public areas and grounds are outstanding. There is a pool and you can even pitch horse shoes. Excellent.
DATED. Would never recommend and would never go back. My biggest take away is that the Emerson isnt't worth the money. The Inn is an old home so the rooms are very dated, the doors are paper thin, consistent smell of mildew, paint is peeling, pipes are exposed and wood trim is rotting in the bathroom. Rooms are TINY and windows are misted/blurred from the salt air. There is no elevator and no one to or even offer to help with bags. We were only on the second floor, but I couldn't imagine being on the 3rd floor and needing help with bags! Restaurant is only open on the weekends (even in the summer) so you have to drive 5-10 minutes into Rockport for the nearest meal. Complimentary breakfast was the Inn's only saving grace but that was cleared by 9:30. The staff at the Inn was delightful...espcially Erica. If it wasn't for her, I would've demanded my money back and headed to Gloucester!
The staff was always friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the pool on the ocean, breakfast and dinner on the porch and the whole ambiance of the Inn. The location was great for visiting downtown Rockport, Halibut Point State Park and Gloucester. We will definitely return.