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Francis Malbone House Inn vs The Cliffside Inn

Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Cliffside Inn ranks marginally better than Francis Malbone House Inn. Cliffside Inn ranks #9 in Newport with praise from 3 publications such as Frommer's, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.

Francis Malbone House Inn
Francis Malbone House Inn
7 / 10
392 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A lavish inn... all rooms have working gas fireplaces, and a dozen also have whirlpool tubs. A sumptuous breakfast is served." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"An 18th century Georgian mansion turned bed-and-breakfast, the 18 room Francis Malbone House Inn is loaded with upscale charm." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"With a history dating back to the 18th century, The Francis Malbone House features elegant decor, antique furnishings and an idyllic atmosphere perfect for any celebration or romantic getaway." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Beautifully decorated and immaculately kept with a lush garden, it is one of Newport's finest inns." Full review
The Cliffside Inn
The Cliffside Inn
7 / 10
2 Seaview Ave, Newport, RI 02840
From $169 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This lovely Victorian inn near the Cliff Walk, overlooking Newport's first beach, gets everything right." Full review
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Ask for a room with a water view—if you're lucky you'll get the Beatrice, which has a tub with a view of Easton Bay. Three of the rooms have separate entrances, and there's a three-room cottage on the grounds.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The main house and its adjoining cottage are a living museum, filled with great antiques and romantic canvases painted in the early 20th century by Turner." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Gilded Age ambiance with the kind of thoughtful comforts you imagine Victorian servants would provide, just a block from the Cliff Walk." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This lovely Victorian inn near the Cliff Walk, overlooking Newport's first beach, gets everything right. It's fancy enough to provide guests a taste of the Gilded Age, but the owners also..." Full review
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Ask for a room with a water view—if you're lucky you'll get the Beatrice, which has a tub with a view of Easton Bay. Three of the rooms have separate entrances, and there's a three-room cottage on the grounds.