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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of Thames Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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In the heart of Downtown Newport, Melville House offers a charming escape with in-room WiFi, free self parking, and smoke-free premises. With its helpful staff and tour/ticket assistance nearby Bowen's Wharf and Thames Street are within easy reach.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (3)

  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is NT$5,963
NT$6,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thames Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 27 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 36 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 43 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 53 min drive
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 108 min drive
  • Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Kingston Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mother Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Melville House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thames Street and Easton's Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and kayaking. Also, Newport Mansions and The Breakers are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Languages

English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Built in 1750
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
Melville House
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
Melville House Newport
Melville House Guesthouse
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Melville House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Melville House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Melville House and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Melville House like?

Melville House is a short 6-minute walk from Newport Ferry Station and 4 minutes' walk from Thames Street. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Bathroom
Shower
Restaurant
Downtown

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient and available on the property, a big bonus in the center of town. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great, with options to choose from, including cooked to order and a variety of hot and cold items. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Close convenient great location
andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice property , great location
Trishna, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Such a friendly staff and so accommodating!! The location was absolutely beautiful! Definitely would recommend and I would come again.
Devannie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent custom service, quaint location, and comfortable room.
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Parking on site Walkable
Elisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location is great. Much of the town is within easy walking distance. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and solicit feedback. Finally the parking is a big bonus in the center of town.
Richard, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

location was great!
Devin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

nice room
Eli, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and comfr
Diane, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice property some room much nicer than others. The owner upgraded ups to a nicer room than I supposedly booked. Also a nice breakfast
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really nice historic inn, right in the middle of Newport. Perfect!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rick was phenomenal in checking me in. I'm a bigger guy at 6'6 and he upgraded me to a bigger room and bathroom that would accommodate my height. I can't promise room upgrades, but if they have availability, it's a potential perk. The room was great, bed comfortable, bathroom updated and spacious, but it retained and older charm that reminded me of my grandmother's home. After visiting other cities in New England, it is hard to beat the walkability of the hotels on this street to the harbor restaurants and shops. Certainly worth a revisit for a longer stay!
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The manager and his staff were very accommodating, which my wife and I greatly appreciated.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location. Historic rooms decorated nicely. Small upgrades would make the room more historic (like the drapes). Cautions: no temperature control in room, can hear everyone in the house all the time
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I was met with a warm welcome, the INN was comfortable, excellent location and quiet at night for a relaxing stay.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An historic property located in the heart of Newport's central district within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. The fancy Vanderbilt restaurant is right at the end of the road. Much cheaper than big hotels although it is just bed and breakfast.
Simon Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

STAFF WERE LOVELY! We are from RI just wanted a night away. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
lori, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

My girlfriend and I did not have the best experience with the Melville House. Upon check in, the owner Rick told us he hadn't received our reservation from Expedia, and that this happens all the time. He then said he would upgrade us to makeup for this mix up since we couldn't stay in the overbooked Melville house. For more context, we listened to him check in four other couples before us and upgrade them all; the group behind us also booked through Expedia and they had no knowledge of their reservation either. We were then brought to one of his other properties called the Elm Street Inn, about a 15 minute walk outside of town compared to the centrally located Melville House. This appeared to be someone's house and we stayed in a small, unfinished bedroom off the kitchen. Because this was our anniversary trip, we decided to just let the room situation go and focus on what we planned; staying in the room as little as possible. There was also an older, unfriendly man who we ran into a handful of times cooking in the kitchen - we think it may have been his house? It seemed like their business model was to overbook the Melville house, and then place people accordingly throughout their other 4 rooming locations. We wouldn't book here again or recommend to anyone, and definitely didn't think this was worth $350
Jaden, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Manager was really great! He upgraded our room for free since I booked a room that had a double bed and bathroom in the hall. He was so very helpful. He also offered to give us a ride to Ocean Cliff where the wedding was! We declined but appreciated the offer! Breakfast was great in the morning! Cooked to order. You could choose, eggs any style, omelet or blueberry pancakes! Bacon, toast & fruit with it. Coffee, water & juice available. The room was nice except the air conditioner did not work well. Luckily it was not hot out! The toilet in the bathroom didn’t flush. We had to lift up the back and flush from the tank! Our room was right off the breakfast area so if you want to sleep in you might want to pick a different room. We were only there for one overnight.
Tricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, comfortable, good owner.
Kevin, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Cute little property with a historic feel to it. Parking was convenient on the property. Staff was friendly. Walkable to everything. A must to do is have dinner and drinks at one of the oldest taverns in America, the Whitehorse Tavern. Which was a five minute walk from the property. Breakfast included and made to order. Would stay there again. To throw a Con in there, the room had windows that you could not open and the room was a little stuffy. I would have liked the ability to get some fresh air. The room we had did not have the ability to control your own temperature. Think the room should’ve came with at least a fan to regulate the air.
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really felt welcomed and had a great stay!
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a great stay.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend this place of staying!
pei-wen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Parking was easy and the service was nice and the room decent and clean.
Joshua, 1-night trip