Press & Media
October 17, 2024
The Elephant Blessing at Harbor View Hotel
MARTHA'S VINEYARD TIMES
"We are honored to provide a home for Rajesh, Chitra, and Jothi,” said Chiu. ”October 11, 2024
Exclusive Interview with Suzanne de Passe with Page Six at Harbor View Hotel
PAGE SIX
"Harbor View proprietor Bernard Chiu co-hosted the reception with local author James Hester...”Personal Stories Suzanne de Passe shared from her time at Motown
PAGE SIX
"Why Michael Jackson once brought his pet boa constrictor to Suzanne de Passe’s home.....”Celebrating Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Award Recipient Suzanne de Passe
VINEYARD GAZETTE
"Harbor View Hotel owner Bernard Chiu hosted a reception for Ms. de Passe that brought together more than 50 friends, family members and admirers.....”October 4, 2024
Celebrating Suzanne de Passe and her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 at Harbor View Hotel.
VINEYARD GAZETTE
"The event was curated by event maestro James Hester and hosted by the ever generous Bernard Chiu, the proprietor of the hotel....”September 26, 2024
“Pachyderms Take Up Residence at Harbor View Hotel”
VINEYARD GAZETTE
"An elephant art exhibit has arrived on the front lawn of Harbor View Hotel in sculpture form, a new welcome party for guests and onlookers...”September 23, 2024
Will Packer: “The Hollywood producer visits Martha’s Vineyard.”
THE NEW YORKER
"Will Packer, stood on the porch of the Harbor View Hotel...”The Vineyard Gazette and the Harbor View Hotel co-sponsored a lunch for the panel speakers the day after the event.
VINEYARD GAZETTE
"Family at Forefront of Community, Purpose and Legacy.”September 18, 2024
The Great Elephant Migration Arriving to Harbor View Hotel on September 25, 2024
Life-Sized Indian Elephant Sculptures from The Great Elephant Migration Art Exhibit will be displayed on the front lawn of the Harbor View Hotel, overlooking Edgartown Harbor.
August 24, 2024
“The author, producer and former U.S. ambassador, along with her husband Ted Sarandos, spread the message of her book ‘Think You’ll Be Happy’ to Martha’s Vineyard”
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"Author Nicole Avant, spotlighting her recent book 'Think You'll Be Happy' with the close friends and fellow author."”July 17, 2024
Best of Boston Winner
BOSTON MAGAZINE
2024 Best Wedding Venue, Storybook Setting AwardOpenTable Diner’s Choice Award
OPENTABLE
Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Cape Cod and the Islands.June 20, 2024
The Best Hotels on Martha’s Vineyard
Travel + Leisure
"Choose from our list of editor-loved properties and T+L award winners.”May 29, 2024
A Local’s Guide to Martha’s Vineyard
Boston Common Magazine
"Savor every moment of this estival escape, thanks to island expert Bernard Chiu. As the owner of the destination’s most sought-after stay, the Harbor View Hotel (harborviewhotel.com), he curated the perfect day of isle delights.”Harbor View Hotel Hosts Six Signature Events at the 2024 Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Press Release
"Harbor View Hotel is delighted to announce its partnership with the esteemed 2024 Martha's Vineyard Food &Wine Festival, an event that continues to propel the island's culinary landscape to new heights.”Behind the View: A New Cocktail Lounge Opens May 23, 2024 at Harbor View Hotel
Press Release
"Harbor View Hotel proudly announces the opening of Behind the View, a casual, yet lively cocktail lounge nestled within the historic walls of the renowned hotel.”March 1, 2024
Massachusetts Lottery’s new “Jaws” scratch ticket will send winners to Martha’s Vineyard
CBS NEWS
"Win a trip to Martha's Vineyard and Harbor View Hotel.”November 28, 2023
A love story blossoms on Martha’s Vineyard.
Love Inc.
