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    Rosecliff staircase
    Chris K.

    There are several mansions to visit in Newport. I would put Rosecliff on the list! The house is bright and the property itself is refined elegance. Rosecliff has been the star of many shows and films, including The Gilded Age, Robert Redford's The Great Gadsby, 27 Dresses, Armistead, and True Lies. You should plan about an hour to visit the mansion. The first floor with its ballroom is especially lovely. On the second floor is an exhibit dedicated to the architects of many of the Gilded Age properties and the techniques they used. The house has a nice gift shop on its lower level where you can find jewelry, hand cream, and other assorted gifts. They offer a free audio tour in their app that's full of interesting information. Parking is free and is located on the property and an easy walk to the front entrance. There is no food service at Rosecliff. You can find a cafe at The Breakers visitor center.

    Rosecliff Mansion, Newport
    Bruce K.

    A former private mansion, Rosecliff is now open to the public as a historic house museum. It was built in the early 1900s by one of the four partners in the Comstock Lode and since I visited Virginia City Nevada https://www.yelp.com/biz/virginia-city-virginia-city-3?hrid=THl0VgGYzWE12IuwOl1Jiw earlier this eyar, it was quite timely. The mansion is modeled after the Grand Trianon of Versailles but the real highlights are the grounds. There is a tremendous view of the harbor and of course, parts of the movies The Great Gatsby and True Lies were filmed here. Enjoy the house and then walk the grounds. It's very cool. [Review 18646 overall - 66 in Rhode Island - 2168 of 2022.]

    The Ballroom
    Helene S.

    The sordid tale of Rosecliff Mansion. A fortune made from the Comstock Lode. Debutantes. The Gilded Age. Parties with the Vanderbilts. Disrepair. And A Murdered Architect. Rescued by the Monroe family from New Orleans, Rosecliff Mansion has a very colorful history. Commissioned by silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs, the mansion was designed by architect Stanford White. It was modeled after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat at a Versailles in France. It was completed in 1902 at a cost of 2.5 million dollars. The mansion has a beautiful Grand Staircase, a Louis XIV-style ballroom (the largest in Newport), a Louis XVI dining room, a billiard room converted to a library and Crystal chandeliers. It was the site of ballets, operas and even a circus until the Gilded Age ended with the start of World War I. A series of accidents and tragedies ensued. The house slowly fell into disrepair. It was sold for $21,000 in 1941, but not fixed due to the tragic death of the newest owner. It was eventually bought and restored by the Monroe family of New Orleans. They donated the mansion and furnishings to be enjoyed today. Rosecliff Mansion has been featured in several movies including The Great Gatsby, True Lies and 27 Dresses. The architect Stanford White was part of the firm of McKim, Mead & White. The firm was popular in the most exclusive New York Social Circles. White designed New York's Century Club and the neoclassical arch in Washington Square. He was murdered at age 53 by the husband of an ex-lover, who he seduced when she was underage, on the roof garden of the original Madison Square Garden, a building that ironically he had also designed. Get a pass to view Rosecliff along with other Newport Mansions. Check the hours. It closed at 3 during our visit. Parking available. Reciprocal museum passes accepted. See this one before you visit The Breakers or The Marble House if you have time.

    The Great Hall was truly great!
    Warren D.

    A fair alternative to The Breakers, but definitely far less exciting and some opportunity is squandered. Again, the audio tour is a must as there isn't much signage throughout the home; the audio really ties all of the elements in the room together and provides background and context. The story of the original owners is far more interesting than the house itself, and there almost seemed to be a curse with the owners until the Monroes purchased the property and enjoyed 25 summers here. The biggest lost opportunity is that of the odd display case filled with movie posters. There is no signage or explanation on the audio tour, but thankfully a staff member was in the area and mentioned that approximately seven films had used Rosecliff for some of their scenes. The house is also home to a rotating exhibit, which was currently one about Audubon and his famous birds books. While mildly interesting, I did not quite understand the connection and the entire space was a bit lost on me.

    Carolyn B.

    Visited this mansion and was very impressed. Unlike the breakers, there were some nice gardens on the premises and as a matter of fact the flower and garden show was there on the week-end before we saw it. Very elegant. Years ago it was famous for all the flowers grown and people clamored to see them. A couple of famous movies were filmed their - The Great Gatsby was one of them. They seemed to be a little more clever about how they spent their money to make the place look like a showcase. Don't miss this mansion.

    John J.

    I agree with another poster to do this on a package. I did like The Rosecliff and the information on the birds and hats was interesting. The outside is the best part of this property. I'm always interested in the kitchens of these Mansions and was disappointed to hear that the Rosecliff modernize to accommodate the large parties. The shower between two bedrooms also took away from the step back in time.

    Carley M.

    Beautiful location, great for weddings but whatever they use on the grass ruined my only worn once jlo silver shoes during the wedding reception i attended. I changed to flip flops within 3 hrs because it scared me

    Alexandra S.

