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The guest rooms were once the living rooms, parlors, and bedrooms of the grand
private house. All are spacious, sunny, and comfortably furnished, with rich fabrics
throughout. Most units have high ceilings and tall windows, and each comes with a
small, well-maintained private bathroom. In the mid-1990s, the mews house associ-
ated with this place was radically upgraded into some of the most charming
minisuites in the hotel. The mews house is connected via a brick-paved walkway and
a formal courtyard with a fountain to the original (main) house. This guesthouse is an
excellent choice for budget-minded families traveling together. Family travelers gen-
erally request one of the units that come with kitchen facilities.
Cozy public areas include Ascots restaurant (p. 103).
24 Rosemont Ave. (P.O. Box HM 499), City of Hamilton, Pembroke Parish HM CX, Bermuda. www.royal
palms.bm. & 800/678-0783 in the U.S., or 441/292-1854. Fax [phone] units. Apr-Nov
$296-$339 double, $343-$414 suite; off season $237-$320 double, $323-$392 suite. Extra person $40.
Children 15 and under $25; children 2 and under stay free in parent's room. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; babysitting; pool (outdoor); Wi-Fi (free in lobby).
In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, kitchen (in suites).
Moderate
PAGET PARISH
Dawkins Manor In a sleepy residential neighborhood, a 5-minute walk from
Elbow Beach, this inn offers simple, unpretentious accommodations. Originally built
in the 1930s, it has expanded massively since Jamaican-born Celia Dawkins bought
the place in the early 1990s. Visiting lecturers conducting classes at nearby Bermuda
College sometimes stay here. Even the simplest rooms contain microwaves and cof-
feemakers; more elaborate ones contain kitchens that are bigger than those in lots of
other rental properties, suitable for bona fide cooking. A grocery store is nearby.
29 St. Michael's Rd. (P.O. Box PG 34), Paget Parish PG BX, Bermuda. www.bermuda-charm.com.
& 441/236-7419. Fax [phone] units. Summer $190-$250 double with no kitchenette, $275
1-bedroom suite; $280 2-bedroom suite for 2-4 with kitchenette; off season $125-$155 double with no
kitchenette, $175 1-bedroom suite for 2 with kitchenette, $280 2-bedroom suite for 4 with kitchenette;
extra person $50 in any season. No credit cards. Bus: 7. Amenities: Babysitting; bikes; pool (outdoor).
In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Internet (free), kitchenette (in some).
PEMBROKE PARISH (CITY OF HAMILTON)
Edgehill Manor Guest House Just outside the city limits and a 15-minute walk
from the nearest beach, Edgehill Manor is in a quiet residential area that's convenient
to the City of Hamilton's restaurants and shopping. It was built around the time of
the American Civil War, exudes an old-fashioned, homey quality, and attracts a gener-
ally middle-age clientele. British-born proprietor Bridget Marshall serves English tea
in the afternoon. Although each unit has its own style, all have small balconies or
patios and come with small tiled bathrooms. The continental breakfast, Ms. Marshall
is proud to say, is “all home baked.”
36 Rosemont Ave. (P.O. Box HM 1048), City of Hamilton, Pembroke Parish HM EX, Bermuda. www.
bermuda.com/c-g/edgehill-manor.aspx. & 441/295-7124. Fax [phone] units. Apr-Nov
$230-$250 double; off season $202-$220 double. Extra person $28-$36. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 7 or 8. Amenities: Babysitting; pool (outdoor); room service. In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, Internet (free).
The Oxford House The Oxford House is one of the best and most centrally
located guesthouses in the City of Hamilton, about a 10-minute scooter ride or a
30-minute walk from Elbow Beach. The only property in Bermuda constructed

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