travel42 Hotel Review: Grande Colonial

Grande Colonial travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Located in the heart of town, a block from the beach and an easy walk to the Museum of Modern Art and the Cove, this updated Teddy Roosevelt-era treasure, built in 1913, is the oldest hotel in town, an area landmark that is not just for history buffs.

Comprised of a number of colorful buildings cascading down a hill, the last major expansion was in 1926, though renovations regularly freshen up the hotel.

The hands-on manager is a relic of bygone hosp...