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4.5 (43 reviews)

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Some of the seating.
Heather C.

I did not stay here. However, I love coming to their lounge/bar area at the hotel. It is known as the "Living Room". They have very comfortable chairs and sections to sit. It has an amazing view from the harbor. They have a limited food menu but everything I have had has been delicious. I have been a few times and each experience has been wonderful. This night my girlfriends and I were out in a progressive dinner having different bites at a few places. We went here for my favorite their fig and prosciutto flatbread pizza. It is so yummy. We had a few drinks. It's quiet so you can hear your friends conversations. I love going here. In the summer they have a rooftop deck that has more great views of the harbor and nice place to get a drink. The staff is always so nice here. This is my hidden gem location. I almost did not want to post to let my secret out.

Wonderful hotel, amazing staff, as good if not better than all the luxury hotels like the Mark in NYC and Four Seasons. Staff, went out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Doodle was not just welcomed as a pet she was treated like the VIP she is. Thanks to the entire staff for making this a very special holiday for myslef, my husband and Doodle

The Living Room
Kristen S.

We visit Newport a few times a year but this was our first seat at the Brenton. Definitely not the last! It's become my new fav hotel after our overnight stay on my birthday, Fri. April 12. Upon entering their parking garage, Jack greeted us so warmly and set our stay off on the right foot. Aiden at the front desk checking us in was equally friendly and welcoming. The hotel is new and beautiful! Our room was small (as expected) but nicely appointed. The shower head wasn't the best but not a deal breaker. The "living room" was great for after dinner cocktails and a light bite. The espresso martini was a standout. Also a nice touch that the kitchen on every floor had water and a freezer full of ice cream snacks. Great location, walkable to shops and restaurants. Every staff member was so kind and welcoming. Looking forward to our next stay hopefully sooner rather than later!

They don't post the menu online, so hope this helps!

Fun new hotel with nice vibe. We enjoyed sitting in "The Living Room" for happy hour and breakfast. Staff was kind, helpful though it seemed like they could have used more help. Menus were great-- including diverse, healthy options for Sunday brunch. They offered bikes for use and we loved the free ice cream on each floor. We were especially happy to use our Chase Sapphire benefit; by booking through the travel portal we received a $100 credit to spend in the hotel as well as free breakfast. Great perk that made this spendy hotel more affordable.

Second floor bar area over looking the harbor
TJ S.

What a wonderful, modern take on a luxurious water front hotel. When guest have numerous choices of stay in Newport, including hotels, BnB, guest houses, AirBNB, etc. It is hard to beat the convenience and the location. The check in process is so easy and hassle free that took less than 5 minutes. The valet staff was friendly and efficient with our luggage. We had a special deal - late check out, complimentary breakfast, upgraded room, all very nice touch. The room was very clean, luxurious and modern. A minimalistic and elegant at the same time. We will be again for another special occasion in Newport.

Super fresh breakfast
VietCitron T.

Beautiful & chic hotel right on the harbor, super convenient to walk every where. The hotel's architectural details were very thoughtfully designed (former architect here. :) This hotel deserves a 10 stars if I could give it. We stayed for 3 days and absolutely enjoyed every moment. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. Breakfast and room service dinner were fresh and delicious! Chris, the Valet gentleman, made us feel very welcoming the moment we walked in. This hotel is extremely clean and dog friendly. My husband couldn't stop raving about it and he's picky with his hotel stays, we'll definitely come back here for many more trips to come. Thank you everyone for making our stay memorable. P.S. You might want to replace the door handle in the bathroom, it's kinda loose. :)

White Cap cocktail
Courtney N.

Did not stay, only came to the bar. Very relaxing place for an after work cocktail on a Thursday. Lovely staff, great music, fantastic view of Perotti Park and the harbor. I enjoyed my White Cap cocktail. The littlenecks were delicious, but were not shucked very well. Still enjoyable!

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Service - 10+ stars for Leo Food - 5 stars…read moreMartinis - 4 stars Far niente wine - 5 stars Ambiance - 5 stars We had a FABULOUS experience here and Leo made our anniversary extra special here. The chicken and lamb entrees were delicious and the sticky toffee pudding excellent. This definitely a place to come and have a special dinner.

