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Melville House Newport
Newport - RI · United States
Clarke Street, 39View location
8.4/10Excellent476 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/10 8.8
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.2/10 8.2
Location9.2/10 9.2
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities7.8/10 7.8
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About Melville House Newport
With a stay at Melville House in Newport, you'll be near the airport, a 4-minute walk from Thames Street and a 3-minute drive from Newport Mansions. This guesthouse is 1. 2 mi (2 km) from Easton's Beach and 2 mi (3. 2 km) from The Breakers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
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Located in Newport (Downtown Newport), Melville House is steps from Thames Street and a 3-minute drive from Cliff Walk. This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Newport Mansions and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Breakers. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:30 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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Minimal age
21
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Spoken Language
English
French
Nearby attractions
Jane Pickens Theater
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Thames Street
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Touro Synagogue
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Trinity Church
0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Queen Anne Square
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
White Horse Tavern
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ocean Drive Historic District
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bowen's Wharf
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Newport Visitor Information Center
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bannister's Wharf
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Newport Ferry Terminal
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Mary's Catholic Church
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Newport Harbour
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Regatta Place
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Total number of rooms: 7
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- Non-smoking establishment
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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What other guests saying about Melville House Newport
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Michael
Great location. Very helpful staff
Amy
Very nice; old and not for anyone looking for luxury but we loved it! Historical and quaint. Lovely area. Very kind hosts.
Nelson
Staff was super helpful. Close to everything. Would stay again.
Brittany
We booked for 1 night and we got walked to another property upon our arrival. The property we did stay at was nice but we didn’t stay at Melville House.
Victoria
A cutesy little inn for an easy New England trip. Super close to everything. Will definitely return.
Karen
The inn is quaint and perfect for Newport. Rustic in appearance, but warm and friendly staff. Rick, the owner, was remarkable and helpful!!!! Strongly recommend for a true Newport experience!!!!
Steffi
Fantastic place. Right in town. Easy to walk everywhere. And they allowed late checkout. Would definitely come back here
Seth
Location and Parking is perfect. Room was cold. Bed was soft. Tv and toilet worked. Can’t ask for much more. Gave us a super late checkout too
Alexandra
Super fun and historic, amazing people & location.
Katherine
Great location, well kept room, I was very happy with my stay!
Christina
I knew this was a historical building prior to the trip. I was thinking quaint b&b but after seeing the property, I realized that was not an accurate description. The best part of this property was it was very inexpensive compared to others in the area and it is in a very great location.
I booked the Melville house and upon arriving our room was not ready because we arrived early, which was fine and we were certainly willing to wait. However the lady at the front desk offered another room and explained to us that the room we booked did not have a television and that the bathroom was extremely small. The room we were offered was in a building next-door. I am thankful we were offered another room because the Melville house was extremely old and had a bad smell on the inside. However, the other room was also in a building that was pretty rundown on the inside. Additionally, the room we were given also did not have a television and had a very small bathroom as well. I figured that a TV was a standard amenity in a hotel room and not something I would need to check a listing to make sure would be available. Also, there is a skylight above the bed in the room we were given so if you have any intention of sleeping late, it’s definitely going to ruin that plan for you. Overall, it was just not the type of experience that I would expect from any hotel. No ice machine, no places to charge your electronics, and just overall very old and not functional.
I booked the Melville house and upon arriving our room was not ready because we arrived early, which was fine and we were certainly willing to wait. However the lady at the front desk offered another room and explained to us that the room we booked did not have a television and that the bathroom was extremely small. The room we were offered was in a building next-door. I am thankful we were offered another room because the Melville house was extremely old and had a bad smell on the inside. However, the other room was also in a building that was pretty rundown on the inside. Additionally, the room we were given also did not have a television and had a very small bathroom as well. I figured that a TV was a standard amenity in a hotel room and not something I would need to check a listing to make sure would be available. Also, there is a skylight above the bed in the room we were given so if you have any intention of sleeping late, it’s definitely going to ruin that plan for you. Overall, it was just not the type of experience that I would expect from any hotel. No ice machine, no places to charge your electronics, and just overall very old and not functional.
