Bertram Inn

What Bertram Inn does

Bertram Inn is a privately held 14-room bed and breakfast operating from a 1907 Victorian mansion at 92 Sewall Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts, two miles from downtown Boston. The property offers three accommodation tiers (Standard, Deluxe, and Junior Suite) with amenities including Italian linens, Turkish towels, signature bathrobes, wood-burning fireplaces in select rooms, complimentary wireless internet, and a daily gourmet breakfast prepared by an in-house chef. Beyond room rentals, the business monetizes through add-on packages priced from $175 to $375 (Engagement Arrangement, Spa Experience, Romantic Indulgence, Anniversary Celebration), $20/night parking, and seasonal promotions such as the August three-night special.

The customer base is direct-to-consumer and spans four segments: medical patients and families visiting Boston Children's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Brigham & Women's Hospital via a preferred-rate Medical Stay Program; business travelers needing workspace and connectivity; tourists and leisure visitors to Boston's cultural and sports venues; and university visitors to Boston University, Boston College, and Emerson College. Distribution runs through the company website, toll-free phone booking, TripAdvisor, Bedandbreakfast.com, and organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) plus an email newsletter. The inn maintains a mutual sister-inn relationship with The Samuel Sewall Inn across the street for overflow referrals and joint events.

The business model is asset-light operationally but asset-heavy at the real-estate layer, with revenue driven by occupancy and average daily rate on a fixed 14-room inventory. There is no disclosed parent company, no institutional investor, no funding history, no AI or technology stack beyond a standard reservation website and wireless internet, and no certifications or patents. The company operates with a minimal staff profile, evidenced by part-time innkeeper and weekend cook postings, and is currently active and accepting reservations.

Name

Bertram Inn

Legal name

Bertram Inn

Website

https://bertraminn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bertram Inn is a privately held 14-room bed and breakfast in a 1907 Victorian mansion in Brookline, MA, serving leisure travelers, business visitors, university guests, and medical patients near Boston's Longwood Medical Campus with room rentals, curated packages, and gourmet breakfast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed and Breakfast / Hospitality Lodging

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAHAC

Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAGAHAB

Boutique Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAGAHAI

Romantic / Couples B&Bs & Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

Keywords

• Bed and breakfast lodging
• Historic inn accommodations
• Romantic getaway packages
• Gourmet breakfast hospitality
• Boutique hotel alternative

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Rentals: Nightly accommodations in 14-room historic mansion with various room types (Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite). Revenue generated from nightly rates with a one-night deposit upon reservation.
2. Packages: Specialty packages including Engagement Arrangement ($175), Spa Experience ($225), Romantic Indulgence ($225), and Anniversary Celebration ($375).
3. Parking: On-site parking available for $20 per night per space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bertram Inn is a historic 14-room Victorian bed and breakfast built in 1907 in Brookline, Massachusetts, two miles from downtown Boston. It offers overnight accommodations across three tiers (Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Junior Suites) with amenities such as Italian linens, Turkish towels, signature bathrobes, wood-burning fireplaces, and complimentary wireless internet. Stays include daily gourmet breakfast prepared by an in-house chef and may be augmented by curated add-on packages for romantic occasions, spa experiences, and a Medical Stay Program for patients of nearby Longwood Medical Campus hospitals.

