The AttwatervsWayfinder Newport
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Attwater is preferred by most writers compared to Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center. The Attwater scores 79 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Oyster, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
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