Sherry
The Melville is a perfect location! the Melville is a historic property, so don't expect modern, but for what we wanted it was perfect - the location AND onsite parking! It was also next door to the Vanderbilt Hotel and we enjoyed their cocktails on the rooftop with gorgeous views of the harbor and watched the sunset. Yes, it's old but charming. There is so much to do in Newport that really, all we did at the Melville House was sleep. The bed was comfortable, shower were too small but I managed; all in all it is a good value. Oh, you got to go to Co-Dough for doughnuts and cinnamon rolls - delicious!!!
Glenn
Nice room. Breakfast was ok. Not clear which house it was or where to check in
Meghan
The Melville was so cute, clean, and perfectly located!! Will DEFINITELY be returning!! The staff was beyond sweet, helpful, and accomodating!
Alfred
Rick, the innkeeper was cordial and very accommodating. He upgraded our room and provided real good info about the area. The location was perfect with lots of shopping and restaurants within comforble walking distance. And a big factor for downtown Newport is that the inn had good parking and on our last day Rick let us park after we checked out so we could do some things in town and not have to drive around and look for parking. Great host, great property, great stay. Going to Newport? Skip the corporate chains and enjoy a slice of history in some cool older properties!
John
Staff were amazing
Michael
Location was ideal for accessing wharf and shopping. Parking was in short supply. A/C not operational in Melville building.
Chad
Awesome stay! Rick made sure everything was amazing.
Patrick
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Carrie
The place was fine. Bed was comfortable except the sheets kept coming off, not fitted sheet. Bathroom was fine, shower was better than expected, shower curtain was terrible. Towels were good. No service everyday, that was fine but I didn’t know that ahead of time. Place was very noisy. Lots of slamming doors. I get it it’s an old house so it didn’t bother me that much. Never checked with us to see if we needed more toilet paper and such…didn’t need more but it would have been nice to ask. Location was FANTASTIC! Parking was good and we walked everywhere. Not the worst place I’ve stayed, just making observations. I would stay again.
Nancy
staff was very helpful. parking was good as the location was walkable into town. the facility was very clean. there was a refrigerator in the breakfast room that was available for use and provided ice and hot/cold water for beverages.
Todd
Clean, quaint, comfortable, great location, friendly staff in a historic setting. What more could you ask for?
Patrick
My wife and I got an upgrade to help celebrate our anniversary. The inn keeper was extremely pleasant and could not do enough for us. The family atmosphere breakfast was just an added bonus. We will be going back. 10 out of 10.
Jennifer
My daughter and I arrived to the property around 1pm and were grateful for an early check in. We were offered three rooms, two in the basement of the house where we checked in (not Melville). The room was dark and musty with dated furniture and a stained rug. I’ve stayed in B&Bs with this place before and knew about the bait and switch. We were only in Newport for a day and a half so we took the hit for the early check in. The real issue I have is with the what I’m going to assume is mold? The room has no AC (fine) but the windows are sealed shut. It was hot as Hades all night. I woke up to the loud footsteps of people walking around the breakfast nook located above our room. I had a bad sore throat, hives and terribly itchy skin. Tried to call my husband who is a physician but there was ZERO cell service in the dungeon of the basement we were staying in. Walked out to the street, FaceTimed him and he said, sounds like an allergic reaction to mold. Came back to our basement dungeon room to find some random man lying on a wicker loveseat next to a random refrigerator both located across from the door to our room. Also the door to our room took 10 minutes and a PhD to lock. So here is the thing….this is one of the cheapest places to stay in Newport. The location is great. The bed was comfortable but overall it feels like you’re sleeping in the basement of a frat house in the 80s. Note, after leaving the room, returning home and taking some antihistamines my symptoms were gone.
Sean
Great location . Breakfast was very good.
Owner is very friendly and helpful
Owner is very friendly and helpful
Samuel
It was fine. Can’t remember much.
Jon
We used the place as a crashpad for the marina and our charter - the bed and shower was great. Place has a 'charm' to it but for price and location to central Newport on a holiday week was ideal.