Product overview

The Bertram Inn is a 14-room historic bed and breakfast built in 1907, offering three tiers of guest accommodations: Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Junior Suites. The property provides a bundled hospitality experience centered on guest room stays augmented by curated add-on packages including romantic getaway options (Engagement Arrangement at $175, Romantic Indulgence at $225, Anniversary Celebration at $375), wellness experiences (Spa Experience at $225), and daily gourmet breakfast service. The inn also offers a Medical Stay Program for families visiting nearby Longwood Medical Campus facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guest Room Accommodations Overnight lodging in a 14-room Victorian mansion offered across three tiers (Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Junior Suites). Rooms include Italian linens, Turkish towels, signature bathrobes, complimentary wireless internet, and workspaces; select rooms feature Duxiana mattresses and wood-burning fireplaces. Targeted at leisure travelers, business travelers, medical patients and families, and romantic getaway guests.
• Engagement Arrangement Package Romantic proposal add-on package priced at $175, including room decoration with floral bouquets, rose petals, candles, complimentary champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. Designed for couples planning an engagement at the inn.
• Spa Experience Package Wellness add-on package priced at $225, including a one-hour massage from the in-house massage therapist, a terry-cloth robe, non-alcoholic beverages, and tea sandwiches; pedicure/manicure available at additional charge. Designed for guests seeking an in-room spa experience.
• Romantic Indulgence Package Romantic evening add-on package priced at $225, including fresh fruit dipped in chocolate, complimentary champagne, a cheese plate, exotic caviar with artisan bread and crackers, and rose petals on the bed. Designed for couples celebrating a special evening.
• Anniversary Celebration Package Anniversary add-on package priced at $375, including complimentary champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a couples massage from the in-house masseuse, luxurious bath robes, and rose petals on the bed. Designed for couples marking an anniversary.
• Gourmet Breakfast Service Daily breakfast included with each stay, prepared by the in-house chef, featuring a hot entree, homemade pastries, farm-fresh eggs, and locally roasted coffee. All-day treats include fruit, chocolate-covered almonds, and freshly baked cookies. Included for all overnight guests.
• Medical Stay Program Preferred-rate lodging program for patients and families undergoing treatment at the Longwood Medical Campus, including Boston Children's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Designed for medical travelers needing extended-stay accommodations near Boston hospitals.
• On-site Parking On-site parking available at $20 per night per space on a first-come, first-served basis for guests with vehicles. Alternative parking is available at the nearby Holiday Inn at $38 per night if the lot is full.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over a decade of providing luxury bed and breakfast experience

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Samuel Sewall InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister inn across the street at 143 St. Paul Street. When Bertram Inn is at capacity or not taking reservations, guests are referred to Samuel Sewall Inn. Both inns are managed together and hosted a joint block party. Properties share proximity and collaborate on overflow bookings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Gryphon House: Boutique Boston B&B near the Longwood Medical Area with similar breakfast-included, small-inn positioning and historic Boston brownstone architecture—direct competitor for medical-stay and tourist demand.
• Irving House at Harvard: Historic Cambridge B&B operating as a small inn with breakfast service and individually decorated rooms; comparable boutique heritage lodging model serving the same Greater Boston traveler base.
• A Friendly Inn at Harvard: Small historic Cambridge inn with a similar intimate, breakfast-included lodging concept; competes for university visitors and tourists seeking alternatives to chain hotels in the Boston metro.
• The Samuel Sewall Inn: Sister property across the street in Brookline, also a historic B&B operating with shared management and overflow referrals; essentially a co-managed twin to Bertram with comparable room count and pricing model.
• Newbury Guest House: Historic Boston Back Bay guest house offering a comparable small-property, breakfast-included, room-only lodging format aimed at travelers seeking a more intimate alternative to chain hotels.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott Bonvoy (Boston-area properties): National hotel chain with multiple Boston-area full-service and select-service properties; competes broadly for business and leisure travelers via loyalty programs and standardized service, though lacking the boutique heritage character.
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts (Boston-area properties): Major global lodging brand with several Boston/Cambridge properties; competes for the same business and leisure demand, particularly the medical-stay segment given long-standing hospital-affiliated corporate rate programs.
• Charles Hotel: Larger upscale boutique hotel in Cambridge with on-site dining, spa, and meeting space; competes for the same Boston leisure and academic-visitor demand at a higher price point and with broader amenities.

Regional players

• Oasis Guest House: Small Boston bed-and-breakfast operating in a similar price and service tier; competes for budget-conscious leisure and academic visitors in the Boston market with comparable breakfast-included lodging.

Emerging players

• Airbnb: Online marketplace for short-term rental stays; increasingly competes with boutique B&Bs for leisure travelers seeking unique accommodations in Boston-area residential neighborhoods, including whole-home rentals near Longwood Medical Area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thebertraminn
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebertraminn
• Instagraminstagram.com/bertramandsewall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bertram-inn

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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