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Melville House

Built C. 1750, The Melville House is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the heart of Newport's Historic Hill District on a quiet street of interesting old colonial buildings. Just one block up from Thames Street with its Brick Market, wharfs, restaurants and shops. Trinity Church C. 1726 and Touro Synagogue, the first in the US, are only 2 blocks away. The rooms are furnished in the Colonial Style. Homemade breakfast is served in a sunny breakfast room.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Beachside
    • City
    • Downtown
    • Island
    • Oceanside
  • Nearest major city: Providence, RI (33 miles Northwest)
  • Nearest major airport: Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green State) 27 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Leave Airport/SOUTH on POST RD/US-1 toward FRESNO RD; Take the ramp toward I-95; Merge onto AIRPORT CONNECTOR RD W; Merge onto I-95 S toward NEW YORK; Merge onto RI-4 S via EXIT 9 on the LEFT toward NORTH KINGSTOWN; Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TOWER HILL RD/US-1 S; Merge onto RI-138 E toward JAMESTOWN/NEWPORT/BRIDGES; After bridge, Take the RI-238 S ramp toward SCENIC NEWPORT;Turn RIGHT onto RI-138A/RI-238/JT CONNELL HWY. Continue to follow RI-138A/RI-238; Stay STRAIGHT to go onto FAREWELL ST; Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto THAMES ST; Turn LEFT onto TOURO ST; At Jane Pickins Theatre, Turn RIGHT onto CLARKE ST; Melville House is second house from end on the RIGHT.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 285.00
  • Other Accommodations: David Melville Suite

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Private entrance
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • Board games
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Radio
  • Secretarial services
  • Telephone
  • Other Amenitites
  • Free parking on site
  • Telivision in Suite
  • wireless internet
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:30am-10:00am
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: upon request, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2 nights weekends 3 nights holidays and special events)
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (1 night)
    • Check in time is 2:00 to 8:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
    • Cancellations:
      for a full refund (minus a $25.00 service charge), a 14 day notice is required in the event of cancellation or a change in the reservation
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Newport Inns, Bed & Breakfast Association
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Bob & Priscilla Peretti
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There are 2 dogs on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Newport Mansions (Breakers etc.), Cliff Walk, Fort Adams (Jazz Festival/Folk Festival), Touro Synagogue, Museum of Yachting, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Picnic area, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts

    Online Bookable Property

    Rooms available starting from $175.00   

    Contact Information


    Melville House Bed and Breakfast
    Melville House
    39 Clarke Street
    Newport RI 02840
    USA
    Phone: +1-401-847-0640
    Fax: +1-401-847-0956
    Toll-free: +1-800-711-7184
    Innkeeper(s)
    Bob & Priscilla Peretti
    Rates:
    $115 - $285
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    Photo Album

    Winter Fireplace Suite: Sitting RoomRoom 5
    Room #7.  Queen Bed with private bath.  On first floor over looking garden.Room #6 in David Melville section of the inn.  Standard double bed with private bath.
    David Melville Suite Bedroom
    Melville House:  front doorRoom #2.  King-size bed with hallway bath.
    Distinguished Visitors: Gen. Lafayette (Mark Schneider); Gen. Rochambeau (John Welsh); & Gen. Washington (Kevin Grantz) during the 225th anniversary celbration of arrival of the French army in Newport - originally on July 10th, 1780.
    "Hannah" - the new inn puppy.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Afternoon Tea
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn
    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Colonial
    • Built in 1750
    • Opened for business in 1984
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1998
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Parking available (Free off-street parking)