Name: The Brick Hotel
Address: 1 East Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $150–$209 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

Travellers describe The Brick Hotel as a historic, centrally located inn with lots of character, praised for walkable Newtown access and an on-site restaurant, but with unconventional operations where check-in happens through the restaurant and staff presence is limited.

Rooms are often clean yet dated and minimally equipped, with uneven floors, older climate control, limited window coverings, and maintenance quirks; some report noise from the lively venue below. Guests appreciate comfortable beds, a hallway coffee and water station, and off-street parking, though parking can be tight and coffee supplies or service are occasionally inconsistent. Expect a charming, no-frills stay that prioritizes history and location over modern amenities.

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Facilities

Historic property with an on-site restaurant/bar and off-street or valet parking; there is no elevator. Amenities are basic, with a hallway coffee/water station and many noting no in-room fridge, microwave, or ice machine.

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10

Jennifer

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful small town Christmas setting. Extremely comfy bed and room. Only suggestion would be to have some blackout curtains and some sort of coffee station in room or lobby.

6

Laurie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is old and quaint - with a great bar and restaurant below . The bed was fine but only one window had a shade , climate control was making all kinds of noise . The shower kept fluctuating from hot to cool . There is a little coffee station in the hall. Fuse blew while using it though. We had to wait to check in because no one was there at 9 pm … They had to call someone who arrived 10 min later to give us a key .

8

Audrey

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Brick has the feeling of an old fashioned inn. The room we had was quite small, but big enough, the floors bit wavy, but even enough. Even with tho atop the very busy Rocco’s restaurant it was perfectly quiet. As a historic building I understand there being no elevator, but the hotel would benefit from one.

8

Irene

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. The bathroom was spotless although there was a note asking you to use paper towels rather than the hand towels to avoid staining the white towels with makeup. The floor, being a very old building was very uneven. There isn’t an elevator so be prepared to climb stairs with your luggage. The restaurant Rocco’s was great!

6

Danielle

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did not know there would be so much restaurant foot and car traffic on/at property. Restaurant is obviously very popular and successful! Parking is inconvenient although valet parking attempts to prioritize hotel guests. No convenient ice machine or small refrig on floor of room, had to ask restaurant greeters for ice. No one at desk on morning check out. I know property is old, but surprised that stairwell floors and room floors are unnervingly unlevel in some places. Clean, comfy small queen bed.

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laura

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no heat. They provided a space heater that scared me and was a bright light all night long. No desk, or anywhere to sit and use laptop or write. No coffee machine. Coffee in the hall, but no decaf. No microwave. No refrigerator or ice machine. No decent lighting. Forget about putting makeup on in the bathroom. I had to carry luggage up and down 2 flights of steps. The floors were severely tilted, I worried that the building was not sound. My stay was a bit scary. I was supposed to go back and stay there again in a few days after I attended a wedding, but I cancelled.

6

David

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thia is our first stay at this very conveniently located boutique hotel. We can only speak for the one room: a cozy corner room called the Pierce. All rooms are different. The Pierce was quiet but minimally appointed. No water glasses. No in-room coffee station. No minibar. Old school minimalist boarding house vibe. At one point a picture fell off the wall. I couldn't rehang it because the nail holding it up was too loose in the wall. A bit shabby, that. Two air conditioners - an old wall unit and a newer window unit - worked all night trying to keep the room cool, which made for a great deal of ambient noise. The bed was a bit like sleeping on a trampoline. Very springy. Not uncomfortable but not great for two active sleepers whose movements transfer across the bed. We're use to firmer hotel mattresses. Also of note, there is no elevator, so be prepared to navigate at least one rather narrow flight of stairs. We had to climb two flights, fortunately with minimal luggage. All in all, just okay. It was one night that served its purpose, but did not leave us planning a return trip.

10

Lynn

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a beautiful old building. Friendly valet parking attendant helped us know where to park and enter the building. (Enter through downstairs steak house)

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Mark

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An historic property that is clean and comfortable. The restaurant and bar (Roccos) is excellent. Had the honey glazed salmon with creamed leeks, and potatoes. The heat in the room was strong, the bed comfortable and plenty of hot water. In the hall way on the second floor is coffe and water. Extra towels, water, and toilet paper also are in a glass cabinet in the hall. The town of Newton is walkable and quaint. It's not far from New Hope and Washington's Delaware crossing, Peddlers Village, and many wineries.

10

Aaron

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility was spectacular. The restaurant in the downstairs is a little high end and you do have to walk through the crowd to get into the hotel, but it adds to the charm. The building is very old and shows its age, but is very well maintained if you like all historical buildings this is a great place to stay and reasonably priced. Does have offstreet parking which is a plus and the town is fantastic to wander around very safe and very quaint.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean or very clean. Others report dust, mildew/mold, aged fixtures, or occasional grime, so cleanliness feels inconsistent.

