Newport County Hotels with Pools

We were disappointed in our stay. When we booked, we specifically selected ”water view” and the room was advertised as having 2 ”queen” beds. Although perhaps both were technically true, we certainly felt ripped off. The view we had was actually into the atrium where you could technically see the water through a window all the way across the atrium - a couple hundred feet away. The beds may have been bigger than full but were at least 6” less than a typical 60” wide queen. Since we paid extra for the view we didn't feel it was worth the price. The room out of that context was nice, but it had no complementary bottled water or coffee and at checkout we were told that was due to Covid somehow which made no sense to us. The walls were also pretty thin and it felt like someone was flushing the toiled right next to me while I was in bed. Overall it was clean and the staff was friendly but it was not what we expected for $700/night.

The Residence Inn Newport/Middletown offers spacious suites just 2 miles from downtown Newport & the Mansions & is less than 1 mile from Newport Naval Station. Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast and free parking. We have a seasonal shuttle to Newport for $5per person one way. With fully equipped kitchens, its a perfect extended stay hotel for vacations, project teams, relocations & temporary housing in the Newport, RI area. We combine the comforts of home with the perks of a hotel and easy access to the community. Newport Naval Station, NUWC, Officer Candidate School, Naval War College, Newport Hospital, Raytheon & General Dynamics are nearby. Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University, St. Georges School & Portsmouth Abbey School are minutes away. For sightseeing, you will enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Cliff Walk, Trinity Church, Touro Synagogue , Ft. Adams and the Tennis Hall of Fame.

After deciding to visit Newport RI for a few days, we started looking into hotels. There some fair 2.5-3-star hotels in the Warwick/Kingstown area which are reasonably priced, but staying there would involve about a 30-minute ride one-way in and out of Newport. Since all of our to-dos on the itinerary were in the Newport/Middletown area, we decided to try to get a hotel there. Now, there is a huge price difference between the two areas; a $150 per night in Warwick would be $300 in Middletown and $400+ in Newport. We settled on a few in the Middletown area which is only about a 10-15 minute drive into Newport/Wharf area. Of those few, the Sonesta consistently received above average-good reviews and was modestly-priced, given the location. The Sonesta is located off W. Main Road with lots of food, retail and fuel options. This is always helpful when you are traveling with a family. We arrived at about 3 pm on a Thursday and it was very quiet. I stopped off at the reception area and was quickly checked in within a few minutes. The front desk staff were very nice. As of this writing, face masks were required in all common areas, though I observed guests both masked and unmasked (50/50) in the common areas throughout our stay. We were advised of the closest entrance to our rooms. We drove around to that entrance, parked and entered our room after a short walk. The room was what I expected: typical 2.5-3-star accommodations. Pros: generally clean room, sufficient outlets, lots of lights, mini fridge, coffee maker but no cups, efficient temperature controls, convenient roll-out wheeled desk with chair. Cons: some grit in the bathroom corners, no microwave but communal microwave near ice maker (iffy call during COVID), beds seemed to be double beds and NOT queens, small flat screen tv seemed very outdated, no liners in any of the garbage cans, TV remote a bit frustrating (like many other hotels) I am not a fan of the separate toilet/tub from the sink/mirror, but I’ve seen this before in other hotels. Our biggest issue, like many other reviewers have mentioned, is the complete lack of room housekeeping. In our 3-day, 2-night stay, not only was our room not cleaned, but I did NOT see any housekeeping service in the halls throughout our entire stay! It wasn’t much of a problem for us as we reused towels and kept the room clean ourselves… but it was just very unusual. I’ve known other hotels to ONLY clean when requested in an effort to conserve water (washing sheets/towels) to be more eco-friendly but they usually announce that somewhere. There was NO indication or signs that this was their practice. My guess is that, like many businesses affected by COVID, especially hotels, they are very short staffed and simply cannot accommodate daily cleanings, though I may be wrong. But, since I observed very little staff throughout my entire stay, I believe this is the most probably cause. I don’t mind this…I just wish it was announced and the guests were notified

