We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Rhode Island, USA. We have also included accommodation in mansions, historic buildings, inns, country estates, old châteaus, boutique hotels, guest houses and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Step back in time and experience authentic old world elegance at The Chanler, the only hotel located on Newport's famed Cliff Walk. As one of the most historic properties in New England, it is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic. Twenty elegantly furnished rooms comprise The Chanler's unique accommodations, each designed around a historical period or decorative theme. The rooms are accessible via stairs only. Indulge in extraordinary meals at one of the property’s celebrated restaurants as you relish ocean views and relax in an atmosphere of tranquil elegance.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Rhode Island.
Great bar. Popular among couples. One block from Newport, Rhode Island's vibrant Thames Street and the waterfront, this renovated, 19th century mill offers suites with historic appeal and contemporary amenities. The suites at Mill Street Inn feature original beams and exposed brick walls. Guests will feel pampered with its linens, plush dressing gowns and Lather Spa bath products. After a day of exploring Newport, guests can watch the flat-screen TV and refresh with complimentary in-room fruit and snacks. In good weather, the Mill Street Inn serves a free continental breakfast on the hotel's rooftop deck from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which overlooks Newport city centre and the Newport Harbor and in its dining rooms in the off season. Guests will also enjoy the afternoon tea that is served daily in the Inn's dining.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in Newport, 400 metres from Easton's Beach, The Cliffside Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 2.2 km from King Park Beach, 2.6 km from Belmont Beach and 1.5 km from Vinland Estate - McAuley Hall. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At The Cliffside Inn every room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rosecliff Mansion, International Tennis Hall of Fame and The Preservation Society of Newport County. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 45 km from The Cliffside Inn.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing boutique hotel in Rhode Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great value. Popular among couples. This Victorian-style bed and breakfast in Newport’s Mansion District is less than 1 mile from Newport Harbor. It offers a terrace and elegant rooms with a fireplace and flat-screen TV. Ivy Lodge is less than 1 mile from Newport Art Museum, Rose Island Light House and Salve Regina University. Each of Ivy Lodge’s rooms provides a DVD player, CD player and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are brightly decorated. The lodge features a 33-foot gothic oak entry hall and a fireplace in the spacious living room. Guests can enjoy a full made-to-order breakfast that includes baked apples and homemade breads.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Lively. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Newport, 1.2 km from King Park Beach, Almondy Inn Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 3 km from Belmont Beach, 1.6 km from The Preservation Society of Newport County and 2.6 km from Chateau-sur-Mer. The inn features city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. At the inn rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Almondy Inn Bed & Breakfast include Easton's Beach, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Rosecliff Mansion. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Great interior design. Centrally located in the charming town of Newport, Rhode Island, this bed and breakfast offers elegant accommodations, beautiful on-site gardens and is within walking distance to the harbor and beaches. Guests staying at the Town & Tide Inn will find easy access to many of the area's most popular points of interest. Historic Colonial homes and mansions, quaint local restaurants and the scenic waterfront are all only a short distance away. Guests can also enjoy a daily gourmet breakfast served in the dining room or in the seasonal garden.Show full description
Historic. Great location. The Howland House Inn was built around 1765, and has been restored and renovated since. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi at this inn. Each accommodation is a suite at the Howland House Inn and comes with a seating area and an en-suite bathroom. The Howland House Inn is within 500 metres from various waterfront dining options like The Landing Restaurant, Diego’s, The Black Pearl and others. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is 644 metres away.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Popular among couples. Situated within 500 metres of Touro Synagogue and the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. All air conditioned rooms feature a fireplace, flat-screen TV and bathrobes. Suites offer a refrigerator and spa bath. A gourmet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property and homemade chocolate chip cookies are served nightly. Complimentary wine and cheese is served daily in the parlor or on one of the porches at the property. Rosecliff Mansion is 1 km from Hydrangea House Inn. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This guest house is one of the most popular in Rhode Island among couples.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. This 300 year old house won the Newport Historic Preservation award.Set 1.3 km from Touro Synagogue, Captain Simeon Potter House offers barbecue facilities and free WiFi. Offering a patio, air conditioned units and have a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a dishwasher and oven. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and the property can arrange a bicycle rental service. International Tennis Hall of Fame is 1.9 km from the bed and breakfast, while The Preservation Society of Newport County is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 45 km from Captain Simeon Potter House.Show full description
This is likely one of the most charming, historic and romantic bed and breakfasts in Rhode Island! WOW!
