This place is an over priced dump. You will be very disapointed.
It is hot, loud and the food is lousy.

A family emergency forced me to cancel my two-night stay at The National, costing me a $300 deposit. The hotel's cancellation policy is overly harsh. Perhaps their competitors have similar policies, but that doesn't make it right. Why not issue a credit that could be used at a later date? Unless you're 100% certain that you won't have to cancel (are you ever?), don't make a reservation at The National.

Right on the main strip, a few block walk from the ferry. We were in the harbor suite, next to the restaurant, which makes the room kind of loud, but as we were not in the room often it didn't really bother us too much. Restaurant and bar were great and very busy. Clean rooms and hotel. A great experience. and I hope to stay there again!

We stayed in an Ocean Corner Queen. Very clean, excellent service, we had a blast at the Tap and Grille, we could walk or bike anywhere.
Two members of our family (in different rooms) had slightly strange, possible ghostly visits during the night? Nothing too scary...just caught our attention.
Honestly...did not want to get back on the ferry to the mainland...can't wait to return.

My husband and I visited Block Island in May 2008 and stayed at the National Hotel. We were pleased with the accomodations and location of the hotel. It was within walking distance of the Ferry and in the center of town. The restaurant, "Tap and Grille" was awesome. We ate there the first night by default and were extremely pleased ...

Just came home from our 5 day/ 4 night vacation at The National Hotel on Block Island. We read all the reviews of the other BI hotels before going, and once on the island, came to the conclusion that the National WAS the best place to stay.
The location is in the center of Old Harbor. A short walk to the ferry or anywhere in town. The staff is ...

We stayed in the Old Harbor Suite #400. This suite is adjacent to the wrap around patio restaurant, so it is very loud all day and into the evening. The a/c in the room helps keep the noise down, but you do not want to stay in this room if you are a light sleeper or have kids with you. Worked out great for us since it was a boys only trip.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the National Hotel. Everything went great!!! I just can't get over how nice the staff is. We've been staying there every Summer for the last three years. Last September as I was making reservatons to stay there, I had mentioned that it was my anniversery weekend. The weekend we went, we went to ...

I stayed at the National Hotel when I came to Block Island for a wedding in August 2006. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the staff was great. We stayed in an ocean-side suite and it was spacious enough for four adults and a baby (the hotel provided a crib).

The hotel is located on the main strip of Block Island, which is ideal for getting ...