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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Block Island with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The National Hotel

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Property grounds
Restaurant
Exterior
Room, Multiple Beds, Island view | Bed sheets
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Overview of The National Hotel

8.8 out of 10 Fabulous
8.8/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
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36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view | Bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

  • 22 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view | Bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About this area

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 94 min drive
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green) - 96 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 105 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 130 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25.1 miles/40.3 km

Restaurants

  • Persephone's Kitchen - 2 min walk
  • Eli's Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • The Beachead - 6 min walk
  • Club Soda - 11 min walk
  • Dead Eye Dick's - 2 min drive
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About this property

The National Hotel

A great choice for a stay in Block Island, The National Hotel is only 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the airport. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 4 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 6 October and 1 May.

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

National Hotel Block Island
National Hotel
National Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 6 October and 1 May.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The National Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at The National Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The National Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The National Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The National Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The National Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The National Hotel like?
The National Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Great Salt Pond.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Historic hotel in great location
The National is a great place to stay. Super location, very friendly and helpful staff, and very historic. The historic part is something you should understand before booking -- the hotel dates from the late 1800s, so the rooms are not like a modern hotel -- they are not as big or luxurious. But they are fine, especially because on Block Island you don't want to spend lots of time in your room anyway. The other possible thing to expect is some noise. The windows are not soundproof, and there are gatherings in the evening below the rooms.
Peter, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leonard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Marianne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

meghan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location
Olga, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Margarita, 1-night trip
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