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Francis Malbone House Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Circa 1760. Newport, during the 18th century, was one of the busiest harbors in the Colonies. The Francis Malbone House is the proud recipient of the 5 Star Diamond Award. The only inn in Newport to have this recognition. Fine furnishings fill the rooms, most of which offer a fireplace. Twelve rooms includej acuzzi tubs. Our location, on the harborfront, is another wonderful feature. The breakfasts, heralded by Bon Appetit, include entrees such as pecan waffles with maple whipped cream or eggs Benedict with a roasted red pepper hollandaise. Guests are sure to be busy exploring Newport with its abundance of historic sites and spectacular mansions.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Award winning

    • Harborfront

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Secretarial services

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Caring

    • Off-Street parking

    • Located in the "Heart of Newport"

    • informative innkeepers

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  • February Mid-Week Special

    2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012

    Enjoy the peace and quiet of our City by the sea in February and Take Advantage of our amazing Midweek rates! February Midweek When you stay Midweek (Sunday -Thursday) in February: Gardenside and Harborside Rooms $119 per night, Newport and Courtyard Rooms $139 per night & Suites $199 per night When you stay midweek in February you will enjoy Delicious Afternoon tea served daily, World Class Service and Gourmet Breakfast served fireside. Excludes 02/19.New reservations only

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  • Gardenside Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$245

    Each room is carefully decorated with antique's and period furnishings. The original "wide plank board flooring" adds additional warmth and charm to these beautiful rooms. Bedrooms offer a queen size bed, tv/vcr/cd player and two gardenside rooms have fireplaces.

    Counting House Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $345/$475

    The Counting House Suite is the "grand dame" of the inn. Built in 1860, it is a separate building attached to the main house through the library. This private suite offers a King size bed, large sitting area with queen pull-out sleep sofa, and a large double jacuzzi bath with a separate marble shower. A gas fireplace completes this room with 18'ceilings and tv/dvd player.

    Harborside Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $240/$305

    Two of our Harborside rooms featuring a queen size bed and a twin bed. Each room offers a seasonal fireplace and a view of Newport Harbor across the street. Bathrooms have been recently updated with granite counters and large showers.

    Harborside Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $240/$305

    Spacious and charming rooms with a distant view of the Newport Harbor.These king size bedrooms have seasonal fireplaces , 12'ceilings and tv/vcr's. The bathrooms have oversized marble showers- very popular rooms!!

    Courtyard Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $295/$395

    The Courtyard Suite sleeps two in a beautiful king size bed with a fireplace and sitting area with two winged back chairs. The room features a tv/vcr and French doors leading to a semi-private garden. The bathroom features a single tub jacuzzi and shower.

    Courtyard Room w/ Garden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $260/$345

    These beautiful rooms,located on the first floor, are large rooms with jacuzzi's, fireplaces and TV/VCR's. All thoughtfully decorated with antique's and period furnishings, and french doors which lead out to a semi-private garden.

    Newport Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $260/$345

    Second floor Newport Rooms offer same amenities as w/Garden. Spacious rooms with Jacuzzis', fireplaces, A/C, CD players and TV.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00pm - 9:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: 3 nights on weekends, June-October. 2 nights on weekends, 11/15 - 4/15

    • Deposit amount required: Full Night for single night reservations, 50% deposit for multi-night reservaitons.

    • Cancellations: If reservation is canceled 14 days prior to arrival we return deposit less a 10% cancel fee. If a reservation is canceled within 14 days of arrival, guest we would deposit, less a 10% cancel fee, ONLY if we are able to re-rent the room.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Beer & Wine is available in our honor bar

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: We welcome children over twelve years of age.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Gourmet

    • Time Served: 8:30am to 10:00am

    • Serving location: Outside on our garden terrace, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Homemade Snacks

