Blue Iris by Life House

My husband and I booked this hotel for our 5th anniversary in September of 2023. Unfortunately, Hurricane Lee caused our flight to be cancelled, and I contacted the hotel several days in advance to work with them on cancelling or rebooking our stay since we had no way of reaching Nantucket anymore. They completely ignored my several requests and ultimately charged us full price ($2000!!!). I always book 5-star hotels for the exceptional customer service, and Blue Iris did not deliver whatsoever. Extremely disappointing and frustrating.

This is not close to a five star experience. Service was almost non existent. Room was not cleaned one day, “trouble with house keeper, sorry”. Rooms are not insulated properly so we heard a lot of noise from other rooms. Hallway carpets are dirty and old. We would have a hard time rating the Blue Iris (3) three stars.

We just came back from spending two days on Nantucket Island. This was a last minute getaway with two friends. The hotel is very cute and well located in a quiet street in the town. The staff at the Blue Iris was amazing. Sarah and Christian were very friendly and professional. There woman that greeted us when we arrived was also great and ready to help with anything we needed. The evening receptionist too was very helpful, we were cold and she provided an additional comforter. We got an upgrade to a two bedroom suite that opened into a beautiful courtyard where we had a delicious breakfast. The toiletries are from Le LaBo. We took three hotel bikes all day and went to Cisco beach. The hotel also provided beach towels. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you!

Very quaint -small hotel that has a great location. Pros very clean, great water pressure, self check in and out and great location. Cons VERY small rooms, no frills hotel meaning no onsite bar restaurant, gym, or room service. Christian was great to deal with.

We were just going to spend one night on the island. We went in October. What a pleasant surprise. A little gem nestled close to downtown. The rooms were very clean and decorated beautifully. Loved the design of the bathroom. We would absolutely stay here again.

Not a place for kids or people looking for a full-service hotel, but terrific for singles or couples who are looking for a clean, comfortable, good-sized room with a boutique-y vibe. Excellent location for those who want to be on a quiet street while just a couple blocks from Main Street and the ferries. Very friendly staff too. Pricey for what is is, but that’s Nantucket.

I enjoyed my stay very much, in large, due to the kind, attentive, and knowledgeable staff; the ideal location in the center of town; and the beautiful design with impeccable attention to detail. The room was a bit smaller than I anticipated, which is my only criticism (otherwise would rate 5/5). As one of the newly renovated hotel’s first guests, there was limited current information or reviews to research the rooms/evaluate room size by pictures. This is as expected for a new place that will surely gain more reviews soon. The location was perfect! Everything in the main part of town was close by. There are a number of fantastic sites, shops, restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, etc in walking distance. There is street parking available, but it is limited and time restricted. Most people get around by bicycle or by foot. The location around Blue Iris is clean, well maintained and safe. Blue Iris is beautifully designed with much attention to detail. There was the most pleasant fragrance in the hotel and lovely music playing in the background. The bed and sheets were very comfortable. It was nice to have the option of a small breakfast, coffee, and happy hour to mingle with others at the hotel. You cannot go wrong with a stay at Blue Iris. It was a great home away from home for my first stay in Nantucket. Thank you to the kind staff who made the stay extra enjoyable.