"Generational ties to the New England retreat found Natasha and Colin exchanging vows at Harbor View Hotel, an historic hotel holding court over Edgartown Lighthouse and the Atlantic Ocean—and the place where Colin’s grandparents were married."November 15, 2023
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
Condé Nast Traveler
Harbor View Hotel was awarded Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Award in the exclusive list of Top Hotels in the Northeast. Over 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the globe submitted tens of thousands of ratings, and we are proud to be among the destinations to which they most longed to return once they were able to travel again.November 1, 2023
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival 2023
Harbor View Hotel Kicks Off The 2023 Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival with Two Nights of Exquisite Culinary Events.
October 11, 2023
2023 Mass Save Climate Leader
Harbor View Hotel Named 2023 Mass Save® Climate Leader for Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency
Recognition highlights Harbor View Hotel’s continued efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and leading the state to a clean energy future.September 14, 2023
Best Island Getaways in the USA
Luxury Travel Magazine
"From New England's favored summer locales to the tropical beaches in the Florida Keys, here are the best island vacations in the USA.”Where To Vacation This Labor Day: Martha’s Vineyard’s Harbor View Hotel
Haute Living
"Martha’s Vineyard is a little slice of paradise.”August 30, 2023
A Letter from the Publisher: Boston Common Attends the 132nd Birthday Party at Harbor View Hotel
Boston Common
"Francesca Mills Purcell and Bernard Chiu celebrating the Harbor View Hotel’s 132nd birthday.”21 Romantic Getaways in New England: The Best Places to Visit & Stay
The Knot
"The Harbor View Hotel is the ultimate destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway away from it all.”August 3, 2023
Harbor View Hotel Gets A Godwink
Last Thursday, July 27th, SQuire Rushnell, Louise Duart and Sissy Biggers delivered a rip-roaring, hilarious, brilliant and emotional tribute celebrating the Harbor View Hotel's 132nd anniversary and its owner, Bernard Chiu.
New York Post: Page Six
New York Post: Page Six
The iconic Martha's Vineyard resort Harbor View Hotel celebrated its 132 anniversary with a $30 million renovation “to bring the hotel back to its original luxury standards”.August 2, 2023
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2023 – Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
Since 1981, Wine Spectator has been honoring restaurants with extraordinary wine programs.July 21, 2023
From Inventor to Hotel Owner
Vineyard Gazette
Bernard Chiu, investor, inventor and owner of the Harbor View Hotel.The Ultimate Martha’s Vineyard Travel Guide
Observer
Here's everything to know if you're planning a trip to Martha's Vineyard.Hottest Happenings and Coolest Places to Stay
BOAT International
Martha's Vineyard, the Elite Summer HavenJune 30, 2023
Boston’s Luxe List: Boston’s Finest
Boston Common Magazine
Travel in style to New England's most luxurious destinations.February 22, 2023
OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award – Most Notable Wine List
OPENTABLE
Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Cape Cod and the Islands.OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award – Most Scenic View
OPENTABLE
Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Cape Cod and the Islands.Amex Travel Announces Fine Hotels + Resorts® Card Member Favorites – Harbor View Hotel
AMEX TRAVEL
Harbor View Hotel has been chosen based on standout Card Member feedback and recommendations. This includes a careful assessment that was conducted across all the program properties based on positive digital survey feedback, Card Member bookings, bi-annual Scorecards, production, on-time fee payments, and market dynamics.August 11, 2022
Food & Wine Dinner to Support the MV Boys & Girls Club
Annual Food & Wine Dinner
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club!July 19, 2022
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2022 – Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
Since 1981, Wine Spectator has been honoring restaurants with extraordinary wine programs.July 7, 2022
A Guide to Martha’s Vineyard
Travel + Leisure
Heres, everything you need to know to plan the perfect Martha's Vineyard vacation.Best of Cape & Islands 2022
Cape Cod Life
Best Hotel & Resorts and Wedding VenueBest of the Vineyard 2022 – General Excellence
Vineyard Gazette
Each year Martha's Vineyard Magazine asks its readers to vote for the best and brightest in local food, shopping, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and more.June 7, 2022
5 Awe-Inspiring Destinations to Visit this Summer
Clientele Luxury Magazine
Kate Benson Travel Editor takes readers to interesting places this Summer.May 18, 2022
Bettini Launches a Spectacular Wine Room
The Harbor View Hotel is excited to introduce the Wine Room at Bettini Restaurant. The Wine Room was constructed over the winter and is now open for guests to enjoy. Located in the main dining room of Bettini Restaurant, the wine room has the capacity to store over 2,000 bottles of wine in a climate-controlled environment with separate zones for red and white.
