Description
Circa 1855. Architecturally significant, this recently restored inn is listed in the National Register. Named one of iLoveInns.com's Top 10 Most Romantic Inns in 2002, it is located in an historic residential neighborhood and sits on the country's first gaslit street. Two fireplaces highlight the elegant parlor, where classic English afternoon tea is served in Victorian tradition. Books and videos also are available there. Well-appointed guest bedrooms and suites reflect regional themes and events. Encounter period furnishings and fireplaces, with some rooms boasting two-person whirlpool tubs. Ask for the Harborview Spa which includes French doors leading to a rooftop deck with private hot tub and panoramic harbor view. Morning coffee or tea is brought to each room. In the parlor, a generous breakfast buffet begins a delicious meal followed by a hot entree. Complimentary wine and food tasting menus that pair flights of fine wine matched with artisan cheeses and other fine foods are offered daily.
This property has been featured in The Boston Globe, Westchester Magazine, Weekends For Two In New England, Sunday Mirror, Victorian Home, Inside Philadelphia, Yankee Magazine Editor's Choice, Connecticut Magazine, Frommer's New England Guidebooks, Fodors Guidebooks, Delta Sky Magazine, Rhode Island Monthly, Victorian Homes, Weekending in New England, Inside Philadelphia Magazine. Location: Ocean Community.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $125 to $525 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 13 total guest accommodations with private bath, 13 with fireplaces, 1 with hot tub, 4 with whirlpools, 3 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King and Queen.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights on weekends, three nights on holiday and summer weekends Cancellation: Deposits are not refundable. If you change or cancel a reservation 15 days prior to arrival date, you will be given a rain check for a future stay. If less than 15 days notice is given, you will forfeit your deposit. Rain check is valid for a year. Service charge of 10% applies to all changes or cancellations Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Wine and Hors d'oeuvres. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Room Service, Wine and Daily Wine & Food Pairing events featuring the best of the regional New England wines. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, CD Player, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Turn-Down Service, VCR, Hot Tub/Spa, Fireplace, DVD, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, LCD TV, High-speed wireless Internet access, Twice daily maid service and Handcrafted artisan chocolates. Amenities On Site: Library, Phone, Fireplace, Television, Hot Tub/Spa, VCR, Gift Shop, DVD, Daily Wine & Food Pairing events featuring regional wineries, DVD/Video Library and On-site parking.
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Spa Services |
Off-Site Spa Services Available
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions, Meetings, Weddings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, Gilded Age Mansions, restaurants, sailing, Tennis Hall of Fame and historic Redwood Library. Recommended Restaurants: White Horse Tavern, Tucker's Bistro, Cafe Zelda.
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Historic Interest |
Built on the first gas-lit street in America, the Victorian building with its 27 distinguished arched windows, is the oldest continuously operating Inn in Newport that was built to house and accommodate guests -- originally merchant shippers and sea captains. Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted) and Local Register (Granted). Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society and City Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Victorian Gilded Age Mansions, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Colony House,
Touro Synagogue, Trinity Church
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Ratings |
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