Wayfinder NewportvsThe Francis Malbone House
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Francis Malbone House Inn ranks slightly higher than Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center. Francis Malbone House Inn comes in at 75 with approval from 3 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Wayfinder Newport
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterBudget
"In a town with notoriously expensive hotel prices, the Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center offers guests room rates that are consistently budget-friendly, even during the summer months." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With a more favorable price point and a more casual atmosphere than its neighbors, the Wayfinder is the place to stay if you’re looking for an affordable, personality-driven, and Insta-friendly hotel " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay at The Wayfinder Hotel in the city's North End. The hotel has 1,000 pieces of artwork, and their on-site restaurant, Nomi Park, serves an unreal lobster roll."
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Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Newport, Rhode Island has plenty of classic seaside inns where “retro styling” is more likely to mean the 1870s, but it’s a 1970s vibe that’s on display at the Wayfinder. That’s just the..." Full review
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
