Franny L.
Yelp
Anyone who has ever gotten married on the North Shore knows what a pain in the rear it is to find hotel blocks for guests. I decided that Gloucester just collectively hates weddings and everything associated with them.
Jane at the Atlantis proved me *completely* wrong. Not only was the Atlantis half a block from our venue, it was the only hotel in Gloucester I could find that would even discuss blocks with me. We were able to reserve a small block, but a block nonetheless with a very reasonable agreement (any rooms left empty by 6 weeks before the wedding open to the public). As the wedding got closer, Jane only proved to be more and more helpful.
Our event ended up being amazing and I am SO glad we decided to work with the Atlantis. My husband and I and both our immediate families all stayed there for the whole wedding weekend and absolutely loved the place. The rooms are simple but absolutely all you need - updated bathrooms, a balcony, and of course, the incredible view. The only downside is a lack of queen- and king-sized beds (most rooms have two full beds). Jane allowed us to use the cafe as a last-minute rehearsal space since it rained the whole weekend and we'd planned for an outdoor rehearsal with no backup plan (oops). And best of all, we had an emergency overnight FedEx delivery that had to go right to the Atlantis, which was no problem at all: the staff signed for it on our behalf with no attitude or complaint. And the day after the wedding, THEY called FedEx to have the package picked up so we didn't have to worry about a thing!
We ended up hosting our post-wedding brunch right in the Atlantis breakfast cafe, which was easy to plan with Jane, delicious and very reasonably priced, and of course very convenient for everyone who was staying there and at other nearby hotels.
Keep in mind this is a 'beach motel'-style establishment, but with that expectation it is comfortable, accommodating, and really a lovely choice for wedding guests.