The Hawthorne Inn – Concord, Mass.

For our short holiday stay in Concord, Massachusetts, I chose Hawthorne Inn.

I knew I wanted to stay at a B&B, and there were a few to choose from in the Concord area. Thanks to help from TripAdvisor (recommended tool by my dear friend Cheryl, who owns a B&B in Chestertown), I found Hawthorne Inn and sent an email inquiry to request a stay.

First, I loved the location: it’s located just down the road from The Orchard Inn, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women.

Second, two awesome things happened: I got a reply almost immediately, and the message prompted me to call for a final reservation.

I frequently stay at hotels for work (Silver Elite Marriott member), and I love the ease of online booking. But for a personal trip, and because I didn’t want to stay in a chain hotel, I loved the idea of staying at a B&B for a more personalized experience.

I loved all the details of this stay. The decor of the B&B was lovely – beginning with the pretty front door.

Upon our arrival, Gregory (one of the owners – the other is Marilyn) greeted us with tea and cinnamon bread. We got there late because of rain and traffic, but he was happy, smiling, and super accommodating.

We stayed in the delightful “Alcott Room.” I love how the suites are named for local celebrities!

I quickly fell in love with their German Shepherd dogs. Say hi to Pashka! Isn’t he beautiful? So well behaved, too. And playful.

I highly recommend the Hawthorne Inn to anyone for a great stay in Concord.