Hotels & Motels in Provincetown, MA
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Visitors looking for a place to stay in Provincetown will find two things to be true: accommodation choices in the vacation destination are in abundance, and most of its hotels and motels are independent properties, meaning a unique stay in the popular Massachusetts beach resort is almost a sure thing.
It’s not just the town’s properties that are independent in nature. Provincetown–or P’town as it is referred to locally–is known both as a haven for artists and a vacation destination for gays and lesbians. In fact, the town has been serving artists since the Cape Cod School of Art opened in the 1900s, followed by writers such as Tennessee Williams calling it home, resulting in Provincetown being the USA’s oldest continuous art colony and the birthplace of American playwriting.
LAY OF THE LAND
The city is situated on the very tip of Cape Cod and still retains much of the early charm that first brought well-to-do Boston residents to the area. Bradford Street and Commercial Street both run parallel to the harbor and most of the town’s accommodation properties are situated on or near these two main streets. Bradford Street is also Highway 6A, while Commercial Street is P’town’s main street with art galleries, antique shops, sidewalk cafes and boutiques. In addition, Shore Road, which is also located along the water east of town in what is considered North Truro has some hotel and motel options.
The town is largely considered a pedestrian-friendly place so visitors can easily walk from many accommodations to the area’s sights and attractions, or enjoy its many bike trails, which lead to the beaches, as well as the sand dunes, forest and oceanfront of Cape Cod National Seashore.
HOTELS & MOTELS
Provincetown is home to over 80 resort-style hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfasts, which vary in size, rates and amenities so visitors can choose a place that suits their preferences. There is plenty to see and do year round, including in the winter months, but it should be noted that summer is high season and some smaller properties are closed between November and March. August is particularly busy when the town hosts Carnival Week—a week-long gay pride celebration and a Mardi Gras-style parade that bring nearly 60,000 visitors to the P’town.
For waterfront stays in a large property with a range of amenities, the Provincetown Inn Resort and Conference Center is situated at the very end of the peninsula and was one of the area’s first luxury hotels when it opened in 1925. In addition to boasting over 100 guest rooms and suites, the inn regularly hosts weddings and special events. Away from the water, the Chateau Provincetown is one of the Cape’s premier motel properties and enjoys a peaceful and secluded hillside setting on 10 acres (4 ha) in P’town’s west end. Guests can enjoy rooms that are furnished in a classical style, private gardens, views of the ocean and marshes, and a host of in-room amenities.
The Surfside Hotel and Suites is another long-standing favorite with its private beach, heated outdoor salt water swimming pool, on-site lounge and pet-friendly policy. Most of the town’s accommodation properties welcome pets and have swimming pools, as well as offering complimentary informal breakfasts, wireless Internet and wedding services.
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