Overall: A safe, clean, quiet option when looking for a place to stay in the Newport area - significantly less expensive than staying downtown, even when factoring in Uber / Lyft rides (over the 2 days/2 nights we were there, we spent about $100 between 8 rides to / from the hotel to either the beach or downtown Newport). PROS: 1. Rooms are clean and fairly spacious, hotel feels safe, free breakfast and downtown Newport is just a short ride away! A good spot for a weekend getaway to Newport. 2. Front desk staff was great, they let us check in early (even after a sold out night) and both times we asked for extra towels, they were brought up almost immediately. 3. I also appreciated how a Starbucks, Shaw’s and Walgreens are all within a 10 minute walk of the hotel (even though the walk to get there isn’t the most pedestrian friendly). 4. I didn’t have the chance to use the indoor pool, but I appreciated the option, as I don’t believe all Hampton Inn’s have pools. Recommendations for Improvement: 1. Shuttle - either making the shuttle free or at a much reduced cost. I read in reviews that the shuttle was $3 one way and was disappointed to find that the price has increased to $7 one way per person. For the average couple, let alone the average family, it’s cheaper - or at the very least the same cost (depending on the time of day) - to just Uber / Lyft downtown. 2. Not sure why the website lists an onsite restaurant? There isn’t one, other than the lobby hosting the complimentary breakfast, which is only open at breakfast. I’d recommend adjusting this on the website as it’s a bit misleading. As a Hilton credit card holder, I was hoping to use my quarterly Hilton credit for a drink and/or meal here, and was disappointed to learn this wasn’t a possibility. 3. Fix the Keycard issue - our keycards weren’t working our second night and we had to go down to fix them. Then, that following morning before checkout we had the same problem with the new key cards as well, not sure the issue there.

This hotel is spotless ! Everything is very clean . Housekeeping came in daily and changed towels and tidied up. Toni at the front desk was very friendly and when I mentioned to her that the shade in our room was stuck she had it fixed immediately . Suzette from the breakfast area did an amazing job of keeping the food options full, warm and appetizing up until the end of the breakfast window . She also continually cleaned the tables as soon as someone finished eating . Our stay here was pleasant all 4 nights. We will definitely return to this hotel in the future.

The location was great! We were right in the middle of everything and there was plenty of parking at the hotel! We were very disappointed when we came back to change for dinner, and our rooms were not cleaned! This happened to a lot of people on our floor! When we complained about this we were told that the maids come by at 8am and if you have “do not disturb “ on your door they bypass your room and don’t come back! We were out of the room by 9 am so they had plenty of time to come back! We were refunded the $75 amenity fee, but for the price of the rooms they need to clean them! Also, the bathroom was small and a little dirty!

We had a great mini vacation at the Newport Harbor Island Resort last weekend! The experience exceeded our expectations by far. From the phone conversation for the reservation, to check-in & check-out, we were greeted with professional and courteous service. The accommodations, amenities and grounds were perfect! I would highly recommend this hotel/resort. Location, location, location!

The hotel exterior is beautiful. I was able to handle check-in and check-out very well. The location is pretty good.

This hotel exudes charm and the location is probably the best of all of the hotels available in Newport. You can Walk to almost anywhere you’d like to go in Newport from the hotel. The hotel is over 100 years old so it has some quirks like very small bathrooms. The first room we were given was unsatisfactory, after a second trip to the front desk to complain, we were upgraded to a more satisfactory room. This seems like a standard operating procedure for most hotels these days. I guess it’s a game you have to play in order to get a decent room. But one should not have to do that when they’re Paying premium prices. The in-room amenities were Lacking a bit. Overall the staff was lovely ( Shout out to Brian the manager who assisted us with kindness and care when we experienced an shout out to Brian the manager who assisted us with kindness and care when we experience a housekeeping problem)and I would highly recommend staying here.

The Club Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Club Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Newport.The hotel is located approximately 31km from Amtrak - West Kingston (KIN) and 43km from Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Newport Windmill Tower, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Gansett Cruises.This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.