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Marie

Dec 12, 2022

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How we wanted to love the brick hotel with its historical architecture we were left disappointed where should I start about the only good thing in our room was the bed that was comfortable. The windows were stuffed with dish towels in them, and that didn’t stop there were also dish towels crammed under the radiator (fire hazard for sure) the mirror literally fell off the wall as a wire broke and the sink was what appeared to be glued poorly to the wall. Not to mention that the puff (ottoman) was covered in mildew/mold on the bottom clearly they didn’t wash it - yuck would absolutely not recommend or stay here again !

10

Jonathan

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice atmosphere and clean

4

C.D.

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Website when I reserved said breakfast was included; it was not. When I turned the shower water on, black soot came out in the water. No temperature control in the room; was very very hot all night. Windows don't open. Wasn't the best experience.

10

Neftaly

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very well attended, with great cleaning service, and very quiet. Amazing

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charles

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unbelievably rude staff at check in. Filthy room, now i understand all the bad reviews. The only highlight of the evening was the Valet, he was pleasant, knowledgeable of the surrounding area and quite helpful. Sadly that is no reason to ever return. In fact things were so bad that before we left in the morning we took pictures of the room so that we have proof of what it looked like. Just in case.

4

Richard

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did not receive the room I reserved. Room dusty chair dirty.

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Linda

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in desperate need of remodeling. The shower is yellowish from age, the toilet is so old I don't think they make that color any more. The ceiling needs to be spackled and the floors need to be leveled. Oh and the stairs need more light and are crooked. I would have thought I was drunk but the only thing I drank was water.

10

Gail

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location. Comfortable bed. Clean and well maintained.

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Dan

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While we love historic hotels, we would not stay here again. Room 205 was actually fairly nicely decorated and bed very comfortable. The small folding table in the bathroom is not a replacement for a vanity. The water damage and mold is a constant problem in between the sink and shower and cannot be fixed by multiple layers of plaster. One shade had several tears in it. The music noise from the restaurant was too loud and went until 11:00 pm. The problems with the showers have not been addressed and are terrible.

10

MM

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quality clean room

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Rooms

Historic, simple rooms feel dated with uneven or slanted floors, limited window coverings, older climate control (window A/C or space heaters), and occasional noise from the busy restaurant or street; a few report quiet rooms. Bed comfort varies.

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Volodymyr

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is historic hotel is an experience. If you're looking for a modern hotel stay...this is not it. However, it is definitely has its charm. We stayed for 2 nights recently and while we didn't spend a lot of time in the room, we really enjoyed our stay. There is a restaurant on the first floor of the hotel, the food is excellent, and you don't have to drive far). The room itself is not large, and doesn't have modern amenities, such as USB ports on the electric plugs, or electronically controlled AC. However, there is a window A/C unit that did a decent enough job to cool the room while we were there, and rooms are very clean and have all of the necessities for a nice stay. The only somewhat negative say about hotel/room is that mattress comfort can be improved. It was bit rough and springy, definitely can be upgraded. Outside of that, it is a great historic hotel, and will definitely book again when next time in this area.

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Madeline

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Newtown is beautiful….the Brick hotel fits in perfectly. The only concern was the bed…not the best & should be replaced. Very old school which I like.

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Gail

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a shortage of half & half and lemon ginger tea this stay, we had plenty the last time. This room was noisier then the other room we had last time and did not have blackout shades so we had light shining in our eyes.

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Elisa

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a quaint hotel. Loved it

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charles

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great history. Room was very comfortable. The area has a great selection of dining options within walking distance. Felt very safe walking around the area. It should be noted that rooms are a walk up stairs. Rooms could use better shades, which is not an issue to me as I wake early.

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David

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thia is our first stay at this very conveniently located boutique hotel. We can only speak for the one room: a cozy corner room called the Pierce. All rooms are different. The Pierce was quiet but minimally appointed. No water glasses. No in-room coffee station. No minibar. Old school minimalist boarding house vibe. At one point a picture fell off the wall. I couldn't rehang it because the nail holding it up was too loose in the wall. A bit shabby, that. Two air conditioners - an old wall unit and a newer window unit - worked all night trying to keep the room cool, which made for a great deal of ambient noise. The bed was a bit like sleeping on a trampoline. Very springy. Not uncomfortable but not great for two active sleepers whose movements transfer across the bed. We're use to firmer hotel mattresses. Also of note, there is no elevator, so be prepared to navigate at least one rather narrow flight of stairs. We had to climb two flights, fortunately with minimal luggage. All in all, just okay. It was one night that served its purpose, but did not leave us planning a return trip.

