Nantucket’s beloved 76 Main has undergone a transformation, emerging as the newly named 76 Main Ink Press Hotel. This former sea captain’s home, now the only boutique hotel on Nantucket’s famed Main Street, has been reimagined to offer a unique guest experience steeped in the island’s rich media heritage.
Sitting at the top of historic Main Street, 76 Main Ink Press Hotel is perfectly situated to offer guests a quintessential Nantucket experience. Just a short walk from the town center, the hotel is surrounded by brick sidewalks, quaint shops, and charming restaurants, making it an ideal base for exploring the island. Its proximity to the harbor and beaches allows visitors to easily enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty and maritime heritage. This unique blend of location and community integration sets the stage for the hotel’s distinctive redesign.
The hotel’s redesign seamlessly blends retro themes with vintage artifacts and original artwork, creating an enchanting atmosphere that pays homage to Nantucket’s storied past. Guests will find curated bookshelves and gallery walls showcasing news coverage of captivating tales, all contributing to an engaging and immersive stay.
Bruce Percelay, the owner of 76 Main Ink Press Hotel, brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Nantucket to this project. Having married and raised his children on the island, Percelay’s personal investment in the community ensures a genuine commitment to preserving its heritage. As the founder and publisher of N Magazine and the Nantucket Current, he has a strong background in media, which aligns perfectly with the hotel’s new
theme centered around Nantucket’s media heritage. Additionally, Percelay has a proven track record in hotel restoration, having successfully transformed several historic properties into award-winning luxury boutique hotels, including 21 Broad on Nantucket and the Revolution Hotel in Boston.
The 76 Main Ink Press Hotel now features fresh contemporary furnishings, new carpet, and interior decor that exude an upscale beachy island vibe. Plush linens and complimentary continental breakfast elevate the guest experience, while an outdoor courtyard with fire pits and a cocktail mixer bar invites guests to unwind in true Nantucket style.
Each room at the hotel is designed around news coverage of historical Nantucket events, offering a unique theme and story. The lobby sitting room boasts a commissioned sculptural work by American contemporary artist Paul Rousso, whose 21st-century Pop Art pieces deal with the ephemera and artifacts of an analog culture. Vintage newspaper wallcoverings in the front entryway and creative graphics throughout the hotel convey Nantucket’s history through the eyes of the press of the time.
Shelves filled with antique typewriters, press cameras, and microphones, along with tin plates of old newspapers reporting on significant events like the sinking of the Andrea Doria and the Great Fire of 1846, add to the hotel’s charm. The logos of all the newspapers that have been published on the island fill a wall in the lobby, further emphasizing the hotel’s connection to Nantucket’s media heritage.
Prominent authors Elin Hilderbrand and Nathaniel Philbrick, known for their works about life on the island and its whaling history, each have a room dedicated to them, adding a literary touch to the hotel’s offerings.
Praised for its exceptional accommodations, prime location, and outstanding service, the 76 Main Ink Press Hotel continues to elevate the guest experience in its new incarnation.
This reimagined boutique hotel promises to be a premier destination for visitors to Nantucket, inviting them to explore the stories that have shaped the island’s narrative throughout the years.
For more information
• www.76main.com