March 7, 2022
BOAT INTERNATIONAL: MARCH ISSUE
BOAT INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
The hotel dates back to 1891, but the recent multi-million-dollar renovation has ensured the resort is far from resting on its laurels.12 Most Romantic Getaways in New England
COSMOPOLITAN
Yes, the view seems far too good to be true but that's just the beginning, my friends.How Martha’s Vineyard Became a Welcoming Oasis for Generations of Black Travelers
ROBB REPORT
The vast majority of people who come to Martha’s Vineyard, of all nationalities and colors, come because it’s a destination where they feel comfortable and that’s proactively welcoming.October 5, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
Condé Nast Traveler
Harbor View Hotel was awarded fourth place by Condé Nast Traveler readers in the exclusive list of Top 30 Hotels in the Northeast. Over 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the globe submitted tens of thousands of ratings, and we are proud to be among the destinations to which they most longed to return once they were able to travel again.2021 Food & Wine Dinner with Chef Alex Pineda
Chopped Finalist & Executive Chef Alex Pineda Is Coming to Bettini Restaurant at Harbor View Hotel for the Annual Food & Wine Dinner on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
September 7, 2021
Martha’s Vineyard in the Fall: An Insider’s Guide
Wall Street Journal
Tuck into an elegant supper or breakfast at this historic hotel’s restaurant Bettini or have drinks on the deck opposite Edgartown lighthouse.10 of the Best Places to Stay on Cape Cod and the Islands
USA Today
Dating to 1891, this chic resort on Lighthouse Beach, about half a mile from Edgartown’s center...July 28, 2021
Boston’s Luxe List: Staycations & Getaways
Boston Common Magazine
The Harbor View Hotel celebrates 130 years this summer, and its luxe appeal maintains its spot among the best on Martha's Vineyard.July 22, 2021
Five of Our Favorite Northeastern Getaways
Citizen Femme
A celebrated icon for over 130 years, the property received a top-to-bottom renovation in 2019, including the addition of a four-bedroom penthouse suite and two new restaurants Bettini and Roxy Pool Bar.DuJour: Summer Issue
DuJour Media
The Harbor View Hotel, the island's largest year round resort.Vineyard Classic: The Harbor View Hotel Celebrates 130 Years
Boston Common Magazine
The Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard celebrates 130 years, a major renovation and a season of activities.July 21, 2021
Swimming for a Cause
MV Times
Bernard Chiu, on behalf of the Harbor View Hotel, donated $10,000 to the cause.July 6, 2021
2021 Best Hotel, General Excellence: Harbor View Hotel
Each year Martha's Vineyard Magazine asks its readers to vote for the best and brightest in local lodging, food, shopping, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and more.
Travel + Leisure: 13 Amazing Asian American American owned Hotels in the U.S.
Travel + Leisure
Bernard Chiu has overseen New England real estate and hospitality assets through his company, Upland Capital Corporation, since 1998, but it's the Harbor View Hotel in Martha's Vineyard, which he acquired in 2018, that has particularly special meaning.June 4, 2021
2021 Best of Cape Cod & the Islands
Cape Cod LIFE'S Annual Reader's Choice Awards
May 19, 2021
Chronicle: Main Streets and Back Roads featuring Harbor View Hotel and Martha’s Vineyard
WCVB-TV Channel 5
April 20, 2021
Travel + Leisure Editors’ Picks of the Best New Hotels in the World
Travel + Leisure
It List: 2021: Our Editors' Picks of the Best New Hotels in the WorldMarch 26, 2021
Curated Guest Experiences
Harbor View Hotel launches collection of curated guest experiences for 2021 season on Martha's Vineyard.
