New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal

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Exterior
Dining
Lobby
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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222 Union St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
  • Place, New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bedford Whaling Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King Non Smoking Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Non Smoking Corner Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - king
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

New Bedford

New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel puts you in the heart of New Bedford, within steps of Judith Klein Art Gallery and New Bedford Art Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour gym. .Near this 3-property class New Bedford hotel, you'll find New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • New Bedford Art Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Middleboro-Lakeville Station - 28 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wamsutta Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pour Farm Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sixes & Sevens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬5 min walk

About this property

New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness centre and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3-star New Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1863
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This New Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1863
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0004782010
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0004782010. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

New Bedford Harbor Hotel
Harbor Hotel
New Bedford Harbor
New Bedford Harbor Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection New Bedford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$226.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Fort Phoenix State Reservation (2.6 km).

What makes New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Does New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free on-the-go breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 996 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 996 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 996 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 996 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 996 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like many other reviews, it is a complete change that general service and upkeep here is so poor. Had to ask for towels our very first night, room stinks of cigarette smoke, and then day #2 included zero room housekeeping and we had to ask for towels to shower yet again. The bare minimum to run a hotel is, provide towels and that could not be accomplished. If you’re simply jumping across to Martha’s Vineyard this is a fine interim. Otherwise, avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, middletown

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The fitness center is small. No a/c. Three pieces of equipment. Elliptical, reclining bike and treadmill. One weight rack and bench. Elliptical was new. So small, no air, gotta hope no one else comes in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Filthy property- dirty rugs in room- bathroom toilet paper rack and shower rack broken. Breakfast was pathetic. Staff looks like it came from a halfway house - no uniforms- wet hair - overall worst Expedia pick I ever made
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not living up to its potential.

At check in I was asked if I had all ready checked in, because they apparently had given my room to someone else. Why check ID's if you just give rooms away to random people. The shower was large, but the only shelf in it was glass and about ready to fall off the wall. Breakfast was mediocre at best. No onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHEL

Disliked: Amenities
Room was very noisy...issues with the ventilation system in the room (assume it was a problem and not the normal sound of it). The lobby is more of a bar than a hotel lobby and was full and very noisy. Plus the fact that they had no parking nearby and no valet is a huge problem. I traveled there alone for a bridal shower in the area. I ended up leaving my car at the shower location and Ubered back and forth to hotel. A disappointing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not our first time here. The lobby is rather sparse but clean with comfortable seating. It also serves as the area for the continental breakfast offerings which is one of the better continental breakfast’s we’ve seen. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable but they could use new pillows. The bathroom/shower is small and being on the fifth floor we experienced very low water pressure in our shower. One of our bath towels was rather thread bare too. There are a number places to dine within a short walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eadie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking at this hotel is three blocks away in a shady part of town. Walking back at night didn’t feel safe. Overall this hotel is not in a nice area of town. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There were no bureau for clothes, no Micro. Interior painted like a factory. Parking is on the street., no dining facility like advertised. No bang for your dollars spent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super convenient to the Downtown location. The rooms are very spacious and clean. There is a lot of food places and a club down the street. Not disruptive at all. We parked on the street on the weekend, and it was completely free. Overall, was very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Let me begin by saying that this place has a great vibe, great location, and I would love to see a boutique-y hotel succeed in downtown New Beford. In short, I am rooting for the Harbor Hotel but they are making it hard to do so. First, the pros: great bed! Really nice public spaces. Fridge in the room, which I need for meds but appreciate in general as it saves me time and money. Walkable to all of downtown, the National Park, Whaling Museum, harbor, ferries, etc. The cons: they are massively understaffed. I am sure this is an economic decision but it is creating a bad feedback loop. I was there for three nights and I never once saw housekeeping. Worse, I came downstairs to *ask for it* every day, and was told that someone would be up. No one was every up. I said specifically I don't need the sheets changed or new towels, I just want the trash emptied and new glasses in the bathroom. I finally asked a housekeeper directly and she said they might not be able to get to me but she would leave an empty trashbag on my door and I could change my trash. For $200 a night? Really? But that didn't happen either so I looked at the bin overflowing with my cold brew bottles and the wine glass from the bar for three days. The front desk is staffed maybe half of the time and I did not leave my suitcase because I did not trust I could get it back in time to make my train. And I would have told them this but nobody asked how my stay was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service
Traveling to visit Martha’s Vineyard. Never been to the area. Check in was not helpful with local information at all. Past several staff throughout our 2 night stay and no one spoke in passing. Had to ask for clean towels second day and then only brought 1 wash cloth. When my husband went downstairs to get another was told they were running short on supplies which I thought was very odd. Bed was comfortable and location is ok as far as walking distance to take the Ferry to the Vineyards. No laundry facility, self parking 2.5 blocks away from hotel, no microwave in room and very overpriced. Probably will not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check is was supposed to be 4. I did request early check in. Room wasn’t ready till after 5. Toilet wasn’t clean. “Stuff on the seat. Sink wouldn’t drain. I’ve stayed at this hotel every summer the last five years. It seems to have gone down hill since the last stay. Don’t think I’ll stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Yonkers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient to Downtown

The room was clean, comfortable bed, and had plenty of outlets and USB ports to charge all our devices. The bathroom was clean, lots of space, with a modern glass shower, however, the water pressure in the shower was very low.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dax

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attentive staff , clean and cozy hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was stated a harbor view which we paid extra for snd it was a pickaboo view between downtown buildings. The rooms are okay, they felt old but we only stayed one night which was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The front desk staff was so friendly and helpful. They let me check in early with no extra charge. Location in downtown New Bedford is incredible. The room was clean and quiet, with a comfy bed. The windows open (only a few inches, for safety, of course), which I love. My only criticism is that the description of the room as having a “harbor view” is…generous. I could see a little bit of water, but….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025