Pros: We dined at the Vanderbilt bar twice and the food was pretty good, so it's worth stopping…read morehere for dinner. The place obviously is historic and the dark decor makes it feel kinda spooky, so nice to stop in the lounge for a cozy, spooky vibe. A couple of the largest (priciest) rooms are located on the bottom floor, which may provide more space and perhaps more light. I will also say that the bed was not sagging or uncomfortable, so that's good. The rooftop view is nice too. The staff was pleasant. Con's: The Vanderbilt is dark, old, musty, and way overpriced. Staged in their old "downtown mansion" the rooms/suites are so freaking tight that they don't have space for furniture with drawers or bathroom vanities (actually, barely room to turn in the loft bathroom). So you have little space to store your stuff. The suite with the loft is a death trap: God forbid there's a fire, bc all the smoke would go up to the eaves (where the bed is tucked), above the twisting wood stairs with virtually no light. Seriously, there's one tiny window in this room and it's outfitted in dark colors. Kinda drab feel for a hotel room. I plopped on the couch and was shocked with a thud, as the room furniture is hard and uncomfortable. The carpet, walls, and (fabric) bed are a handsome dark blue (which highlights gross and suspicious light-colored stains). Like other Auberge properties, the shower tiles and grout are very dark (I assume to hide mold, yuck). I'm glad I didn't notice the silverfish chillin' above the bed until I was packing up to leave. Few other negatives include dingy pool/spa area and safe didn't work. The Vanderbilt has a few activity offerings, but the Tarot card reading was all that I noticed available at the time (I'll skip the sorcery). The location is a block or so from the wharf and all the tourist shops. But, we spent our days on the lawn at Castle Hill (where we should have stayed). Essentially, if you have the money to stay at this hotel, you have the money to stay somewhere better.

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Checked in on a weekday, end of April. We were lucky to park for free at the lot next door because…read moreall the parking lots were all free until 5/1. This was so convenient for us. We parked in the front and unloaded the cars easily. We did not use valet, the Marriott lot was $48 a night. Walking to the lot next door took about 2 minutes. The lobby is spacious, clean and very pretty. There's a water machine with flavored waters. Front desk staff are very professional and friendly. Valet guys are all nice and open the doors for you 98% of the time. With the daily destination fee, you also get 2 free tickets per room to the sailing museum or a vineyard 15 mins away (Sailing museum is free on Wednesdays). Had I known the museum was free Wednesdays, I would have chose the vineyard tickets instead. You also get $20 per room to use at the bar/restaurants as well as 2 bikes to rent. We checked into connecting balcony rooms. The rooms were clean but the balcony doors were hard to open. You have to pull it back really hard before unlocking it. The beds were comfortable. There are no microwaves but I called in to request one for the room. The first night I went to skiff bar to order some food and use our 2 $20 food credits. I ordered oysters and coconut shrimp. The oyster appetizer was terrible... the oysters flesh was tiny, totally not worth it. The next morning we had the hotel buffet for $32 a head. Omelet station was good. Standard breakfast items, view was good. We really only ate there for the view. Our waitress was barely around. Hotel is at a great location. Very close to the wharf and also right across from a small aquarium. The balcony was a nice place to chill, overall the hotel wasn't crowded. It's also very safe because you need to swipe a keycard to get to the hotel rooms. Best part of staying here was a pool table in the skiff bar. While waiting for my food, I just played two games by myself. I usually stay at Hiltons but I chose this Marriott because of the location and views. Glad I made this decision. I would definitely pick this hotel again should I decide to visit Rhode Island again!

One of our favorites--and the kids love it too. Great location, walking distance to pretty much…read moreeverything in downtown Newport, especially around Bowen's Wharf. The lobby, rooms, and common areas are always clean, which we really appreciate. The staff is great, and they were even able to check my family in before I arrived, which made things super easy. Nice pool, gym, and sauna. We haven't tried dinner there yet, but we love the on-property breakfast buffet. For the evenings, there's a great bar and a little side area for the kids (pool table and some other games), which is a nice touch. We'll definitely be back--see you again soon.

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Cute hotel in Newport! Checked in a year after they first opened so the fixtures and furniture were…read moreall new and in good condition then. The room was clean and quiet during my stay and the staff were friendly and helpful. The best feature is the location-central and conveniently walkable to shops, cafes and restaurants.

What better way to spend New Year's Eve than on a swanky staycation at the Attwater Hotel? A newly…read morerenovated boutique hotel, this is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for something less massive than a hotel, but more involved than a bed and breakfast. My boyfriend and I decided to make a night of it, and check into this super cute hidden gem, nestled right behind the Newport Art Museum and steps from Bellevue Avenue and the Newport Mansions district. The facility and the rooms are sparkling clean, and don't even get me started about the decor! It is to die for - quirky, fun, and super Instagram-friendly. They are owned by Lark Hotels, a small company, and the bird details are subtly present throughout. My favorite nod to their namesake was an adorable Do Not Disturb sign that hung on the guestroom door reading "Shh.. We're Nesting." It honestly took all my willpower not to steal it! Ahem. We had a great experience with Peter, the Attwater's Front Desk Manager. Not only did he call us prior to check in to see if he could assist with anything we would need, he also upgraded us from the small Queen room that we had booked to the spacious Lark Suite, their largest accommodation. The suite had a gas fireplace, soaking tub, and gorgeous seating area with a dining table and several cozy couches and armchairs. We were super grateful for his hospitality, and even when we had a minor issue with the heating system in the room not lowering, Peter assisted us in the morning and generously offered vouchers for a future night stay. Thank you for your attention to detail and hospitality! I also LOVED the fact that the Attwater offers hot items in their included breakfast. We stay at a lot of small bed and breakfasts as stay and vacations, and one can only have so many cranberry muffins or glazed croissants. They did offer morning pastry standbys, but I was delighted to find a warm and delicious Cheddar Hash Brown Egg Bake and Shredded Brussels Slaw with Hard Boiled Eggs among the offerings. It really took the stay to the next level, and as a couple that stays at several B&Bs and small hotels, it did not go unnoticed! We can't wait for our next chance to visit :)

