Somerset House Inn - 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Provincetown

Somerset House Inn occupies a Victorian building that has operated as lodging since 1840, originally a boarding house and later a sanatorium. The property sits directly across from Ryder Street Beach and is a 2-minute walk from Provincetown Harbor and MacMillan Wharf. Pilgrim Monument is within 5 minutes on foot, and the inn offers private parking on a first-come basis for an extra charge.

Each guest room is individually decorated with original Victorian features, and some units include a gas fireplace. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV; the third-floor rooms offer harbor views but are accessed via a narrow stairway. Room names like Mary Oliver and Frankenthaler reflect the artistic character of the inn.

A buffet and à la carte breakfast is served each morning with rotating items such as stuffed blueberry French toast, turkey sausages, and frittatas, and the kitchen accommodates special diets. Every evening the inn hosts a complimentary happy hour with local wines from Truro Vineyards and beers, plus snacks, in the parlor with a Victrola record player. The parlor also displays temporary art galleries featuring works from local artists.

Guests have access to a garden with a fire pit, a sun terrace, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. The inn provides luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and private check-in/check-out, as well as a shared lounge with board games and puzzles. Beach essentials such as towels, umbrellas, and chairs are available for guest use at no extra charge.

Commercial Street, with its shops and restaurants, is steps away, and Provincetown's art galleries and nightlife are within a 5-minute walk. The innkeeper provides local recommendations and a pre-arrival email with curated suggestions for dining and activities. During summer, the town hosts temporary art shows and outdoor events within walking distance of the inn.

Location: Beachfront on Commercial Street, 2 min from Provincetown Harbor

Rooms: individually decorated rooms with gas fireplaces and harbor views

Dining: homemade breakfast with dietary accommodations + daily complimentary wine & beer happy hour

Amenities: garden fire pit, beach chair/umbrella lending, private parking

Artistic character: room names after artists, temporary art galleries in parlor

Target audience: adults-only for couples and travelers seeking a quiet retreat