Dennis
The staff were so pleasant to talk to and since my wife and I were not able to climb stairs, we were upgraded to a first floor room. The breakfast served every day was so delicious and ready when we were. Everything we needed was taken care of by wonderful people. Also all the attractions are within walking distance since the hotel is located downtown. I highly recommend the Melville House and we will be staying there again.
Lissa
I had a travel day from hell and when I called (almost in tears) to tell them my check-in would be in the middle of the night not only did they accommodate but were extremely nice and reassuring, and then they upgraded me. He then called the next day to check in on me and ask about my sleep. THESE PEOPLE ARE THE KOBES OF HOSPITALITY. They recommended where to go and how to get there and as a solo traveler I felt extremely taken care of and not just a room number. The house is a little creaky in the best way. You feel like you were transported back in time. Great shower and I felt the ease of being able to come and go as I pleased. Such a bargain to be right in the middle of things and a quick walk to shops, the wharf, restaurants and the mansions. The check-in and out process was so easy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
James
Good Place to Stay, Clean, Comfortable and a Great Location
James
This Place was Spotless and it is so centrally located to everything....I would definitely stay here again....It was Fun and Convenient
William
Innkeeper Rick and his staff were most attentive and accommodating.
Karen
We got an updrade to a different house. I really like staying in an old inn rather than a hotel. My only complaint is the mattress was not comfortable. Which ultimately becomes a deal breaker. My lower back was in pain for 2 days after my stay.
The location is great. My husband forgot is shirt and jacket and we were a 2 minute walk from The Gap and Jos. A Bank. We walked to breakfast in the morning so nice and close to Broadway and Thames St.
The location is great. My husband forgot is shirt and jacket and we were a 2 minute walk from The Gap and Jos. A Bank. We walked to breakfast in the morning so nice and close to Broadway and Thames St.
Tracy
the place is so nice and cozy. the house is old but it is taking care very well. very thing is perfect.
Thomas
Had a very ncie say
Richard
A 300 year old colonial home a 5 min walk from the main historic downtown district . Experience a step.back in time before the Revolutionary war.era.
History lovers will.be enamored with the town
History lovers will.be enamored with the town
Mark
One block from the main strip, amazing staff, charming accommodations
Lynne
Location is perfect. You can walk to all the local restaurants. The owner Rick was so friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again.
Jeffrey
Some interior fixing of the room.
John
Clean.
Three different options to connect to 'free' wi-fi, none worked.
Three different options to connect to 'free' wi-fi, none worked.
Alec
Super nice staff. Got a free upgrade for my anniversary. Old homes so don’t expect crazy amenities, but the managers knowledge of the area, friendliness and hospitality make this place a must-visit. I would highly recommend and will not book with anyone else if I were to visit Newport again
Mark
Great clean room. Staff very attentive. Delicious breakfast! On site parking easy. We will be back!
William
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Hugh
Always a great stay!
Yelena
Located close to shops and restaurants, staff pleasant and helpful, room clean and comfortable. A very good place to stay.
Jennifer
Great location and friendly staff!
Diana
We actually upgraded to the Inn next door run by the same owner. He has 4 in the same block. Rick was the best host. The Melville house was clean but basic and unfortunately smelled like an old house (not in a good way)-a bit musty. Overall the Inns are well run, breakfast is good and affordable. Curtis was a good chef. All of the staff were great. The location cannot be beat!
James
Great 300 years plus place. Perfect location. Owner a bit scatterbrained- but try’s to make everyone welcome . Good breakfast
James
Very close to everything
Tamara
Great place for the.price. Nothing fancy, simply a boarding house. Very clean for what it is.
Pamela
staff was great
Marietta
Room different to pictured, very bare. Everything needs to be updated. Door to house constantly open, room only secured via small lock. Room was very cold. Lady at reception was unfriendly to us and bullying the young man who welcomed us. Overall her vibe was very unfriendly. Glad we’re gone.
Geoffrey
They had me stay in a different building in a totally different neighborhood. Showed up to the address on my reservation and there was a sign on the door to go to a different building down the block. When I arrived there I was informed I'd be staying at yet another building in a different location. Why the confusing run around?
