This historic seaman's inn is located RIGHT on the waterfront and felt like stepping back in time. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Each room has a maritime theme in the decor. I loved the beautiful 1800s seafarer's chapel, where seamen would go pray before going to sea. There is a sunny, spacious public living room, a gorgeous library and very affordable simple breakfast sandwiches (probably the most affordable b-fast in Newport). I love that it's operated by local people. It's located in the heart of downtown Newport and the waterfront, walkable to museums, restaurants, parks etc. It's super clean and cozy and the staff are very nice. The free WIFI is excellent and the water pressure in the showers was strong. Plenty of hot water. The only drawback, for some people, is that, being an historic home, there aren't bathrooms in every room. We didn't mind the shared bathrooms - they were super clean and we never had to wait to get into one. This is why the rooms are so affordable. The air conditioning also worked really well (we stayed there during a massive heat wave). I don't think the management emphasizes the history of the building enough. I learned about it by accident, stumbling across the chapel when I took a wrong turn. This building's history should really be played up more on the website and flyers places in the rooms. It's a very nice option for those who aren't looking for a fancy place. We would stay there again.
