A new build on Long Wharf, an inn on the coast road or an address in the heart of the old town? We listen first, then find the luxury hotel in Newport that suits your trip to Rhode Island, with personal advice. Booked through suitespot, breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it, depending on the hotel – around €500 on average for two nights.
Castle Hill Inn Newport · Ocean DriveFor quiet on the coast and four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide, stay at the Castle Hill Inn Newport on Ocean Avenue. Sailors, dog owners and I Prefer members are in the right place at The Brenton, right on Long Wharf. And if you want to explore the old town on foot, book The Vanderbilt Newport on Mary Street, which holds one Michelin Key.Not sure which of Newport's best hotels fits your trip? This overview shows each one with its location, price per night and suitespot score. Our tip: for sailing days and evenings by the water, stay at The Brenton; for quiet on the coast, at the Castle Hill Inn Newport.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brenton | Long Wharf | ★ 4.6/5 | 250 € |
| Castle Hill Inn Newport | Ocean Drive | ★ 4.8/5 | 450 € |
| The Vanderbilt Newport | Downtown | ★ 4.5/5 | 555 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in Newport with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.6I Prefer31 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
4.8590 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840
4.541 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3027, United States
New among old wharves: The Brenton opened in July 2020 at the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf, on the site of a former two-story building. Boston architects Group One Partners designed it together with the Newport Historic District Commission, so it sits comfortably among the old harbor buildings.
The Brenton · Long WharfRooms with a wall of glass: Rooms start at around 450 square feet and have floor-to-ceiling windows. Bulgari amenities wait in the bathroom, the beds are dressed in Matouk linens, and if you want a morning workout, there is a Peloton bike in the room.
Dogs welcome on the harbor: Four-legged guests are welcome, and a pet concierge looks after their needs. With 57 rooms on five floors, the hotel stays easy to take in.
Above the harbor: On the second floor of The Brenton, The Living Room serves seasonal New England small plates for sharing from breakfast through dinner, plus brunch on Sundays. The brass bar pours craft cocktails, and the windows look out over the boats.
The Vanderbilt Newport · DowntownBreakfast your way: At The Vanderbilt Newport, the daily breakfast for two that comes with suitespot is served in the restaurant The Dining Room or by room service.
Cooking from the bay: Rhode Island has its own rules at the table. Clam chowder comes clear rather than creamy, stuffies are quahog clams stuffed and baked in the shell, and johnnycakes are thin cakes of white cornmeal. In summer, add a Del's, a half-frozen lemonade.
In season, the rooftop bar at The Brenton opens in the late afternoon and stays open until sunset, with fire pits, lawn games and views in three directions. There is a dress code; our travel advisors will tell you what to wear.
Michelin Key: The Vanderbilt Newport on Mary Street holds one Michelin Key. With its Keys, the Michelin Guide recognizes hotels where the stay itself is the experience. They have nothing to do with the stars it awards to restaurants.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Forbes Travel Guide: The Castle Hill Inn Newport on Ocean Avenue has four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes awards them after anonymous inspection stays in which service counts above all. At both hotels, suitespot adds breakfast for two and, when available, a better room at check-in.
Summers in the Gilded Age: From the 1890s on, families who were among America's wealthiest built summer villas along Bellevue Avenue. They lived in them for only six to eight weeks a year; today tours lead through several of them.
The Brenton · NewportAlong the cliffs: The Cliff Walk runs between the rocks and the villa gardens, with the ocean on one side and the lawns of the summer houses on the other. It is public because Rhode Island's right of shoreline access is older than the villas. Down in town you will find 18th-century houses, the Touro Synagogue of 1763 and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Sailing where the America's Cup was raced: The Brenton takes its name from Brenton Reef at the entrance to Narragansett Bay, near where the America's Cup was sailed for 113 years. Guests can go aboard Brenton One, a 36-foot Hinckley picnic boat, ideally at sunset. So a stay at one of the luxury hotels in Newport can include an evening out on the bay.
Set out just after sunrise, when the light runs low across the water and you have the path almost to yourself. Sturdy shoes help, as some stretches cross rocks.