Alden
Great spot to stay!
FILOMENA
Staff and host were great Melville inn was as expected - but the bed was horrible my husband and I slid to middle most of night , so uncomfortable we got no sleep , also no ac but was advertised as to having one there was a fan which gave me a headache from blowing on my head all night ! My cousins stayed in another room same issues but they had no ac or fan . We were offered breakfast next day from host but when we came for breakfast we were greeted as if we were bothering staff followed by French toast takes 25 min to make we hadn’t even ordered yet , containers of coffee empty along with everything else at self service station , we ended up leaving .
Shea
This place has real character and Rick the innkeeper was pretty darn entertaining. The location was superb and we had a fabulous time in Newport.
Staci
Great location
Great location. We had the smallest room but it worked great.
Kaitlyn
The room is tinyyyy! My husband is a 6’2” 250 pound big linebacker of a guy. This was totally my mistake in overlooking how small the room was. The bathroom was so small it was almost un useable. Pro tip- at the end of the hall on the second floor there’s a huge bathroom that I stumbled upon. I also made the mistake of thinking this place would have AC, so we were piled on top of each other AND sweating our butts off while putting on formal wear for a wedding. Also, this part is comical, but if we wanted breakfast, we needed to upgrade to get it… at a bed and breakfast. Made no sense. Other than that, I’ll give the location itself 5 stars because it was very walkable, and the woman who checked us in was kind. Again, most of this is my fault for not doing my research. I will say this bed and breakfast is definitely very authentic.
Kelli
Charming place. Very nice owner and parking was easy.
Kaitlyn
Last Minute Trip- Met All Expectations!
The Inn staff were friendly and helpful. They greeted us on the street and assisted with parking. They walked us up to our room ensured we had everything we needed. Rick is friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone’s stay is meeting their expectations. The bed was very comfortable.
Carly
Good option to stay if you’re not in the room and out all day. Everything in town is 5-10 minutes walking distance. Other than that the rooms are fairly small making it an uncomfortable living space for the price.
Joseph
Location, location, location! Absolutely phenomenal location to downtown Newport and the wharf area (Approx. 5 min walk). The buildings are Revolutionary War era construction, so don’t expect the modern amenities of a 21st century hotel chain. But, the properties are clean, charming and well maintained despite being nearly 300 years old. Off street (free) parking was also a plus, but beware if you driver a larger vehicle (large SUV or truck), the lots and driveways are very tight and would be near impossible to traverse in a pickup or large SUV.
Joan
No elevator so there are stairs to navigate. There was a young man who helped us carry luggage to the room. Room ac’s, tv.
Shower was good with plenty of warm water. Friendly efficient staff. My friend and I got the breakfast which was extra. The chef was very efficient and food was good. Location was ideal and we just walked everywhere or caught the free bus which took us to the mansion area and Cliff Walk.
Shower was good with plenty of warm water. Friendly efficient staff. My friend and I got the breakfast which was extra. The chef was very efficient and food was good. Location was ideal and we just walked everywhere or caught the free bus which took us to the mansion area and Cliff Walk.
John
I booked in advance on Expedia only to then hear just before my arrival that the hotel doesn’t have a room at all for me. The person helping me was unhelpful, not particularly ‘with it’ and made for a very tough experience. Couldn’t have had a more frustrating experience
Paul
We reserved the Melville, but check-in was at the Cleveland and we were given a room in the Admiral Farragut. All 3 are listed as different hotels on booking sites, but they are owned by the same group. If the owners are going to treat these hotels interchangeably, then they should be listed as a single hotel with multiple buildings. In particular, they should not be listed with different prices. On our departure date, I checked listings for that evening and there was more than $80 difference in price between the cheapest and most expensive of these three hotels.
The owner explained that the Farragut had bigger bathrooms. Maybe true, but the plastic shower stall was old.
When we arrived in the afternoon, they gave us a spot right next to our building. We then drove to a restaurant for dinner and when we returned at 9:30 all the parking spots were taken. A staff member directed us to a different lot across the street, where we had to wedge between two big SUVs and had almost no room to get out. I was frustrated parking spots were not assigned.
