The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive
DCU Center - 14 min drive
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 16 min drive
Getting around
Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 22 min drive
Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 36 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 51 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 53 min drive
Grafton Station - 8 min drive
Westborough Station - 13 min drive
Worcester Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Chuck E. Cheese's - 10 min drive
Honey Dew Donuts - 9 min drive
Grafton Grill - 5 min drive
Liberty Heights - 8 min drive
La Cucina Italiana - 9 min drive
About this property
Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn
When you stay at Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of College of the Holy Cross and DCU Center. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Working away
Meeting room
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1805
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
State tax ID - C0006781100
Also known as
Old Tavern Grafton
Old Tavern Hotel Grafton
Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn Inn
Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn Grafton
Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn Inn Grafton
Frequently asked questions
Does Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hunters Grille and Tap at The Grafton Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jan 22, 2025
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Just what I needed, comfort quite and convenient.
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 13, 2024
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 11, 2024
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 29, 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
The Inn Spot!
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was exactly what I was looking for. Super quiet, ultra clean and safe. I would highly recommend this spot especially for those who are looking for something low key and oh by the way there is a library directly across the street. Look forward to a return visit. Tim H
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 26, 2024
Nowhere there to check in, I had to ring the manager who pointed me to a lock box outside with the key to my room in it. I got to my room and someone had obviously been sitting in the bed as one side of the pillows was all flat and scrunched 😞. Shame as it’s a lovely building and was very clean just run down.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 24, 2024
No staff, no AC, no restaurant and leaky faucet.
Disappointed since I have stayed here before and it was better.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2024
7 rooms on 3rd floor of old buiding but easy parking, shops etc. Used as base to drive to Boston. BUT key lockbox did not work when arrived at 7 pm. No staff at anytime but luckily found a guy who gave me a spare key. Lifts dont work.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 20, 2024
Hotels.com needs to mention when major amenities are not being offered at a property. There was a restaurant advertised, but it is not there. I have seen this before and it is becoming a problem.
For the shape the room was in, the price was a bit high and there were no amenities to speak of. I think it could be a nice place if the rooms were tended to, and if there are no amenities, the price should be about half of what it was.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Mace
Mace, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 16, 2024
I only chose this property for convenience. We were not given the room that I paid for and was given 2 separate rooms so I was separated from my family. Elevator not working, had to walk 3 flights of stairs with elderly and suitcases. Restaurant under renovation, as well that is not mentioned on the listing. My bedroom window was left open therefore my room was filled with stink bugs all over the curtains and climbing the walls. We were then given a different room. No staff on site but Michael was wonderful to give us a new room and apologized for the mix up and the bugs. I was refunded the room which I was grateful for but unfortunately will not return to this property.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2024
Floor uneven
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 12, 2024
Grafton Inn and Taproom
This place should be closed down. It is verging on derelict. It needs some serious refurbishment before it is used as a hotel. The corridors are smelly with dirty carpets and stained ceilings. The bedrooms are large but grim. We stayed for one night but considered sleeping in the car! The restaurant had long closed down.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
Michael was so helpful and kind when we checked in. Stairs and the carpet, on the way to the room, needed to be vacuumed. The room and bathroom were clean. There was a strong smell of marijuana in the hallway.
Li
Li, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2024
Terrible experience and no elevator as you listed.
It says that there is an elevator. It was on the third floor. It was difficult to walk up the stairs due to history of low back injury. I took a photograph that was posted on the elevator saying that is not operational and dange. I request the you refund the fees and credit my credit account soon. I will send a photo of the Warning on the door of the elevator by authorities in Massachusetts. Also I like to add that the smell of insecticide or other form of chemical was extremely bad in the room. I did not sleep all night and had continues headache. I am going to report this to the health authorities in Massachusetts. Please refund what I paid immediately.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 1, 2024
Really awful. Dingy. Sooo dark. Only two small lamps. Smelled.
Tricia
Tricia, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 30, 2024
Quaint, historic building in a quaint, historic area.
Disappointed to see that the restaurant/ bar was closed due to a poor decision to convert it from a tavern style pub to a shushi restaurant and got halfway thru the renovation and either ran out of money or realized it was a bad idea. It was a classy meeting spot for locals and travelers alike. The room (number 8) was a large corner room overlooking an historic obelisk monument seeing heavy traffic 'til 2 AM. The bed was a delightfully firm queen and quite comfortable. The bathroom is small with little counter space, the '70s toilet hardly flushed, the wall-mounted hair dryer blew less than a baby's breath and smelled like burnt hair and the sink's hot and cold supply lines were backwards. Would we go back again? Only if the tavern/pub was re-established. Seems like a missed opportunity for a goldmine investment.
Barney
Barney, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 30, 2024
Property under total renovation, which we did not know. Have stayed here many times and were looking forward to dinner, but everything shut down for renovation. Hopefully they will also renovate the rooms to.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 28, 2024
The property was closed and shuttered. There was a note attached to a door in the rear of the building with the phone number to call for a lock box code that would give you entrance to the building, where you could select your room key. In addition to its' shabby appearance as a closed construction site, I felt that it was an unsafe place to stay. I spoke with the manager who said that he was sorry and hoped to complete some renovations soon. Now is not the time to stay there.
Camilla
Camilla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
The inn is very quaint and charming. There were modern amenities like TV, Wifi, and games, which was nice; and, the room was very spacious. While part of the charm is the historical atmosphere - and as an older building you come to expect some wear and tear - the drain in the sink and shower were really slow and the available outlets were too loose to allow us to charge our devices. But all in all, a very nice place to stay in a scenic area!
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
The property was clean and everything needed was in the room. It was also not updated in terms of fixtures and finishes, but for what was needed for the stay was fine. There wasn't a front desk, but the instructions for check-in were good and there was both an email message and phone call to make sure the instructions were clear. As part of a building with other businesses, it didn't have the safety measures other places might, which was something to consider if traveling solo.