The Vanderbilt, Auberge CollectionvsThe Attwater
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Grace Vanderbilt is the choice of most professionals compared to The Attwater. Grace Vanderbilt ranks #3 in Newport with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Oyster, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Tablet
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
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41 Mary Street, Newport, RI 02840
From $292/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "The Vanderbilts gave the property to the city of Newport; it's been a hotel since 1997." Full review
Fodor's "This Grace Hotel property aims to impress, and does... the rooftop deck has cocktail service and a spectacular view of Newport Harbor." Full review
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Formal dining in Muse, serving the contemporary cuisine of chef Jonathan Cartwright of Maine's renowned White Barn Inn.
Tablet18.0
"The former Vanderbilt Hall, semi-miraculously tucked in to a quiet street in central Newport, has evolved with the times... so that the character of the place shines through." Full review
Jetsetter "Beaux-Arts beauty with a destination spa and French-inspired restaurant in the heart of tony Newport." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "An impressive three-storey brick mansion tucked on a side street near Newport's bustling downtown, The Vanderbilt Grace hotel serves as a reminder of Newport's splendid past." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "In the lovely Historic Hill neighbourhood of Newport, Rhode Island, Vanderbilt Grace hotel is a handsome red-bricked Gilded Age mansion that recalls a bygone era of stately elegance." Full review
Fodor's "Impressive vintage paintings used for magazine covers adorn the muted blue walls of the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel's intimate dining room, making this venue a favorite for a special-occasion dinner." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Sitting near the waterfront in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, Vanderbilt is a member of the Auberge Resorts Collection hotel group." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? Stepping into the lobby here is like stepping into the foyer of this Gilded Age mansion during its heyday a hundred years ago...." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Here authenticity means something quite different from museum-grade preservation. The former Vanderbilt Hall, semi-miraculously tucked in to a quiet street in central Newport, has evolved..." Full review
The Attwater Jetsetter Tablet
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Mr & Mrs Smith
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI 02840
From $139/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
Jetsetter "Historic B&B turned contemporary hotel in Newport, RI, with an all-day cafe and impressive tech amenities." Full review
Tablet18.7
"Something as down-to-earth as a tasteful little b&b like the Attwater can seem rather revolutionary... the location is very much in the middle of historic Newport." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Newport's charming historic district, The Attwater is a cozy three-pearl bed-and-breakfast for leisure travelers and couples who want easy access to surrounding tourist attractions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A three-story former beer hall that dates from 1910 and stands just off Bellevue Avenue, the main drag through Newport’s mansion district." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Newport's newest hotel has the bold attire of a mid-summer beach party with turquoise, lime green and coral prints, ikat headboards and snazzily patterned geometric rugs." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In Newport, where “summer” is a verb, where tennis is still played on grass, and where the very smell in the air is a sort of privileged New England potpourri of ocean breezes,..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set in a neo-colonial mansion a few blocks from the water, the Attwater hotel in Newport has more nautical know-how than a summer sailing crew. Rooms are primarily decorated with ocean..." Full review
