Faraway Martha's Vineyard

My girlfriend and I treated ourselves to a weekend stay at the Faraway MV over xmas in Edgartown weekend. So, for those who have not been to the Xmas weekend.....do yourself a favor, go!! If you want the "homeru" book the Faraway. Not only are they actively involved in the weekend festivities and supporting the charitable mission, they are right in the middle of all the action. Magical. I cannot wait to be back!!! Thanks to the staff and mgmt team for taking great care of us.

The most comfortable pillows, the best scented bathroom products, chic unique style of hotel and such kind and pleasant attentive staff! Will certainly visit again! This is a great place for families, friends, or couples. Perfection!

Prices on Martha’s Vineyard, including for hotels, have skyrocketed in the past few years. If you’re paying especially high rates, you can usually expect high-quality accommodations and customer service. The Faraway didn't provide either, which is the reason for a low 2-star rating. Although you’ll get a prime downtown Edgartown spot, there are other options most of the year that are not this pricey. The Faraway is charging the same rates as the Harbor View, but there’s no comparison to the experience you’ll have. If you’re dropping this amount of money, I recommend staying at the Harbor View instead. The Faraway opened in July but still hasn’t tackled the finishing touches: * The toilet paper holders are broken across the property. * The shower spray is not secured and the faucets were loose. * The workout machines are not hooked up to power or Wi-Fi, nor are there holders for books or electronic devices. As part of its upgrade from the former Kelley House, the hotel didn’t address needed upgrades or skimped on purchases: * There’s no elevator. If you can’t easily climb stairs, plan to stay on the first floor. There is no bellhop that we saw. These limitations should be included on the website so people who need an elevator aren’t blindsided when they arrive. * The walls are paper thin and we woke up to fighting and crying children both mornings. * Some of the “refresh” items are cheaply made. For example, the sofa in the room was hard and on par with Ikea furniture. Customer service is not consistent and appears to be an afterthought for some of the staff: * 24 hours elapsed from the time I called with an inquiry to when I received a callback. * The coffee machine was broken, and I was told to go down the street to buy some. Instead, a staff member should have run out and bought coffee. With the coffee, milk and cream should be provided, not creamers. * Housekeeping rushed us to leave over an hour before checkout time, knocking twice within 15 minutes. Information on the website is sp**** and sometimes inaccurate You’ll see that information on the website is minimal. I turned to TripAdvisor to see photos of the rooms and find out whether there were refrigerators in the room (there are). There is no information about parking or other FAQs. When I contacted the site’s digital assistant, it came back that you had to park on the side streets, which isn’t allowed overnight in Edgartown. The hotel does offer parking, which the hotel should promote as parking in Edgartown is limited. Recommendations to Management If you want repeat customers, please use this review as a punch list to up your game. Or, lower your rates to coincide with the experience you’re offering.

We had a great experience. We had a suite in the Court House. Very nice layout, plenty of room and very clean. The king size bed was particularly comfortable.

I recommend the Mizzen Top Floor with balcony Great views of Chappaquiddick Spacious and inviting! Walking distance to everything! The lobby is beautiful when you walk in and the surroundings with pool, chairs, landscaping and Pelican bar produces an amazing a**osphere!

Lovely stay in a spacious room overlooking Edgartown Harbor and within walking distance of dining and shops in downtown Edgartown. Also had a pool and hot-tub heated and open in November (we did not use as we were not aware they were available). No restaurant on-site but several options next door and nearby. Wonderfully peaceful Thanksgiving Holiday.

Faraway Hotel was the perfect place to stay after our wedding. The flowers and colors are uplifting and warm. The highlight of the stay was the soaking tub inside the stand up shower. Beautiful views and loved the nespresso. 24 hour help desk so nice and welcoming. All in all such a great experience. Thank you!

I had a week work trip in the low season and chose faraway as it is has been recently renovated and situated close to the main street and quay.I really appreciated the suite i was offered as it had a convenient day room with kitchenette. I could work at my desk and drink coffee and prepare a light meal for breakfast/lunch. As a bonus the room had a nice view and i could borrow a bicycle to take trips to the beach and explore chappy. The staff were polite attentive and efficient. Out of season there is no food at the hotel, so you are on your own. Overall good value.

Gorgeous property! Impeccable service … can’t wait to return for another visit! The location is right in the middle of everything. The restaurant The Newes from America at the hotel is a charming pub complete with wood burning fireplace. So charming. !!