THE HIGHLINER HOTEL, Gloucester

The Highliner Hotel offers a boutique, family-friendly experience in the heart of downtown Gloucester, with a 9.2 rating on Booking.com and a lofted Queen suite option featuring a separate second-floor bedroom, high ceilings, and LED lighting. The 3-star property provides free WiFi, air conditioning, private bathrooms, work desks, TVs with streaming services (including a hotel Roku setup), bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. On-site facilities include a spa for relaxation and wellness, a concierge service via direct messaging, express digital check-in and checkout, a re-fillable water bottle station, and an elevator accessible from the Center Street entrance. The Highliner sits on Main Street, 200 metres from Sarkin Jon Creative Designs and 6 minutes on foot from Pavilion Beach, with Jeff Weaver Studio/Gallery, Harbor Tours, an ice-skating rink, and numerous shops and restaurants within walking distance. Logan Airport is 48 km away, and the hotel provides contactless entry with a code sent to guests' phones. Guest feedback highlights the 'lofted room' as spacious and clean, with one reviewer noting views of the ocean in the distance from the Center Street side. The Seaport Grill is a 3-minute drive from the hotel, and downtown Gloucester offers a variety of dining options within a short walk. Parking is available via street and lot spaces, with one traveller noting a small fee for nearby parking. The Highliner's 24-hour security, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers are standard safety features, while non-smoking rooms are offered throughout the property.

Contactless check-in and digital concierge available via text for seamless access.

Lofted rooms offer spacious layouts with high ceilings and a home-away-from-home feel.

Central location on Main Street within walking distance of Harbor Walk, shops, and diverse restaurants.

Rooms include fridges, Keurig coffee makers with K-cups, and streaming apps on the TV.

Elevator access from Center Street and easy proximity to Pavilion Beach (6-minute walk).

Parking may require street or lot spaces with a small fee, and can be busier in summer.

The digital-first experience may not suit guests preferring traditional in-person check-in.