Sanford-Covell Villa MarinavsMill Street Inn
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Mill Street Inn ranks significantly better than Sanford-Covell Villa Marina. Mill Street Inn comes in at #8 in Newport with endorsements from 3 sources like Oyster, Frommer's and 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." 
Mill Street Inn
 Oyster
 Jetsetter
 Lonely Planet
 U.S. News & World Report
 Frommer's
75 Mill St., Newport, RI 02840
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 
Upscale
 "Housed in a former mill, Newport’s Mill Street Inn is a historic property with modern interiors." Full review
 "An all-suite charmer in a former woodworking mill in the center of Newport's historic district." Full review
 "Located in the heart of downtown Newport, studio and one-bedroom suites in this former mill with exposed brickwork, high ceilings and neutral colour palettes, offer excellent value." Full review
 "Offers a range of 23 suites, from studios to townhouses, all of which feature free Wi-Fi access...recent guests said they loved the water pressure in the showers, as well as the breakfast spread.  " Full review
 "Sleek and crisp, using original beams and exposed brick walls to create a timeless look. There are a variety of room styles, from studio suites, to deluxe suites for four, to duplex townhouse suites." Full review