4

Toni

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No check in ..keys just left on table.Very noisy as dining outside below window. No shades, sun very bright in morning. Portable heater. No ice, no microwave. Very small Tv far from bed. It was historic if you like that type of atmosphere.

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Fausto

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brick Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Newtown, close to shopping and restaurants. There is a quality restaurant downstairs. Main issue is that the hotel room we were given is dated, a little rundown, one window AC unit cooling the room but not the bathroom. Bathroom is tight with nowhere convenient to place your toiletries. Bathtub/shower would probably be tight/claustrophobic for a big person. Bed and pillows are not terribly comfortable.

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Edward

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We did not understand why two of the three windows did not have shades to pull down in the evening

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Lisa

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room we had (302) was horrible.The floor was so slanted I would consider it a safety issue. I got out of bed and lost my balance due to the floor being so uneven. The temperature was hard to control, possibly because the knob was broken on one of the controls. The noise from the restaurant was too much for me. It went on until after midnight and you could heat every clink of the dishes being cleared. No sleep at all. I couldn’t wait to get out of this place.

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Service

Feedback ranges from friendly, accommodating owners/staff and easy text support to scarce on-site staffing, confusing check-in via the restaurant, waits at arrival, and limited housekeeping.

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Dr. Kara

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very quaint. We attended a wedding at the Rose Bank Winery so the location of this hotel was perfect. The restaurant, Rocco’s, was right downstairs and an excellent place to have drinks and appetizers before the wedding. We also went back to the bar after the wedding. The food is phenomenal at Rocco’s. The room itself was comfortable, clean, and perfect for a quick trip. It felt like you were staying at a friend’s house rather than a hotel. The owner was lovely and accommodated our request for an early check-in. Overall, I would recommend The Brick Hotel for a night away!

6

Sharon

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Never saw a single person. Keys left at restaurant that is in same building. In AM there was a typed note on same desk in restaurant which said to leave the keys. Honestly saw not one person affiliated with the hotel.

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Joseph

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2nd floor manager was very pleasant, room was safe and quiet bc of the thick walls, bar downstairs was nice, easy to park, free coffee and water, in center of town. Would stay here again!

10

Alan

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Received a notice right away about where to park and that an attendant would be waiting to show me where. Staff/owner was there to assist right away. They followed up with a text to make sure everything was ok. Older quaint hotel for a no frills stay. Very nice stay.

6

Laurie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is old and quaint - with a great bar and restaurant below . The bed was fine but only one window had a shade , climate control was making all kinds of noise . The shower kept fluctuating from hot to cool . There is a little coffee station in the hall. Fuse blew while using it though. We had to wait to check in because no one was there at 9 pm … They had to call someone who arrived 10 min later to give us a key .

6

Jean

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No maid service during stay. Extra towels and toiletries available as self serve in hallway. Restaurant downstairs and all parking spaces are taken by people eating at restaurant. Hard to get a parking space again at the property if you leave and return around dinner time. Great location and basic accommodations.

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charles

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unbelievably rude staff at check in. Filthy room, now i understand all the bad reviews. The only highlight of the evening was the Valet, he was pleasant, knowledgeable of the surrounding area and quite helpful. Sadly that is no reason to ever return. In fact things were so bad that before we left in the morning we took pictures of the room so that we have proof of what it looked like. Just in case.

6

Keith

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No hotel staff on site. It appears that the restaurant in the hotel and adversarial type of relationship.

6

Joel

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room but understaffed

10

carol

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a pleasant and delightful stay. Management is always most accommodating.

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Location

Central, walkable Newtown location near shops, dining, and local sights; many feel safe. A convenient base for events and nearby towns.

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Joseph

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2nd floor manager was very pleasant, room was safe and quiet bc of the thick walls, bar downstairs was nice, easy to park, free coffee and water, in center of town. Would stay here again!

8

Suzette

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We went to a comdey show at The Newtown Theatre. A block and a half walk away. Alot to do in the area. Great Places to eat. And, We were also given the tip to try the Homemade cookies from The Hardware Store. Bought 2 bags👍👍 Would stay here again and higjly recommend.

10

Katherine

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old gem in the heart of Newtown.

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Edward

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel in the historic section of Newton. If you are tired of the standard chain hotels and are looking for something quaint and interesting, this is a good choice. The restaurant is pricey, but has an interesting menu. They don’t serve breakfast, but offer some walkable recommendations. The list needs to be updated. Two of the restaurants are closed.

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Elisa

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a quaint hotel. Loved it

10

Sara

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and had all the amenities that we needed. The building is very old, but it has been renovated and it's well maintained. Great location for us. We were a little confused about check in because the attached restaurant said they are not affiliated with the hotel. They did still help us find the lady in charge of the hotel.

