The Francis Malbone HousevsThe 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.
The Francis Malbone House
Fodor's
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet Fodor's
392 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Report6.0
"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 "Beautifully decorated and immaculately kept with a lush garden, it is one of Newport's finest inns." Full review
Fodor's "The painted-brick main house, which overlooks a private courtyard with a fountain and, across the street, the harbor, features rooms with working gas fireplaces; a dozen rooms also have..." Full review
Condé Nast TravelerThe Cliffside Inn
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Tablet
2 Seaview Ave, Newport, RI 02840
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
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 "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 "Gilded Age ambiance with the kind of thoughtful comforts you imagine Victorian servants would provide, just a block from the Cliff Walk." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In Newport, Rhode Island’s historic district, tradition isn’t exactly in short supply. But with the Cliffside Inn, the New England–based Lark Hotels has transformed a beautiful Victorian..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Supremely cosy Newport stay the Cliffside Inn is a slightly humbler prospect than, say, the Vanderbilts’ Breakers mansion down the road; but this Victorian deserves a vaunted rep. It was..." Full review
Tablet19.9
"In Newport, Rhode Island’s historic district, tradition isn’t exactly in short supply. But with the Cliffside Inn, the New England–based Lark Hotels has transformed a beautiful Victorian..." Full review