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  • Location Type

    • Harborfront

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Oceanside

    City

    • Providence

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      DIRECTIONS TO NEWPORT FROM T.F. GREEN AIRPORT - follow signs to Rte 95S to exit 9 9Rte 4S - left hand exit. Follow Rte 4S to end and merge onto Rte 1S. Take Rte 138E and proceed over the Jamestown and Newport Bridges. Take Scenic Newport Exit to reach downtown Newport. FROM PROVIDENCE - follow Rte. 195E to Rte. 24S via the Sakonnet River Bridge to Rte. 138S (East Main Road) into Newport. FROM BOSTON - follow Rte 128S to Rte 24S via the Sakonnet River Bridge to Rte. 138S into Newport. FROM NEW YORK - follow Interstate 95N to Rte 138E and follow blue signs to the Newport Bridge into Newport. (Scenic Newport Exit). DIRECTIONS TO THE FRANCIS MALBONE HOUSE VIA RTE. 138 SOUTH Continue on Rte. 138S until you reach Bank of America (on your right). Take a left on Rte. 138A south toward Newport Beaches. At second set of lights, bear left and continue on past the beaches and up the hill. At the fourth set of lights (bottom of hill), turn left onto Thames Street. The Francis Malbone House (#392) is 3 blocks down on the left. To reach guest parking area, turn left onto Brewer Street (the third left off Thames Street) into the first driveway on the right. VIA THE NEWPORT BRIDGE Take a right onto America's Cup Avenue at second set of lights. Follow to sixth set of lights and turn right onto lower Thames Street at the Perry Mill Market/Newport Bay Club. The Francis Malbone House (#392) is 3 blocks down on the left. To reach guest parking area, turn left onto Brewer Street (the third left off Thames Street) into the first driveway on the right.

    Airport

    • T.F. Green Airport in Providence/Warwick

    • Directions to property:
      T.F. Green Airport in Providence/Warwick

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Newport JVC Jazz Festival

    • Ben & Jerry's Folk Festival

    • Newport Music Festival

    • Newport Winter Festival

    • Regatta's

    • Newports Annual International Boat Show

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Tennis Hall of Fame

    • Newport Art Museum

    • Tour Historic Mansions

    • History of Newport Museum

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Elegant

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We often visit beautiful B&B's at affordable midweek winter prices. This one caught our eye because of its location, amenities, reputation and value. The professionalism and hospitality here are first rate. The afternoon tea served in the dinning room was the most extensive we have experienced. The morning breakfast was not only abundant but quite unique. All of the rooms are beautifully done and include the extras. Our only comment (when choosing a room) would be to check the location of the fireplace in proximity of the bed. Our fireplace was too close to the foot of the bed and the fire was not visable while sitting or lying on the bed. All in all this is a lovely well run Inn that is well worth the visit especially at off season rates.

    New Years Eve!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I researched for a place to stay in Newport over New Year's for weeks until I ran across this one. It had everything I was looking for! Beautiful cozy rooms, fireplaces, nice dining room, breakfast room and the right price! My husband and I traveled on New Years Eve in the snow, sleet and wind but it all almost disappeared when we entered the property... all fireplaces on, high tea in the dining room which was awesome and, very importantly, the people were most helpful. What really clinched it for me is as I have diet issues, the manager picked up on it and suggested a cheese and cracker platter so that I too, could enjoy high tea without feeling like I was missing anything! Most definitely will go back to Newport and will most definitely go back to Francis Malbone House.

    You won't be disappointed!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is one of the nicest B & B's I have stayed in - very clean and beautiful accomadations. It is large enough that you don't feel as if you are staying at someones home that you don't know and feel a sense of privacy, which is important to me when staying at a B & B. The food was amazing, particularly breakfast!

    AWESOME PLACE

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    THE BEST PLACE I EVER STAYED INN....

    Elegant Accomodations

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

    • Overall 
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    The Inn is very elegant with formal sitting rooms and a delightful garden to have breakfast. Breakfast and tea is definitely over the top! Our garden room, however, was quite small. Moving around in the bathroom was a challenge. The location in the heart of the old part of town was terrific. It was convenient to leave the car in the lot and walk to many attractions.

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