10

Joy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay while in town for the weekend. Friendly staff. Safe. Convenient.

10

Gail

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location. Comfortable bed. Clean and well maintained.

10

Brooke

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a historic inn from the 1700s. George Washington slept here along with Hessian officers captured in the revolution. The rooms are old, but clean with updated bathrooms. The restaurant on the first floor is the focus of the Brick Hotel and their staff supplies your key. The are is very walkable with fun sgops amd restaurants nearby.

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Aaron

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility was spectacular. The restaurant in the downstairs is a little high end and you do have to walk through the crowd to get into the hotel, but it adds to the charm. The building is very old and shows its age, but is very well maintained if you like all historical buildings this is a great place to stay and reasonably priced. Does have offstreet parking which is a plus and the town is fantastic to wander around very safe and very quaint.

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Dining

Rocco’s downstairs earns frequent praise for tasty food and a lively bar, though it can be busy. Breakfast is not offered and a few guests encountered closures or mismatched website info.

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Dr. Kara

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very quaint. We attended a wedding at the Rose Bank Winery so the location of this hotel was perfect. The restaurant, Rocco’s, was right downstairs and an excellent place to have drinks and appetizers before the wedding. We also went back to the bar after the wedding. The food is phenomenal at Rocco’s. The room itself was comfortable, clean, and perfect for a quick trip. It felt like you were staying at a friend’s house rather than a hotel. The owner was lovely and accommodated our request for an early check-in. Overall, I would recommend The Brick Hotel for a night away!

6

Gilbert

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing I didn’t like, not breakfast included for the price advertised.

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Bettina

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not as depicted. Also, we expected breakfast as advertised on the web site, but we were told they no longer serve breakfast.

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Edward

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel in the historic section of Newton. If you are tired of the standard chain hotels and are looking for something quaint and interesting, this is a good choice. The restaurant is pricey, but has an interesting menu. They don’t serve breakfast, but offer some walkable recommendations. The list needs to be updated. Two of the restaurants are closed.

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Michael

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They are not open for breakfast. No coffee available. They are open for lunch at 11pm which is about the time someone is at the front desk. There is no phone in my room. I called the hotel from my cell phone to find out when the restaurant is open. The floor in my room is slanted, very annoying. I had to turn the A/C off because it rattled so loud it kept me awake. The TV is difficult to operate. There were two remotes and the one for the TV didn’t work because it didn’t have batteries in it. The temperature of the shower water fluctuates between hot and cold without me touching it. Other than this the room is fine!

10

Michael

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was excellent. Rocco's At The Brick restaurant was excellent

10

Jeffrey

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was updated and bright with a ton of natural light. The restaurant in the building is top notch. We would definitely return.

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Jeffrey

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a cool hotel built in 1765, no bells and whistles, window AC, for a few days is fine, Roccos restaurant downstairs had the best tomahawk steak I ever had, great if you like walking around and seeing old homes from the 1700's to early 1800's

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Deborah

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staying in a historical hotel was awsome, the stairs, wallpaper in hallway and old elegance of it was really nice. It was clean and nice. No frills. Don't expect luxury amenities as it's not expected but nice bedding, clean room and comfortable. Remember, you're staying in a part of history. That was cool. Also, try restaurant on bottom floor, it was excellent food.

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Pamela

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rocco’s was closed for renovations. That could have been posted on the website. Bed was comfortable. Could use TCL- wall patched, caulked in the bathroom, peeling wall paper. Will not stay again.

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Month	Average price
January	$114
February	$112
March	$117
April	$116
May	$138
June	$118
July	$119
August	$122
September	$130
October	$126
November	$122
December	$124

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $182	19 $209
20 $151	21 $151	22 $155	23 $155	24 $158	25 $182	26 $183
27 $150	28 $151	29 $155	30 $158

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $158	2 $171	3 $171
4 $155	5 $155	6 $158	7 $158	8 $158	9 $171	10 $171
11 $155	12 $155	13 $158	14 $158	15 $158	16 $171	17 $171
18 $155	19 $155	20 $158	21 $158	22 $158	23 $171	24 $171
25 $155	26 $155	27 $158	28	29	30	31

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Boudinot Room 204 Full Size Bed

Bennett Room 300 Full Size Bed

Strickland 200 Full Bed

Johnson Room 208 Full Bed

Ettinger Room 203 King Bed

Archambault 205 Garden View Queen Bed

Pierce Room 303 Queen Bed

Hough Room 201 King Bed

Wayne 206 Queen Bed

Presidential Room 305 King Bed with Jetted Tub

Taylor Room 207 Full Bed

Walley 302 Queen Bed Spacious

Hamilton Room 301 King Bed

Presidential Room 304 King Bed

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