August 14 2007: I attended a Design Management Institute conference here in 1999 - they were an annual event at this hotel in the 90's. The facilities are perfect - a full conference center hiding behind the main building, and beach cottages for smaller seminars to break away from the main crowd.The guests are accommodated in the main house, a classic 19th century beach resort, as well as in houses up and down the main street that serve as annexes to the hotel. The service in both is equally efficient, although guests in the outlying houses may feel a little cut off from group activities (or enjoy the added peace and quiet).This hotel faces the Atlantic beach, which even in the fall is a glorious thing long after the water gets too cold for swimming. There are clambakes on the beach, bicycles to borrow for cycling in the nature preserves on Cape Cod's "elbow" a short distance away, and of course loads of fresh air and sunshine. A splendid retreat!
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When I travel, I enjoy getting off the beaten path and creating new experiences. My favorite destinations generally include outdoor activities and comfortable place to relax afterward.
June 19 2007: I grew up close to CBI and always wondered who could afford to stay there. If you're up for splurging on a high society accomodation and dinner this is your place. The rooms in the main Inn are extravagent and dinner served there can be que romantica. The beach bar/cafe is a great bet for those looking for a more relaxed fare.
Great access from the hotel to Main Street and a water taxi to the beach.
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Location. The Chatham Bars Inn stands on 25 acres of Atlantic Ocean coastline within Chatham Harbor in Chatham, Mass. The hotel is adjacent to the 9 hole Chatham Seaside Links golf course. This secluded resort is located one quarter mile from downtown and one half mile from Tern Island. Hotel Features. Offering open air views of the Atlantic coast, the Main Dining Room boasts seafood specialties such as Seared Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and the Butter Poached Chatham Lobster. Daily breakfast menus at this restaurant feature omelets, Belgian waffles and Brioche French Toast. Saturday dinner dances are held during summer months. Adjacent to the Main Dining Room, the Chef's Table restaurant offers table side samplings and wine tastings from the wine cellar. The Tavern serves regional favorites fireside and cocktails from a turn of the century bar. A Beach House Grill is staged on the oceanfront deck.
Recreational amenities include a fitness center, tennis courts and a croquet court. The pool area houses an outdoor pool overlooking the oceanfront and accompanied by a children's pool and a spa tub. Watercraft equipment is available at the hotel's private beach. The resort's Sanctuary spa offers a Vichy shower room, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool and wet and dry treatment rooms. All facial, bath and body treatments are complete with Kerstin Florian International European products.
Guestrooms. The 217 guestrooms at the Chatham Bars Inn are positioned throughout the resort grounds to allow oceanfront views. High definition plasma televisions with cable channels are provided in each room. Rooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access and Bose wave radios. Beds feature European bed linens while bathrooms include L'Occitaine bath and body amenities and bathrobes and slippers. Nespresso coffeemakers are provided in each room. Refrigerators include complimentary bottled water. Desks and in room safes are provided. Bathrooms feature bathrobes.
Expert Tip. Reservations are recommended before noon on the day attending the Chatham Bars Inn Afternoon Tea in the South Lounge. Sandwiches, and cakes are served at this time near a wood burning fireplace.
June 19 2007: I grew up close to CBI and always wondered who could afford to stay there. If you're up for splurging on a high society accomodation and dinner this is your place. The rooms in the main Inn are extravagent and dinner served there can be que romantica. The beach bar/cafe is a great bet for those looking for a more relaxed fare.
