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The Cliffside Inn vs Hotel Viking

Both Cliffside Inn and Hotel Viking are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Viking ranks slightly higher than Cliffside Inn. Hotel Viking comes in at #5 in Newport with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.

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.
Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking
7 / 10
One Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840
From $95 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms in earth tones with stylish animal-print accent pieces have silk duvets and high-thread-count sheets on beds, and rain showerheads." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The roof is definitely a highlight at the hotel, with its seasonal Top of Newport bar and lovely views across the harbor."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"With a large indoor pool, beautiful spa, and over 13,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is ideal for any type of traveler, including families, couples, and those on business." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
"A place where the grandeur of the town’s storied past meets the ultimate in modern-day amenities: deluxe guest rooms, fine dining options, appealing event spaces and a lavish full-service spa. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Just steps away from Newport's scenic harbor, Hotel Viking exudes a sense of Old World charm, combining period decor with luxurious accents like Egyptian-cotton bed linens and satin duvets." Full review
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