Sanford-Covell Villa MarinavsGilded
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Gilded is the choice of most writers compared to Sanford-Covell Villa Marina. Gilded has a TripExpert Score of 74 with approval from 2 reviewers such as Oyster, Jetsetter.
Sanford-Covell Villa Marina
 Lonely Planet
72 Washington St., Newport, RI 02840
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
 "This Victorian ‘stick-style’ place was perhaps Newport’s most lavish house when a cousin of Ralph W Emerson built it in 1869." 
Gilded
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
23 Brinley Street, Newport, RI 02840
From $169/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 - Breakfast buffet
 
 "Cheeky new B&B in Newport just steps from charming Thames Street and the gorgeous Cliff Walk, with 17 guestrooms, a croquet lawn and a sly style." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "Located on a quiet side street in Newport, the 17-room Gilded is an eclectic boutique bed-and-breakfast." Full review