October 30, 2020
The 130 Year Old Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Just Unveiled a Major Renovation
Boston Common Magazine
Which is why it’s heartening to see the 130-year-old, 117-room Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard unveil a striking renovation.September 29, 2020
2020 Best of Cape Cod & the Islands
Cape Cod LIFE'S Annual Reader's Choice Awards
September 28, 2020
2020 Best Hotel, General Excellence: Harbor View Hotel
Each year Martha's Vineyard Magazine asks its readers to vote for the best and brightest in local lodging, food, shopping, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and more.
September 11, 2020
Escape To Martha’s Vineyard This Fall
Forbes, JQ Louise, Forbes Travel Contributor
And while not all of us are fortunate enough to have a stylish second home by the water, thanks to the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard we can pretend that we do. Find out why you need to escape to Martha’s Vineyard this Fall and stay at the newly renovated Harbor View Hotel.August 16, 2020
A Return to the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown in a Brave New World
Boston Globe, Boston Globe, Megan Lisagor Stoessell
I last came to the Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard about a decade ago. Back then, my husband and I escaped summer in Boston for a weekend away with friends from New York.June 8, 2020
Roxana Grand Opening
The Roxana is a new take on classic Martha's Vineyard. Bringing 51 completely redesigned guestrooms to the iconic property, the opening of The Roxana building marks the completion of the hotels top-to-bottom transformation.
May 18, 2020
Bettini Restaurant Launches Takeout Service
Culinary director, Chef Lowry, selected items from the much anticipated new menu at Bettini Restaurant that will offer guests an epicurean delight at home.
April 5, 2020
Hotels Around the World Share the View From Their Windows for Everyone Stuck at Home
Travel + Leisure
View of the ocean, lighthouse, outer harbor, and Chappaquiddick Island from the Presidential Skyhouse at the Harbor View Hotel.April 1, 2020
Harbor View Hotel Accepted into Virtuoso, an Exclusive Luxury Travel Network
Harbor View Hotel has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
January 4, 2020
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September 2, 2019
Summer’s Not Over Yet! 8 Ways to Extend Your Vacation
New York Times
September is most frequently cited as the best month to enjoy Martha’s Vineyard,” said Chris Bird, the general manager of the Harbor View Hotel. “It’s truly still summer without the crowds and high humidity.”August 29, 2019
Is Classic French Technique Still Relevant In Today’s Culinary World?
The Manuel
Executive chef Patrice Martineau of the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, agrees, adding that “classic technique is the foundation of all cuisines in the world.The Best Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways To Book This Year
Haute Living
The Vineyard, despite being home to millionaires, billionaires and some of the world’s top actors and musicians, there is a surprising lack of luxury hotels. Cue the Harbor View Hotel, a beautiful piece of property by the Edgartown lighthouse, which just underwent a $15 million renovation, with more to come.August 20, 2019
Iconic Hotel Gets Multi-Million-Dollar Rehab
Boston Globe
Everything old is new again at the 128-year-old Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard. Offering spectacular views of Edgartown Harbor, the storied hotel revealed a new look this summer, after a $15 million renovation that elevated every aspect of the guest experience.March 6, 2019
Reopening Announcement
The renovation will introduce a fresh design throughout the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces.
January 11, 2018
Upland Capital Corporation Acquires Harbor View
Upland Capital Corporation, founded by Bernard Chiu, has acquired Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Why Choose Us?
Best Hotel on Martha's Vineyard
Best Location on Martha's Vineyard
No other resort on Martha’s Vineyard enjoys the dazzling views of seaside life and proximity to the island’s best shopping, restaurants, galleries and cultural experiences.
Renovation and Renaissance
After 130 years, the Harbor View Hotel has been thoroughly refurbished and redesigned with a $15 million renovation. Every square inch of the property is beautifully revamped.
Amenities
Heated, saltwater, outdoor pool, brand new fitness center, spectacular ocean views, golf cart shuttles to beach and town, as well as Mercedes-Benz vehicles and bicycles for guest use.