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Marble HousevsThe Elms
Marble House and The Elms are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Marble House ranks marginally better than The Elms. Marble House is ranked #2 in Newport with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Where.
Marble House
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840
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Fodor's "One of the most opulent of the Newport mansions, Marble House contains 500,000 cubic feet of marble." Full review
Lonely Planet "The gaudy Marble House – built of many kinds of garishly colored marble – is a whorish building." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Gold Ballroom—Newport's most ornate—decked with gilt chandeliers, panels and mirrors, is modeled after the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles." Full review
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Don't miss the Chinese Teahouse at the rear of the property, where the Vanderbilts hosted small receptions and tea parties.
Where "The seaside Chinese Tea House on the property was constructed later and used by Alva to host rallies during the women’s suffrage movement. The estate is now a National Historic Landmark." Full review
Frommer's "Architect Richard Morris Hunt outdid himself for his clients William and Alva Vanderbilt." Full review
The Elms Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
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Fodor's "The Elms was built for Edward Julius Berwind, a bituminous-coal baron." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Take a 'behind-the-scenes' tour which will have you snaking through the servants' quarters and up onto the roof." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Take time to stroll around the 12 acres of lovely landscaped grounds." Full review
Frommer's "Architect Horace Trumbauer is said to have been inspired by the Château d'Asnières outside Paris." Full review