    If you've never been on a tour of Newport's Mansion Row, it's worth going at least once to see what some of those robber barons back in the day built for themselves. And if you're interested in architecture and history, there is much to learn and study. If you're interested in landscape architecture and design, well once again, you will have come to the right place. There are a number of mansions to choose from. Two of my favorites are Rosecliff and The Breakers; the latter built by the Vanderbilts. There are others of course so you can take your pick and visit one or all if you'd got the time, money and patience. Rosecliff gets a special review because it was the site of my cousin's wedding awhile back and I got to spend a lot of time there checking things out. It's quite a property both inside and outside with views beyond belief from every angle. This property has also been featured in several movies including The Great Gatsby and Amistad. One a very recent Newport visit, we didn't go in again but just drove by. The drive itself down Bellevue Avenue is impressive and worth a look-see if you haven't got the time or inclination for a tour. For you brides and grooms looking for a venue, this one is quite a stunner. Hosting an event here certainly makes for a great wow factor. Rosecliff was commissioned by a silver heiress from Nevada by the name of Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899 and was modeled after The Grand Trianon at Versailles. Of course. Mrs. Oelrich was known for giving lavish but quite formal and staid parties. When Rosecliff really came alive was in the 1940s when the Monroe family from New Orleans purchased the property and threw a bunch of wild costume parties. They came to Newport to cool off during the summers but it sounds like they heated up the social scene in a great way. New Orleanians can certainly still show the Yankees a thing or two about throwing a good party. As a summer "cottage" in particular it would be hard to find anything wrong with this place. The rooms are large, airy and brilliantly light and bright due to to the gorgeous expanses of windows and French doors leading to the outside. And the breezes and views of the ocean are perfect for sitting out on the back veranda sipping a cocktail. The architect was Sanford White of the renowned McKim, Mead and White architectural firm. They've done some beautiful homes outside of mansion row, in other parts of New England and the world. Going on one of these tours is well worth a visit. Prepare to be blown away by pomp and excess. But personally, I like to imagine those Monroe costume parties. My mask is at the ready. All I need is an invitation.

    Staircase
    Stephanie G.

    This place has some great features, the facade is great, the grand staircase when you come in is striking, and it's got a beautiful view of the ocean. The downside is that it's sparsely decorated compared to the other houses (almost nothing the grand ballroom, just a basic table in the dining room, etc). And upstairs there are a couple of rooms that are decorated, but a large portion is dedicated to an art show (currently one focused on yachts). It's just very similar to a lot of the other Newport Mansions in terms of time period and style, but just a bit less impressive. If you are doing a 5 house pass, it's not bad, but it wasn't very remarkable on it's own. It draws a lot of comparisons to better, more impressive houses, so on it's own it's fine, but it has stiff competition from other Gilded Age mansions. They also focus on movies that have been filmed here...which made me watch 27 Dresses and fyi: the mansion is featured for about 10 seconds in a clip segment of all the weddings the protagonist has been to. It's not like this is the final big scene location. Damn you tour for making me watch that movie. Anyway, it's fine overall, but make it one of the later stops in case you run low on time.

    Front View of Rosecliffe
    Ashley P.

    I have come to the conclusion that I need to marry rich so that the ceremony and reception can be held here at Rosecliff. That is all. Haha, but seriously, what a beautiful and exquisite property. Upon entering you are faced with an ornate, heart shaped grand staircase. Before climbing this for the second part of the tour, you are led into the ballroom by the real, live tour guide (most of the mansions have audio headsets now). This ballroom is the biggest in Newport and boasts an en filade style design. Meaning. . . the doors in the front lead through to the back with an unobstructed view, making this an ideal setting for outdoor/indoor parties! This place was definitely built with the idea of having a good time in mind. . . which is my kind of place! A billiard room sits off from the ballroom along with a dining room and back patio. I enjoyed hearing about the "Bal Blanc", a party that was held with the theme of white and silver, swans swimming in the fountain, etc. Sounds like the Ultimate White Parties of today, with much more elegance! The upstairs bedrooms were modest, in comparison to some of the others I've seen in Newport Mansions. . . but cozy. There was a display of 70's high fashion up here? Not sure why. Another fun fact. . . several movies have been filmed with scenes here including the Great Gatsby, True Lies, Amistad, and most recently, 27 Dresses. Rosecliff is rentable. . . like for my wedding in the future :-D

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    The Preservation Society of Newport County is a non-profit organization based in Newport, Rhode…read moreIsland and its top priority is the preservation and conservation of its historic houses and their collections. This work includes restoration of roofs and windows, conservation of fragile textiles, cleaning and restoration of valuable paintings and much more. At any given time, dozens of projects are underway. A visit to the Newport Mansions is a donation to The Preservation Society of Newport County. During the holiday season, The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms welcome visitors with spectacular holiday displays so it was a great opportunity to visit. In addition to the house holiday display, there is an outdoor holiday display called Sparkling Lights at The Breakers from November 22 to December 29, 2024 on select evenings. Admission is only at 4 pm, 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:30 pm and 6 pm. Gates close at 6:30 pm and the house and grounds close at 8 pm. Timed admissions tickets can be purchased online at https://www.newportmansions.org/. Tickets include access to the lavishly decorated rooms inside the house during the same visit. About a week prior, I bought 2 tickets for December 20, 2024 at 6:00PM ($40.00 each) and I was really looking forward to it. However, there was a winter advisory and it was snowing on the day of. Driving conditions were unsafe. I was worried I was going to lose my money since the website indicated tickets may not be resold, non-transferrable, non-refundable, and cannot be used for a different date. I tried calling the Preservation Society of Newport County, but there were just prompts and I couldn't talk to a live person. I sent a direct message to @newport.mansions through Instagram and they responded promptly that I could receive a refund by emailing info@newportmansions.org. Gary Ruff, Associate Communications Manager, responded and instructed me with what information he needed to provide the refund. I was so appreciative. Thankfully, the snow cleared and temperature warmed up a bit so I bought 2 tickets for December 29, 2024 at 4:00PM ($40.00 each). All the decorated Christmas trees, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree, poinsettias, garlands, wreaths and fresh floral in the interior of The Breakers were beautiful and then walking through the lights and illuminated displays of the outdoor 13-acre landscape was just a cherry on the top. The Preservation Society of Newport County also partnered with Stoneacre Brasserie to offer holiday treats and adult beverages. Thank you to The Preservation Society of Newport County for everything you are doing to protect, preserve, and present an exceptional collection of house museums and landscapes.

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