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"Grand but not fussy, this Federal-style mansion across from the town green feels like a Norman Rockwell reverie: a cozy lobby that acts as a communal living room, families toasting s’mores around fire pits, and lawn games on the green. The 200-plus-year-old hotel has been thoughtfully updated—142 rooms were refreshed and a Scandi-chic spa was added—so it manages to evolve with the times while keeping quintessential New England charm that keeps East Coasters returning for generations." - Jessica Sulima