The bed was big, but fairly stiff. Once you got through all the decorative pillows, the two actual pillows were sad and lifeless. The next day we asked for more pillows, which were much better.
The window AC was weak. Just enough for 80's temps, but not for hotter days. The wifi was nonexistent, despite 3 routers. Multiple ping tests had download speeds of 3-6Mbps. Couldn't load basic websites. Breakfast was fine. Staff were helpful.
The owner explained that the Farragut had bigger bathrooms. Maybe true, but the plastic shower stall was old.
When we arrived in the afternoon, they gave us a spot right next to our building. We then drove to a restaurant for dinner and when we returned at 9:30 all the parking spots were taken. A staff member directed us to a different lot across the street, where we had to wedge between two big SUVs and had almost no room to get out. I was frustrated parking spots were not assigned.
The bed was big, but fairly stiff. Once you got through all the decorative pillows, the two actual pillows were sad and lifeless. The next day we asked for more pillows, which were much better.
The window AC was weak. Just enough for 80's temps, but not for hotter days. The wifi was nonexistent, despite 3 routers. Multiple ping tests had download speeds of 3-6Mbps. Couldn't load basic websites. Breakfast was fine. Staff were helpful.
Devannie
Such a friendly staff and so accommodating!! The location was absolutely beautiful! Definitely would recommend and I would come again.
Jaden
My girlfriend and I did not have the best experience with the Melville House. Upon check in, the owner Rick told us he hadn't received our reservation from Expedia, and that this happens all the time. He then said he would upgrade us to makeup for this mix up since we couldn't stay in the overbooked Melville house. For more context, we listened to him check in four other couples before us and upgrade them all; the group behind us also booked through Expedia and they had no knowledge of their reservation either.
We were then brought to one of his other properties called the Elm Street Inn, about a 15 minute walk outside of town compared to the centrally located Melville House. This appeared to be someone's house and we stayed in a small, unfinished bedroom off the kitchen. Because this was our anniversary trip, we decided to just let the room situation go and focus on what we planned; staying in the room as little as possible. There was also an older, unfriendly man who we ran into a handful of times cooking in the kitchen - we think it may have been his house?
It seemed like their business model was to overbook the Melville house, and then place people accordingly throughout their other 4 rooming locations. We wouldn't book here again or recommend to anyone, and definitely didn't think this was worth $350
We were then brought to one of his other properties called the Elm Street Inn, about a 15 minute walk outside of town compared to the centrally located Melville House. This appeared to be someone's house and we stayed in a small, unfinished bedroom off the kitchen. Because this was our anniversary trip, we decided to just let the room situation go and focus on what we planned; staying in the room as little as possible. There was also an older, unfriendly man who we ran into a handful of times cooking in the kitchen - we think it may have been his house?
It seemed like their business model was to overbook the Melville house, and then place people accordingly throughout their other 4 rooming locations. We wouldn't book here again or recommend to anyone, and definitely didn't think this was worth $350
Elisa
Parking on site
Walkable
Walkable
Monika
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Rooms were small, needed to pay for an upgrades to get decent room and pay extra money. Original room that I booked was very bad in dirty old house. Service people were nice, tried to make the best out of our stay. Will not recommend this hotel to my family or friends.
andrew
Close convenient great location
GARY
Convenient
Trishna
Nice property , great location
Richard
Location is great. Much of the town is within easy walking distance. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and solicit feedback. Finally the parking is a big bonus in the center of town.
Taylor
Excellent custom service, quaint location, and comfortable room.
Eli
nice room
Ryan
Rick was phenomenal in checking me in. I'm a bigger guy at 6'6 and he upgraded me to a bigger room and bathroom that would accommodate my height. I can't promise room upgrades, but if they have availability, it's a potential perk. The room was great, bed comfortable, bathroom updated and spacious, but it retained and older charm that reminded me of my grandmother's home. After visiting other cities in New England, it is hard to beat the walkability of the hotels on this street to the harbor restaurants and shops. Certainly worth a revisit for a longer stay!