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Stayed for a cold winter weekend in February to get away. This is one of those reviews I hesitate…read moreto write because I don't want to let the cat out of the bag but we had a great experience. There are surely some nice places to stay in Newport but we wanted something a bit more eclectic and unique/boutique. When we saw the pictures of the decor and that each room was decorated uniquely, we were sold. We learned when we arrived that this is operated almost like a bed and breakfast with Will and his partner as the hosts. Check-in is available until 8 p.m. and the hosts live on property and can texted or called with any needs after hours. Each morning a cold gourmet breakfast is provided with takeaway items. Everything is homemade and unique. There are no hot items such as breakfast sandwiches but you'll find poached pears, chia seed pudding, fruit cup, hard boiled eggs, etc. The breakfast items were a bit more sugar-centered than we normally eat, it was a nice treat/calorie splurge. The room was spotlessly clean, as were the common areas. Hand sanitizer was located throughout the hotel and most guests wore masks. Little touches like free bottled water, french presses and coffee, and open cabinets for glasswear. They also had a wine hour with free glasses of wine. There is a big stone firepit with chairs which they will turn on when you want to use it. This was nice for a cigar and a glass of wine in the cold. We stayed in the St. George Suite on the 3rd floor. It had some funky purple wallpaper and a mini-library/gas fireplace in the small sitting room area. It felt hip and eclectic and fun. The windows had water views in the distance which was nice. The room also had a Tivoli radio (unfortunately bluetooth connection was impossible) and a wall mounted tv. A skylight above the bed was nice but ensured an early morning wakeup as there was no way we could find to close it. The bathroom shower was amazing. It was literally almost the size of our bedroom with 3 showerheads and a little thing with jets. It had a skylight so lots of natural light and a small bench. The white marble was classy and the water temperature was good. We loved the shower! The only thing we did not like about the bathroom is that it was right next to the bed which could potentially make things awkward soundwise. The doors on the rooms also did not to much to protect the sounds. We could hear others' conversations clearly and were all 'treated' to quite the 2 a.m. lovemaking performance by our hallway neighbors. That was really the only fault we could find with our stay. Overall, if you are looking for unique and classy, this is a great place to stay. The design elements are unique, the hosts are friendly and thoughtful and it's very comfortable and clean. It's one street's walking distance of the famous Cliffwalk (bring a mask, even though outdoors people wear masks in RI). You can drive or uber to downtown quickly and there are a few restaurants that are walkable. I also will commend the property for not charging the ridiculous 'resort fees' or parking fees that many properties charge. I'd rather know the total price upfront vs. being charged $30 for wifi and newspapers and am glad this hotel doesn't do the resort fee nonsense.

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I raised a respectful concern regarding guests not cleaning up after their dogs, limited walking…read morespace due to snow accumulation, and the lack of signage reminding guests to clean up after their pets. My concern was communicated professionally and solely from the standpoint of cleanliness, sanitation, and guest experience during a long-term stay. On the first occasion, an employee dismissed the concern by stating that I was "the only one" bothered by it and that people not following rules was simply "normal." As a paying guest, I believed it was reasonable to ask whether reminders or procedures were in place regarding pet waste in shared areas. On a separate occasion, I spoke directly with the manager about the same concern. He appeared communicative and helpful, and I thanked him for addressing it. Prior to raising this issue, I had consistently been told that I was one of the hotel's best guests and had never had a conflict with staff or management. However, when I later needed accommodations again, the manager told me that I had a "conflict" with him and suggested that I find another place to stay. I immediately questioned when such a conflict had ever occurred because our previous conversation had been professional and ended with me thanking him for addressing my concern. Our interactions also occurred in areas monitored by hotel surveillance, which is particularly important given how the interaction was later characterized. If you are looking for a place to stay and never need to raise a concern, this can be a decent place to stay. My experience changed only after I raised a basic sanitation concern about guests curbing and cleaning up after their dogs. For me, integrity in management matters just as much as the physical accommodations. Being told that I had a "conflict" with a manager when I had experienced the conversation very differently and knowing that the interaction occurred under hotel surveillance was deeply disappointing. I would expect management to address a guest's concern on its merits rather than characterize a professional conversation as a personal conflict. For that reason, particularly for anyone considering an extended stay, I cannot personally recommend the property based on how my concern and subsequent interaction were handled.

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