Fitton’s Weblog

The first two hotels/bullets have room blocks:

•  (Block) I checked out a Marriott Fairfield (about 5 minutes from the wedding/reception place and about 3 minutes from our house and about 5 minutes from downtown Newburyport) and it’s $119.00/night.  With tax it is $130/night.  There is a free deluxe continental breakfast and a pool.  The rooms are pretty nice.   Address:  35 Clarks Road Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 Phone:  1-978-388-3400 Use Code: FITS
• (Block) The Morril Inn - No website available.   But I hear it’s a cute little place.  Some shared bathrooms - so be careful or book with someone you know! (97 462-2808  209 High St.  Newburyport, MA.  No code - just call and leave a message - the owner will get back to you when she can.  Cost is $95 - 110 a night.
•  (NO BLOCK)  One of the largest “hotels” in Newburyport, the Garrison Inn is in the center of town and pretty cute.  In June, there’s a 2-night minimum at ~$170/night.  I didn’t block off any rooms here, but when I called yesterday, they had 25 rooms open.  But they may book fast!  phone 978-499-8500 
•  (NO BLOCK)   The Blue Inn At the beach.  This place is higher-end but I think it’s so darling.  I think Nicky, Bridget and Kimi are going to stay there (with their spouses).  Check it out - two night minimum in June.  (turn your sound off)  It’s on Plum Island, a 2 minute drive to town.  In June there’s a 2-night minimum and it’ll set you back ~$400/night for a 2 bedroom cottage w/2 Queen beds.  And it’s really really close to the beach.  Address:  20 Fordham Way  Plum Island, Newbury, MA 01951  Phone: (97 465-7171