Diane
Clean and comfr
Daniel
Nice property some room much nicer than others. The owner upgraded ups to a nicer room than I supposedly booked. Also a nice breakfast
Matthew
Charming little BnB very close to the dining and shopping. Very friendly staff
Diane
The house was old which was to be expected in an historic house. However, our room smelled of wood smoke (and it took me 2 cycles of laundry to get out the smell). Several things were broken, little things but they added up (the sink didn't drain, the bathroom floor tiles were broken, the shower was tiny).
However, the people running the place were fabulous, extremely helpful in getting out breakfast order and making sure we had parking. Bringing us ice.
There was parking which in this part of town was amazing. They have 3 lots and some street parking, plus it's close to the harbor. So it was a mixed bag. I am so sorry to say it because the staff was just so helpful and nice. Perhaps one of the other houses would be better but for the money I paid, it wasn't worth it.
However, the people running the place were fabulous, extremely helpful in getting out breakfast order and making sure we had parking. Bringing us ice.
There was parking which in this part of town was amazing. They have 3 lots and some street parking, plus it's close to the harbor. So it was a mixed bag. I am so sorry to say it because the staff was just so helpful and nice. Perhaps one of the other houses would be better but for the money I paid, it wasn't worth it.
Tricia
Manager was really great! He upgraded our room for free since I booked a room that had a double bed and bathroom in the hall. He was so very helpful. He also offered to give us a ride to Ocean Cliff where the wedding was! We declined but appreciated the offer!
Breakfast was great in the morning! Cooked to order. You could choose, eggs any style, omelet or blueberry pancakes! Bacon, toast & fruit with it. Coffee, water & juice available. The room was nice except the air conditioner did not work well. Luckily it was not hot out! The toilet in the bathroom didn’t flush. We had to lift up the back and flush from the tank! Our room was right off the breakfast area so if you want to sleep in you might want to pick a different room. We were only there for one overnight.
Breakfast was great in the morning! Cooked to order. You could choose, eggs any style, omelet or blueberry pancakes! Bacon, toast & fruit with it. Coffee, water & juice available. The room was nice except the air conditioner did not work well. Luckily it was not hot out! The toilet in the bathroom didn’t flush. We had to lift up the back and flush from the tank! Our room was right off the breakfast area so if you want to sleep in you might want to pick a different room. We were only there for one overnight.
Michelle
Love the old house, however could use some TLC and care towards hosting guests versus being a business. As soon as we checked in the ?manager pulled a bait and switch, stunk of a used car salesman, pushing to upgrade the room to a queen then suddenly it was a king for an extra $40 a night. Suspect he had a lot of open rooms he needed to fill and this was his way of pushing us into a higher rate room. Was not even in the house we had chosen. When we said we wanted to see the room we had booked, his whole demeanor changed and he was no longer friendly. The young man working for him did change our room back to what we had booked and refunded the difference, but it was incredibly shady. The properties themselves could use some care and attention, some areas were dingy, the face covering of the vanity was falling off, the air grate only had 2 screws holding it on the others were falling out, the outside sitting area was completely neglected which is unfortunate as just a little effort would make it a huge plus. Overall, our stay was fine, but we have stayed in many places and this was the worst. Never book through Inns of Newport, there are far better options for the same price range.
Devin
location was great!
Praharsha
Very kind and efficient staff.
Megan
Great location. Historic rooms decorated nicely. Small upgrades would make the room more historic (like the drapes).
Cautions: no temperature control in room, can hear everyone in the house all the time
Cautions: no temperature control in room, can hear everyone in the house all the time
Whitney
Weird process, but a cute enough stay
Check-in was a bit chaotic and because they manage multiple inns on the same street, they clearly give people whatever room makes sense when they check in regardless of the building. So my room/inn was definitely not the room/inn I booked but it worked out fine. It would have been a more significant issue if I was not on a casual solo trip. And if I hadn't already come to terms that I was paying a premium for the location (5 minute walk from the wharfs/downtown Newport).