Boutique hotel.Creative. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Situated in New Shoreham, 1.6 km from Fred Benson Town Beach, Old Town Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 2.4 km from Mosquito Beach, 4.5 km from Southeast Lighthouse and 2.8 km from Greenway Walking Trails. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. You can play tennis at Old Town Inn, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Baby Beach, Block Island and Block Island Historical Society. The nearest airport is Block Island State Airport, a few steps from Old Town Inn.Show full description
I would describe this as the most creative and cosy boutique hotel in Rhode Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy. This bed and breakfast is one block from Bristol Harbor, which is part of Narragansett Bay. The inn offers a daily homemade breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms at the William’s Grant Inn Bed and Breakfast are uniquely decorated in regional themes. Each room has a private bathroom with robes and a hair dryer. The William's Grant Inn perfectly located to explore the area. Colt State Park is 2 miles from the inn. Roger Williams University and Blithewold Mansion and Arboretum are within a 5-minute drive of the inn.Show full description
Boutique hotel. This Federalist style boutique hotel in Newport, Rhode Island is just a 10-minute walk from the scenic Cliff Walk and beach. It features individually themed rooms and on-site parking. The elegant rooms at the Marshall Slocum Inn are decorated with period antique furniture, sailing artwork and have original hardwood floors. Each room provides a tablet with video streaming channels like Netflix and Hulu Plus. A private bathroom with a hairdryer is also available. Built in the 1800s, Marshall Slocum Inn boasts its original architecture. Guests can relax on the large deck overlooking the gardens or the concierge desk can help arrange activities and reservations. Bellevue Avenue, the Tennis Hall of Fame and the harbor front are within a 10-minute walk of this cozy boutique hotel. The Newport Mansions are just a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Historic. This bed and breakfast is located in a historic hill neighborhood in a Victorian home built in 1855. Downtown Newport and its many shops and restaurants are only a few blocks away. Rooms at the Serenity Inn Newport are inspired by European furnishings. All rooms have an en suite bathroom. The 450-acre Norman Bird Sanctuary, with 7 miles of hiking trails, is 10 minutes from the Serenity Inn Newport. Newport State Airport is just over 5 minutes away and Newport's city centre is within 4 minutes drive.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Gardenview Bed and Breakfast in Newport provides adults-only accommodation with water sports facilities, a garden and a tennis court. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Guests can use the fitness room, or enjoy garden views. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a TV and a private bathroom with hot tub and a hair dryer. All units include a fireplace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Gardenview Bed and Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Newport, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy windsurfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Gardenview Bed and Breakfast include Gooseberry Beach, Bailey's Beach and King Park Beach. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 46 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest bed and breakfasts in Rhode Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Great location. This proeprty features uniquely styled guestrooms with free Wi-Fi access. Enjoy views of Newport Harbor from the rooftop terrace. Newport’s Cliff Walk is 2.1 km away. The Outlook Inn boasts costal-style rooms decorated with modern furnishings and high ceilings. Cable TV and an en suite bathroom are also available with each room. Relax in the private garden at the The Outlook Inn. Guests can use the copy and fax services. An American breakfast, including bread, scones, and fruit is served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. Tour Newport’s historic mansions, just 1.1 km from the inn. The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is 900 metres away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great bar. Situated in Westerly, 15 km from Mystic Seaport, Margin Street Inn features accommodation with water sports facilities, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property has river and garden views, and is 19 km from Foxwoods Casinos. Towers in Narragansett is 38 km from the bed and breakfast. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 58 km from Margin Street Inn.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful bed and breakfast in Rhode Island. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Boutique hotel.Great value. Popular among women. The Sea Breeze Inn is located in Middletown, 3.4 km from Whitehall Museum House. Free private parking is available on site. Easton's Beach is 645 metres from the property and Newport is 3.8 km away. Every room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk, wired internet connection and a private balcony. The Sea Breeze Inn features free WiFi throughout the property. It offers an onsite café, where a complimentary breakfast is served every morning Second Beach is 2.9 km from The Sea Breeze Inn, while Norman Bird Sanctuary is 4.3 km from the property. T.F. Green Airport is 47.5 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design.Opened August 2021. Located in South Kingstown, 4.7 km from Towers in Narragansett, Shepherd’s Run provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. The property is around 26 km from International Tennis Hall of Fame, 27 km from Rosecliff Mansion and 27 km from The Preservation Society of Newport County. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Shepherd’s Run have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Chateau-sur-Mer is 28 km from Shepherd’s Run, while Vinland Estate - McAuley Hall is 28 km away. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 34 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most STYLISH boutique hotel in Rhode Island.
Inn / Guest House.Great views. This waterfront Newport, Rhode Island property features an on-site restaurant and luxury accommodations. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A fireplace and a flat-screen cable TV are included in each room at Castle Hill Inn. Select rooms have a sea view. Private bathrooms are equipped with towels. Guests can use complimentary bikes to explore Newport. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and fishing. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are available in the dining room at Newport’s Castle Hill Inn. Additional food and drinks are served at the Sunset Terrace Bar. The Newport Mansions and the Cliff Walk are both 5.4 km from the inn. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Armistead Cottage Bed and Breakfast, featuring free WiFi, is a Victorian Style Inn furnished with antiques, stained glass and queen and king size bedrooms. Each bedroom has an en suite private bathroom with a shower and tub. Our guests particularly love to relax on our wide front porch which also boasts a swing. Free on-site parking. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer, a fireplace, AC, flat screen TV with DVD player, a desk and seating area. We provide a guest refrigerator filled with complimentary beverages as well as a coffee and tea maker in the Inn. Each morning a home made breakfast is served in our dining room. The property is 1.3 km from Easton's beach. Touro Synagogue is 1 km from Armistead Cottage Bed & Breakfast, while International Tennis Hall of Fame is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, located 44.3 km from the property.Show full description
This is the most lively bed and breakfast in Rhode Island.
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