The Newport center is approximately the area of Touro Synagogue and the area of Rewood Library and Athenauem.
Like most northeastern cities, Newport is at its best from spring to fall. Summer tends to be the high season in Newport, as the temperatures heat up and the beaches draw large crowds. For the lowest hotel rates of the year, bundle up and visit during the winter.
If you want to enjoy nice weather in Newport without the large groups of tourists, plan your visit during the colorful spring or mild fall season. Keep in mind that several major events coincide with both shoulder seasons, though. The Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival draw thousands of music fans in the spring, while many food and wine events attract crowds in the fall.
Before you book your stay in Newport, it pays to look around for additional deals and discounts. For example, AAA members save about 10 percent at Quality Inn & Suites Middletown - Newport and Newport Marriott.
Senior travelers and AARP members get low rates at Comfort Inn at Newport Beach and Hotel Viking. Military members and government employees can save 10 percent or more on rooms at Wyndham Inn on the Harbor and other Newport area hotels.
Get the lay of the land with a stop at the Newport Visitors Information Center. Since there's so much to see, first timers often book guided tours of the Newport area, complete with stops at some of its most famous mansions. Whether you join a tour or go it alone, don't miss your chance to visit the Breakers, Rosecliff, Rough Point, or Marble House.
Explore some of Newport's most notable neighborhoods with a stroll along Thames Avenue or Bellevue Avenue. On a nice day, wander along Cliff Walk and take in the impressive seaside views.
Whether you're visiting for an event or touring the city for pleasure, Newport is a memorable destination. Save on an affordable hotel or stay in style to craft the ideal trip for your budget.
When you don't want to spend much but you still want to enjoy a full list of amenities, opt for one of Newport's best midrange hotels. These options offer the best value in this popular vacation destination.
Book a standard or executive room at The Carriage House Inn, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member in Middletown, and you'll be near Easton Beach and the White Horse Tavern. You'll feel right at home at this charming boutique hotel, thanks to guest room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Start your morning with a complimentary continental breakfast, and explore the rest of Newport on foot.
Stay right on the waterfront without breaking the bank at Wyndham Inn on the Harbor. This midrange hotel features 58 spacious guest rooms with homelike amenities that include refrigerators, microwaves, and even DVD players. Rely on the icoffee maker to get you going in the morning, and use the hotel's free Wi-Fi to plan your route through Newport. With such a convenient location, you'll have a great time exploring the city on foot or by car before returning to your harbor front hotel for the evening.
Leave the hotel chains behind and enjoy a more personalized experience at the Inns on Bellevue. Located in the heart of Newport, this group of three historic bed-and-breakfast properties are convenient to the Old Stone Mill, Touro Synagogue, and White Horse Tavern. Rooms range from double to queen to suites, and all feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Rely on the free Wi-Fi to book tour or tickets for local events, and fuel up for an action-packed day with the complimentary continental breakfast.
With rooms that range from standard double and king to those with an ocean view, Comfort Inn at Newport Beach in Middletown is a great deal in the Newport area. Stay in one of the 55 guest rooms, and make yourself comfortable with the coffee maker, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cribs upon request. Take a dip in the year-round indoor pool, and fuel up with the free hot and cold buffet breakfast. Comfort Inn also offers laundry services and free parking to make your stay even more pleasant.
Below are reviews of the city of Newport, RI from an actual visitor's perspective.
The shopping and great places to eat!!!!
Great restaurants, window shopping, the Breakers mansion, the Cliff Walk.
Everything can't wait to return.
Everything - all friendly too.
Giustos Restaurant, Cru for breakfast , walking Sachuest Pt. & just wandering the streets & exploring.
Newport is amazing - best of all was the dinner at the White Horse Tavern!
Have always loved Newport!
Variety of activities!
Selection of restaurants and shopping. Also the sailboat ride was awesome.
The restaurants are excellent.
The ocean beach access, scenery Newport fun, mansions and cliff walk
Shops, great food, Doli's😂, and the history, all make Newport quintessential New England!
It's a great town.
Scenic place. Always something to do.
Love everything in Newport!
Free trolley April to Oct. 31st. Lovely scenic Cliff Walk.
Love all the places to walk and convenience of the hotel in that area. Love the mansions and Salve,
City is a gem….
City is a gem….
Newport was great - the restaurants, the great neighborhoods, the positive vibe, the views of the boats! A nice experience!
The quaintness!
The bed was comfortable.
The bed was comfortable.
Great!
I liked the proximity to the ocean and the sunshine. It was easy to walk to many places and the nightlife included a wide variety of people.
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. would definitely do it again.
Newport is a great place to stay!
Love the cobblestones on Thames Street!
The city was very nice and very clean and full of electric, positive, contagious energy.
Great wedding venue 👍😊❤️
The seafood was great and everyone was friendly, will be back!
Good restaurants and interesting tours of the mansions and the harbor. The free buses are a nice convenience.
Good restaurants and interesting tours of the mansions and the harbor. The free buses are a nice convenience.
Newport is a fantastic location for great restaurants, shops and water views!
Shopping and restaurants!
We loved the shops, restaurants,and Bellevue Avenue with all of the most beautiful houses. Enjoyed driving and walking along the water and cliff walk.