The building I was in was a bit unfinished, and so was the room (unfinished floors, bathroom/sink could use upgrades, very outdated paint and doors/looks) but it was clean and cute for a New England stopover. But I wouldn't stay if you can't accommodate a little bit of unexpectedness in your travels. Overall, definitely not worth the price I paid (or up to the standards for that price) but it worked well enough for this specific trip.
The building I was in was a bit unfinished, and so was the room (unfinished floors, bathroom/sink could use upgrades, very outdated paint and doors/looks) but it was clean and cute for a New England stopover. But I wouldn't stay if you can't accommodate a little bit of unexpectedness in your travels. Overall, definitely not worth the price I paid (or up to the standards for that price) but it worked well enough for this specific trip.
Kevin
Really nice historic inn, right in the middle of Newport. Perfect!
Victor
Cute little property with a historic feel to it. Parking was convenient on the property. Staff was friendly. Walkable to everything. A must to do is have dinner and drinks at one of the oldest taverns in America, the Whitehorse Tavern. Which was a five minute walk from the property.
Breakfast included and made to order. Would stay there again.
To throw a Con in there, the room had windows that you could not open and the room was a little stuffy. I would have liked the ability to get some fresh air. The room we had did not have the ability to control your own temperature. Think the room should’ve came with at least a fan to regulate the air.
Breakfast included and made to order. Would stay there again.
To throw a Con in there, the room had windows that you could not open and the room was a little stuffy. I would have liked the ability to get some fresh air. The room we had did not have the ability to control your own temperature. Think the room should’ve came with at least a fan to regulate the air.
Mark
The manager and his staff were very accommodating, which my wife and I greatly appreciated.
Sophia
Staff was super helpful and even gave us a free upgrade. Space was quiet, clean, and walkable. Thanks so much!
Verified traveler
The place could use a paint job and updated bathrooms. Photos make it appear much brighter. Probably would not stay here again.
Alyssa
We booked this stay as the night before running the Newport Half Marathon. We were very excited and thought that staying in a historic, quaint spot would be a fun addition to the weekend. However, a few days before we received notification to call the office to confirm our stay and felt coerced into \"upgrading\" our room after being told it would be \"too small\" for us. The room we were brought to when we checked in had two beds and two separate rooms, which we did not need at all. The mattresses were incredibly thin and uncomfortable, the curtains were sheer and did nothing to block out the light. Additionally, although not within their control, we were awoken multiple times in the evening by tours outside of the venue and by other guests. This could potentially be avoided by implementing a quiet time to respect other guests. Lastly, we were told breakfast would be until 11am so we could get some hot breakfast following our run. We arrived at 10:35am and were told the guy who makes breakfast had already left for the day. Overall, poor experience.
Michelle
I was met with a warm welcome, the INN was comfortable, excellent location and quiet at night for a relaxing stay.
Simon Richard
An historic property located in the heart of Newport's central district within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. The fancy Vanderbilt restaurant is right at the end of the road. Much cheaper than big hotels although it is just bed and breakfast.
christopher
Very curtious and accommodating
lori
STAFF WERE LOVELY! We are from RI just wanted a night away. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Jacob
Super Friendly and accomodating staff. They took time to guide us in finding great dinning and other hidden gems. The historic charm of the properties and our room were something really unique and charming. We will definitely stay again when we return to Newport.
Ford
Great spot for a trip to Newport!
Ashley
Very friendly staff.
Our room was adorable, bed was comfortable. Jetted bathtub was a surprise and worked well.
Would absolutely stay again.
Our room was adorable, bed was comfortable. Jetted bathtub was a surprise and worked well.
Would absolutely stay again.
John
Be aware that when you book a room on this site, it may not be the room that you get. Once we arrived, we were given a key to check out a room on the third floor in a different building. It was a shotty room with unsafe locks and a lot of narrow stairs. I feel it was a way of forcing us to upgrade which we didn’t feel we should have needed to do. Management told us that they would throw in breakfast which we had already paid for online, but was never taken off of our bill.
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Melville House Newport
Clarke Street, 39, Newport, United States
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