When you visit Newport, Rhode Island, on the New England coast, you will notice the easy blending of old cobblestone streets and historic buildings with modern structures and contemporary galleries. A vacation near the beaches of Newport will offer a seashore getaway as well as access to tours of Guilded Age mansions in the area. Newport has plenty of hotels convenient to its beaches, including a few gracious hotels that reflect a bit of the pomp and opulence that was enjoyed by the inhabitants of those old mansions.
Find luxury and serenity at the Newport Beach Hotel and Suites, located between the Atlantic Ocean and Easton Pond. The natural setting creates an easy, relaxed atmosphere on this stretch of Newport beach. Standard rooms and suites are located in the older historic building while the second building is suites-only. Some of the suites include full kitchens, and all accommodations offer bathrooms of marble with granite countertops. This vacation location is family friendly with its oversized suites, full kitchens and kid-approved electronic game equipment. Easton Beach, a recreational attraction, sits just a minute away. Your in-house restaurant is the Ocean Bar and Grille where you will enjoy casual dining for breakfast and supper. Flo's Clam Shack next to the hotel offers a full variety of seafood as well as burgers, hot dogs and Friday night prime rib specials.
Sitting grandly above the Atlantic Ocean, the Castle Hill compound includes an inn, a chalet and several beach houses that offer a luxurious New England getaway. Stay in accommodations that range from pristine white and aqua seashore rooms to the dark-paneled wood rooms that have the rich ambiance of classic ship quarters. Cozy up to a fireplace in your room or soak in a luxury-sized bathtub that overlooks the water. The restaurant at Castle Hill caters to the public with its lunches, dinners and Sunday brunch, while breakfast is served to resort guests only. Expect gourmet fare in a dining room surrounded by glass walls that bring the natural beauty of the seashore inside. While staying at Castle Hill, consider spending an afternoon exploring the historic Fort Adams, just five minutes away.
This opulent post-Civil War residence has morphed over the years and is now the exclusive Chanler at Cliff Walk, a luxury hotel with a rich history and thoroughly modern accommodations. Individually-decorated rooms reflect the grandeur of a given historical era with elegant furnishings. Choose a manor room, estate room, signature room or one of the more spacious villas. Expect special amenities in the various choices including in-room hot tubs, ocean views, custom-made bedding and private entrances. Dining options at The Chanler include Spiced Pear, an intimate and genteel dining room that serves exquisite dishes such as Muscovy duck, butter-poached Maine lobster and a six- or nine-course tasting menu. Additional dining choices include the Veranda and, during the high season from May to September, The Terrace.
