Newport, Rhode Island dates back from the 1600s when English settlers founded the small town that is now a seaside resort town. Those who want to bring their furry friends along can stay in pet-friendly inns and hotels in the Newport area. Visitors can also stop several museums, scenic lighthouses, historic mansions and enjoy many outdoor recreational activities.
Hotel Viking is an independent luxury hotel located in the Historic Hill district of central Newport and within blocks of Newport Harbor. This pet-friendly boutique hotel, which was built in the 1920s, features guest rooms and suites, each with a flat-screen TV, wireless Internet access and luxurious bathroom amenities. Hotel Viking offers an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, an on-site spa and fitness center. The hotel's One Bellevue Restaurant specializes in gourmet seafood and regional wines. As of October 2010, pets are allowed for a one-time $75 fee.
Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
401-847-3300
hotelviking.com
The Chestnut Inn is a centrally-located bed and breakfast in Newport and just a few blocks from Newport Harbor. This Victorian mansion, which allows pets, features two oversized rooms complete with a king-sized bed, air conditioning, wireless Internet access and cable TV. The two rooms share a bathroom with a deluxe bathtub. Guests at this inn are privy to a continental breakfast, close proximity to many Newport sites and free parking.
Chestnut Inn
99 Third St.
Newport, RI 02840
401-847-6949
newportchestnutinn.com
Vanderbilt Hall Hotel is a pet-friendly luxury accommodation located in central Newport and near Newport Harbor, historical mansions and seafood restaurants. This hotel, which was built in 1909, features 33 rooms and suites complete with a king or queen-sized bed and a private bathroom. Hotel services include an indoor pool, hot tub, full-service spa and a fitness center. The on-site Monty's Restaurant specializes in seafood and British cuisine. As of October 2010, Vanderbilt Hall allows pets under 25 lbs. for a non-refundable $50 fee.
Vanderbilt Hall Hotel
41 Mary St.
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-6200
vanderbilthall.com
