Rose Farm Inn or the National Hotel??

I know they are very different. I would like to be close to downtown as well as the beaches. We like to be where there is activity, although I love the charm of a B%26amp;B and the hospitality. Please let me know what you know about these two different places. Thanks!

Rose Farm Inn or the National Hotel??

I have stayed at both places but have to say it was 20 plus years ago. They were as different as night and day, but not so much good and bad as a very different experience. The National is on the main drag, has live music and you can%26#39;t just sit on their porch without ordering drinks or food (even the back porch is like that now). However, the rooms at the National are very nicely appointed and the hotel cat even came in and slept with us, which was a nice touch.

We much preferred the Rose Farm. Secluded, romantic, a nice walk up from the main drag but not so far you need to cab it (although off the ferry with luggage you may). It is much more intimate, so if you are okay with much fewer folks, quiet solitude it is the place for you. You can have the best of both worlds by hanging out on the main drag until you%26#39;ve had your fill then take a romantic walk up the hill to the Rose Farm.

Have Fun! We actually loved BI so much we married at the Atlantic Inn (next door to Rose Farm) back in 1993. We honeymooned at 1661 Inn which is quite nice too, with private ocean balcony and jacuzzi%26#39;s

Rose Farm Inn or the National Hotel??

Thanks so much for your help. I did end up booking the National because the Rose Farm Inn had a 3-night minimum.

In todays economy, it%26#39;s a shame that some of these places have a 3 night minimum. We too tried to book the Rose Farm Inn, however, when they had the 3 night minimum rule (we can only stay 2 nights) - we needed to go elsewhere. They said if they don%26#39;t fill up, they%26#39;ll call back - however, by that time we will have made other arrangements.

It does stink, but I get the economics of it. The places on Block Island have such a short season that they have to fill up as many days as possible. Rose Farm Inn is ranked the #1 B%26amp;B in Block Island, so I%26#39;m sure they will get the business, even in this economy. All I%26#39;m hoping for now is good weather as the cancellation policy at these hotels are strict.

I booked the Rose Farm about 3 months ago for Memorial Day weekend and they took us for 2 nights, sat %26amp; sun only. I just asked. I noticed Newport did the same thing for us mast Memorial Day- their policy is 3, but it can%26#39;t hurt to ask. they want the guaranteed money.

For the dates that I wanted, Rose Farm quoted me a 3-night minimum. I%26#39;m sure Memorial Day weekend isn%26#39;t as busy as July because the weather can be iffy at that time. You are lucky though or either that they are off to a slow start with the economy. Thanks for the scoop and have fun on Block Island!