Best Hotels in Newport

We were disappointed in our stay. When we booked, we specifically selected ”water view” and the room was advertised as having 2 ”queen” beds. Although perhaps both were technically true, we certainly felt ripped off. The view we had was actually into the atrium where you could technically see the water through a window all the way across the atrium - a couple hundred feet away. The beds may have been bigger than full but were at least 6” less than a typical 60” wide queen. Since we paid extra for the view we didn't feel it was worth the price. The room out of that context was nice, but it had no complementary bottled water or coffee and at checkout we were told that was due to Covid somehow which made no sense to us. The walls were also pretty thin and it felt like someone was flushing the toiled right next to me while I was in bed. Overall it was clean and the staff was friendly but it was not what we expected for $700/night.

We've been coming to the Hotel Viking for the Audrain Concours for the last year. We can't wait to come back next Fall. We love everything about the hotel - the hotel itself, the restaurant, the rooms but most of all we LOVE the staff. From beginning to end our experiences have been wonderful and sooo much fun!! The front desk staff, the valets, the wait staff and bartenders and the bellmen are welcoming and friendly. We have breakfast and afternoon and night-time coffee, dessert and drinks at the restaurant and lobby bar. Hyechong, Sammy, Laura, Matthew and Kelsy took such good care of us all weekend, as did the front staff and valet staff. The hotel is beautiful and it's seriously the best location in town. We park the care and walk everywhere and take the trolley too. We spend 4 nights each fall with you and it's one of the best trips we take. The Hotel Viking cares about their guests and wants to ensure they have the best experience. They check in with you as you come and go and they cannot do enough for you! We highly recommend the Hotel Viking!!

Breakfast is very general, WiFi is super good, the speed is very fast, there are many restaurants in the town, there are Chinese restaurants, gas stations, the price is relatively high, if you don't mind breakfast, this hotel is not bad.

I wish there was a rating between poor and average. I thought I'd give this hotel a try especially from their Instagram photos only to be disappointed with our very outdated and dusty room . It's not worth the overpriced rate of $360 (w AAA discount) for the off season . We stayed in a Narraganset King Water view w balcony room which was far away from the lobby in the Captains Quarters convention hall area. I even spoke to a manager as I was leaving how disappointed we were and how they need to definitely renovate their bathrooms for safety. The tub has old glass sliding doors with an extra step that can be difficult climbing out of . My husband slipped and had nothing to hold on to but the towel rack that looked like it was about to break off . We were also surprised to find over $35 in taxes (hotel and room tax plus a $25 resort fee which was not disclosed when I booked over the phone, but stated it was in the confirmation email. Maybe it feels like a resort in the summer, but not in March. fyi, they will also put a $125.00 hold on your credit card for any add;l pending charges . There is a safe in the closet and a small fridge, but hard to find hidden in one of the nightstands. The walk to down town was about 15 minutes and there's a small park before the bridge to Goat Island. Not much walking to be had on Goat Island . NO info was given for parking at the hotel in advance, and don't fall for the crazy expensive overnight valet prices $35 . There's self parking, but just not close to the lobby. The lobby looks nice and modern and we did not visit the restaurant, so we can't rate that , but this hotel needs room improvements and we will most likely not return . Do your research and read the reviews before booking . Honestly , there's so many better hotels in Newport for that rate.

Not always so generous with my stars -- but, thanks to GM Par Excellence Kaynisha we had a great stay for our cousin's wedding! From check-in to check-out, Kaynisha (and her staff) made our experience seamless. Rooms were spanking clean and well-appointed; breakfast was not over until all who came were satisfied -- no breakfast straggler went without a meal. I had never before seen a breakfast buffet replenished at ”closing” time! Kaynisha is a ”local” and a source of great information; she pointed my husband and I to a great spot for manis/pedis (in fact, my French gel mani is still intact over 2 weeks later!) and for lobster rolls. Kaynisha has been at this property a long time and has direct experience in almost every aspect of the hotel's operation -- no wonder she knows just what to do and what guests appreciate. This was a great choice for family -- a good hotel value, kind and knowledgeable staff, good breakfast choices, a never-ending cup of coffee whenever you needed one and accessible to Newport proper. Try it out!

After deciding to visit Newport RI for a few days, we started looking into hotels. There some fair 2.5-3-star hotels in the Warwick/Kingstown area which are reasonably priced, but staying there would involve about a 30-minute ride one-way in and out of Newport. Since all of our to-dos on the itinerary were in the Newport/Middletown area, we decided to try to get a hotel there. Now, there is a huge price difference between the two areas; a $150 per night in Warwick would be $300 in Middletown and $400+ in Newport. We settled on a few in the Middletown area which is only about a 10-15 minute drive into Newport/Wharf area. Of those few, the Sonesta consistently received above average-good reviews and was modestly-priced, given the location. The Sonesta is located off W. Main Road with lots of food, retail and fuel options. This is always helpful when you are traveling with a family. We arrived at about 3 pm on a Thursday and it was very quiet. I stopped off at the reception area and was quickly checked in within a few minutes. The front desk staff were very nice. As of this writing, face masks were required in all common areas, though I observed guests both masked and unmasked (50/50) in the common areas throughout our stay. We were advised of the closest entrance to our rooms. We drove around to that entrance, parked and entered our room after a short walk. The room was what I expected: typical 2.5-3-star accommodations. Pros: generally clean room, sufficient outlets, lots of lights, mini fridge, coffee maker but no cups, efficient temperature controls, convenient roll-out wheeled desk with chair. Cons: some grit in the bathroom corners, no microwave but communal microwave near ice maker (iffy call during COVID), beds seemed to be double beds and NOT queens, small flat screen tv seemed very outdated, no liners in any of the garbage cans, TV remote a bit frustrating (like many other hotels) I am not a fan of the separate toilet/tub from the sink/mirror, but I’ve seen this before in other hotels. Our biggest issue, like many other reviewers have mentioned, is the complete lack of room housekeeping. In our 3-day, 2-night stay, not only was our room not cleaned, but I did NOT see any housekeeping service in the halls throughout our entire stay! It wasn’t much of a problem for us as we reused towels and kept the room clean ourselves… but it was just very unusual. I’ve known other hotels to ONLY clean when requested in an effort to conserve water (washing sheets/towels) to be more eco-friendly but they usually announce that somewhere. There was NO indication or signs that this was their practice. My guess is that, like many businesses affected by COVID, especially hotels, they are very short staffed and simply cannot accommodate daily cleanings, though I may be wrong. But, since I observed very little staff throughout my entire stay, I believe this is the most probably cause. I don’t mind this…I just wish it was announced and the guests were notified

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With a stay at Newport Bay Club and Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Newport, steps from Thames Street and within a 5-minute drive of Newport Mansions. This hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Narragansett Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cliff Walk.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.Take advantage of the hotel's room service.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. 27-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

With a stay at Gardenview Bed and Breakfast in Newport (Fifth Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames Street and Newport Mansions. This bed & breakfast is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Narragansett Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Breakers.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.A complimentary breakfast is included.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned guestrooms.

A friend and I stayed at the Newport Harbor and Marina Hotel. We choose a room overlooking the water and marina. What a beautiful view. Really helped with the Winter Blues. The location is awesome, so close to tons of shops, restaurants, and easy walking. The pool was so refreshing. Wish the restaurant and lounge was open for dinner, but hopefully that will change in the near future. All in all, would definitely go here again.