Newport is compact, yet each address has its own rhythm. That is why the luxury hotels in Newport differ less in comfort than in what begins outside the door.
The Brenton · NewportOn the harbor: The Brenton stands right on the water, at the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf. Shops, restaurants and boat tours are steps away. For sailors, couples on a short break and guests with dogs.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
In the old town: The Vanderbilt Newport is on Mary Street. From here you explore the colonial lanes on foot, and Bellevue Avenue with its villas is not far.
On Ocean Avenue: The Castle Hill Inn Newport sits on the coast road in the southwest of the island, away from the bustle of downtown. The right choice if you want quiet by the sea after a day in town.
The Brenton starts at 250 €, the Castle Hill Inn Newport at 450 € and The Vanderbilt Newport at 554 €. For your dates, you will find all current prices further down in the hotel list.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor and old town | |||
| The Vanderbilt Newport | 554 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| The Brenton | 250 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Ocean Avenue, coast road | |||
| Castle Hill Inn Newport | 450 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
Included with suitespot: At all three hotels you get breakfast for two from the first night and, when available, an upgrade at check-in. The Brenton and The Vanderbilt Newport add a 100 US dollar hotel credit, and when occupancy allows, you can check in earlier and leave later there. The Brenton and the Castle Hill Inn Newport welcome you with a gift.
The Brenton · NewportPoints: At The Brenton you earn with I Prefer, the program of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Since we book directly with the hotel, I Prefer credits your points and status benefits. The Castle Hill Inn Newport and The Vanderbilt Newport do not belong to a loyalty program; there, the suitespot benefits count.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comNewport through the seasons: June and September are mild, the water is warm enough and the Cliff Walk pleasantly quiet. In high summer the harbor fills with sailboats, and in late July and early August the Folk Festival and the Jazz Festival take over; that is when to book your 5-star hotel in Newport early. In winter the town is still and clear, with plenty of room in the harbor restaurants.
In Newport you earn I Prefer points at The Brenton. The Castle Hill Inn Newport and The Vanderbilt Newport are not part of a program; there, suitespot brings breakfast for two and an upgrade when available. Bookings go through at the direct rate, which means your I Prefer status applies with us too.
One of the 3 hotels in Newport belongs to a hotel loyalty program: I Prefer. The other 2 hotels are independently run – there you receive the suitespot benefits without a loyalty program.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Newport |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | The Brenton |
Which hotel in Newport suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for all three hotels at a glance.
2 of the 3 hotels are housed in historic buildings. 2 hotels have a spa, one has a pool. One hotel holds a Michelin Key, and one is listed in the Forbes Travel Guide.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vanderbilt Newport | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | ||
| The Brenton | 2020 | – | ||||
| Castle Hill Inn Newport | ✓ | 4 stars |
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Meet our team →The Brenton starts at 250 €, the Castle Hill Inn Newport at 450 € and The Vanderbilt Newport at 554 €. Breakfast for two comes with suitespot at all three.
For quiet on the coast, the Castle Hill Inn Newport; for sailing days, your dog and points, The Brenton; for exploring the old town on foot, The Vanderbilt Newport.
The Vanderbilt Newport on Mary Street holds one Michelin Key.
The Castle Hill Inn Newport on Ocean Avenue, with four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.
The Brenton, at the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf. Guests can also go sailing on the hotel's own boat, Brenton One.
Yes, at The Brenton with I Prefer. The Castle Hill Inn Newport and The Vanderbilt Newport do not belong to a loyalty program.
At The Brenton, yes, and a pet concierge takes care of your dog there. For the other two hotels, our travel advisors are happy to check the conditions for you.
Yes, The Brenton has a seasonal rooftop bar with harbor views, fire pits and lawn games.
At The Brenton and at The Vanderbilt Newport, 100 US dollars each, on top of breakfast and an upgrade when available.
No, at all three hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Walk the Cliff Walk past the villas, tour the summer houses on Bellevue Avenue, visit the Touro Synagogue and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and go sailing on Narragansett Bay.
As early as possible for the Folk Festival and the Jazz Festival in late July and early August. June and September are mild, and winter is calm and clear.