CBI vs Bradford

In doing my reading and research here, Im narrowing down to Chatham for a 2 night stay May 21-23. I can find the Bradford Inn at $140 and the CBI for $236 (with a little poking around) Is the CBI worth the extra money in your opinion?

Looking for a 2 nt base camp for sightseeing in the Cape. We wont be in the room all the time but would like to really experience the best of the area. Looking forward to any advice.

CBI vs Bradford

I wouldn%26#39;t hesitate at all to select the Bradford over CBI. CBI is like the ultimate ';summer'; resort in Chatham, one of the best on Cape Cod, but how much time do you need at the beach in May? The Bradford is closer to the restaurants and shops of Main Street, but not by much. CBI is like a mile away, while Bradford is a quarter mile. Both are in a good location, I just think the Bradford will save you money for a May trip. You%26#39;ll be off exploring the Cape anyways! The downside is that CBI has dining on site while the Bradford doesn%26#39;t. It also has waterfront views that the Bradford doesn%26#39;t, but that shouldn%26#39;t matter if your off exploring the Cape. There will be plenty of water to see. For this time of year, I like the Bradford. Regardless, have a great visit to Chatham and Cape Cod.

CBI vs Bradford

The Bradford is nearly on the corner of Cross and Main so very very close to all the shops and restaurants. Main St. is longish, but access to Main St. from the Bradford is really immediate.You won%26#39;t have to drive anywhere to get downtown for meals. Also, The Bradford is a short walk to Oyster Pond.

Do you have kids? The Bradford doesn%26#39;t allow kids under 12. In season, CBI is filled with families with kids. Perhaps not so many next weekend as schools haven%26#39;t gotten out for the summer break yet and it%26#39;s still very cool up here.

CBI is a total resort/spa experience. I mean...the place is across the street from the sea...the setting is gorgeous and you%26#39;ll pay dearly for every view.

Both places are lovely, but one would never compare or confuse CBI with The Bradford. This isn%26#39;t meant to detract from The Bradford at all, which is a nice, upscale lodging choice...There are ';inn'; rooms in the old house at the Bradford and newer rooms in ';townhouse'; type buildings.

I%26#39;d save the differential, stay at The Bradford and just have drinks on the front verandah of CBI and watch the waves crash about the sandbar from my rocking chair. What brought you to these two lodging choices?

Thanks to you both for the insight! I came across CBI from reading here in the forums, but then digging deeper got looking at the Wayside which led me to the Bradford. Ive also looked at the Captains House and the Carriage House - its starting to get confusing!

As much as I think Cape Cod must be the ';home'; of all B%26amp;B%26#39;s, hubby doesnt care for the feeling of living in someone else%26#39;s house (as he puts it)So then I have been looking more at Inns with 10+ rooms. I think we%26#39;re narrowing in on the Bradford, but certainly open to suggestions if you think there is something better that Ive missed?

My background is in hotel biz so Im always looking for wonderful/unique accommodation. Hubby on the other hand likes his driving and just wants a comfortable bed.

Take another look at The Wayside and see if you can get a room in the main inn. I am generally in agreement with your husband re: b%26amp;bs. Many people love them...but I prefer the ';anonymity'; and privacy a smaller hotel or larger inn can provide.

I think the Wayside Inn, if you get a main inn room, will be the perfect compromise between your wish for a small inn feeling and your hubby%26#39;s wish for privacy. The Wayside is right on Main St. and it%26#39;s a great place. See if you can get a room overlooking the park next door.

You%26#39;re really not going to make a mistake here. If you decide to stay at CBI....you%26#39;ll love that too! (Go boldy forth... :) )

Thanks FussyQuest...looks like my decision may have been made for me - no room at the Wayside OR the CBI (my fault for taking so long I suppose). So, back to the Bradford then...any room type or location I should ask for?

You might want to broaden your search to include towns nearby. Chatham is very lovely, but keep in mind that the towns on the Cape are small and it only takes 20 minutes or less to reach Chatham from Eastham, Orleans, Harwich and Brewster. So take a look at what some other towns have to offer. Take a look at Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast www.forthillbedandbreakfast.com in Eastham and highly rated on TA. You can find additional accommodations through the local chamber of commerce web sites like www.wellfleetchamber.com and www.easthamchamber.com

Another option might be A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay in Orleans.

Hi Roadster: As you%26#39;ve said you didn%26#39;t really want a B%26amp;B, you%26#39;ll be happy at The Bradford. It%26#39;s a great place and centrally located on a quiet street. I wouldn%26#39;t ask for a room in the main house as your husband might not like that kind of atmosphere. The other rooms are all very nice.

The Bradford is a collection of buildings, some old and some new, but all recently done...You might ask for a room in an older building that has been re-done...there%26#39;s a building that%26#39;s close to the street(but not the main inn) and it has an interesting window on the second floor...it kind of sticks out...not a turret room, exactly, but sort of. Anyway, I find it intriguing. It%26#39;s a good choice for lodging.

Also: You%26#39;ll be able to walk to shops, restaurants and the sea from The Bradford Inn. It%26#39;s on a quiet street but the location is not isolated and you don%26#39;t have to drive anywhere to have a drink or a quick meal.

You can do a walking loop....up Main, right onto Shore to the Lighthouse Beach, then right down Bridge, right on Stage Harbor to Cross St. (or stay straight on Stage Harbor to Oyster Pond.)It%26#39;s a nice morning walk or run. Enjoy!

I have been a huge fan of the Chatham Bars Inn but, finally had dinner and drinks at the Wequassett Resort. Staff and dining experience much better than CBI. Yes, the location is farther away from downtown Chatham but ambience etc. is worth taking a look at.