Melville House

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, towels

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

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in Newport, this charming bed and breakfast for $185 per night is a great option for your next vacation. While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and air conditioning, as well as an ironing board and towels. Other amenities include Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, and tour/ticket assistance.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Newport, RI

Nearby attractions

The Breakers

1.56 miles

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Melville House

4.1

Excellent(286 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Newport, RI

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Newport, RI

Nearby attractions

The Breakers

1.56 miles

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(286 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2023

It was a great stay.

3.0

Nov 2023

Historic building, small but quaint & comfy room. Tiny but very clean bathroom & shower. Staff informed us of small rooms & bathrooms in advance. Staff was very helpful & wanted to make our stay with them & Newport enjoyable. Staff advised us about restaurant week & made helpful suggestions. Highly recommend a stay here.

5.0

Nov 2023

I loved the location on Clarke Street, it was close to the places I wanted to visit. The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was helpful.

2.0

Nov 2023

While I scheduled a stay at the Melville House, they overbooked and offered to “upgrade” me to an attic room with a hole in the ceiling covered by a piece of plywood, a concave king bed, a toilet that didn’t flush, and a ghost that sat down on the edge of my bed in the morning. The Wynstone was not the upgrade I was expecting.

3.0

Oct 2023

I felt like part of the family! Much of the staff has been there for years because they treat everyone like family! Owner actually went to get me soda that I liked and stocked the refrigerator! Amazing historic place, convenient, and cozy

5.0

Oct 2023

Unique historic property and hospitable staff

1.0

Oct 2023

This was a short vacation to Newport and we thought a stay at an Inn would be nice. We booked online and contacted by Rick before our planned arrival. He also met us on our arrival, helping set us up with parking. The house sits on a quiet tree lined street along with other homes of the same era. He asked about our needs and shared the size of the shower (small). We agreed it would be fine. And while it did work for us it was indeed small. Other than the shower the bath is old and small. Floor tiles were old and cracked. The fixtures were dated as well. Taking a seat on the toilet required a bit of aerobics as the sink partially over hangs it. The GFI outlet didn’t work at all even after attempting to reset it via the buttons. My wife had to use a household extension cord that was extended to an outlet in the room in order to use her hairdryer. Two other non GFI outlets in the room had only one side that would hold a plug in place. The wall paper and paint showed their age. The bed was comfortable with clean linens. The flat screen TV was set on top of a dresser and worked fine. This is a colonial era house and is without any real insulation between rooms or the foyer. This resulted in a rather loud environment. The noise from the front door opening and closing as well as other room doors was high as was that from the steps which are wood and uncovered. While some of this was exacerbated by one set of guests it was just the same loud and disturbing. Wrong room perhaps?

3.0

Oct 2023

Good location, staff was pleasant. Did not have a mirror in our room and didn't like not having a bathroom in our room. Mattress was average at best.

5.0

Oct 2023

Rick, Otelia (my apologies if I misspelled) and the whole staff made me feel completely at home in this quaint, quintessentially New England B&B. It is no frills but I loved every minute and you have all you need. You cannot as for a better location! I was right down from Bellevue Avenue to tour the « cottages » and I was right around the the corner from America’s Cup Avenue and Thames Street for great restaurants and pubs and just staring out at the water. Loved this place!

3.0

Oct 2023

This was my second year staying a Melville House (or related property) for the Newport Motor Week. The accommodations and the location are excellent; central to wherever you want to go. What elevates the experience, however, is the the helpfulness and generosity of the innkeeper, Rick. I trusted that if if I ever had an issue (which I didn't) it would be taken care of.

3.0

Aug 2023

My stay was fabulous! The manager, whose name is Rick, could not have been more accommodating to my needs. He even made sure I would have parking, no small feat on the tiny streets of Newport, the room was bright, spacious and it had all the amenities I would expect and from start to finish. It was definitely five star! I would definitely go there again.

5.0

Aug 2023

The owner was very ospitale and friendly.

3.0

Aug 2023

The Melville House was not available when I arrived with my daughter due to the central air not being on at the time and no other guests were staying at the time so we were offered a smaller room with a larger size bed in one of the Inns owned by the same people, across the street. This Inn was very nice, clean, and we had everything we needed for a short stay. Coffee and water available downstairs in the foyer. The bathroom was impeccable. Comfortable bed. Window AC was not too loud. Overall a great stay.

5.0

Jul 2023

The manager was amazing. If you needed something, the staff had it for you even before you realized you needed it. Definitely a real gem.

4.0

Jul 2023

Great for a quick trip to Newport !

5.0

Jun 2023

Highly recommend this place of staying!

2.0

Jun 2023

Best location available for the price (high season). Parking available. Walking distance to basically all of newport. We were there for a friends wedding. Staff super friendly and lovely. Only issue is that the room was never cleaned (garbage emptied), made up or fresh towels provided in a 3 night stay. Nor was the parlor cleaned (no garbage can either) of peoples empty cups and water bottles which littered the tables, etc.

4.0

Jun 2023

Two concerns would be that 1) at no point were we notified that the Office was located in the house next door. The actual Melville House has no one there to check guests in. We found this out at the last moment when calling to ask about an earlier check in. And 2) the front door does not lock at all, manually or with a key, which was given to us.

5.0

May 2023

Great location!

5.0

May 2023

Cute little bed and breakfast, close to where everything is and close to the shuttles to the mansions.

5.0

Feb 2023

Perfect location , and friendly staff!

4.0

Nov 2022

There are 5 Newport Inn properties managed as one. We stayed at 15 Clark St, 3rd floor.

5.0

Nov 2022

Very clean, friendly staff, small but cute room, great location.

4.0

Oct 2022

We were originally booked into the Melville which is part of a group of Inns on Clarke St. We moved to a larger room in the Farragut House. The room was large and comfortable, Rick the owner was attentive and pointed us to some awesome places to dine that were all in walking distance. Continental Breakfast was included and good if a light breakfast is your thing. A larger breakfast is available for a small fee. Overall, a lovely visit, especially if, like me, you are a history buff. I would book here again.

4.0

Oct 2022

It was my first stay at an inn it wasn’t what I expected but I don’t say that in a negative way it served the purpose of our stay

5.0

Oct 2022

Very cute place, nice staff, close to everything

3.0

Oct 2022

The buildings are in need of updating and repair, lots of potential. Location was ideal. Our biggest problem was that the parking lot was full when we returned very late after a wedding. We had to circle around to find a space and walk a distance to the room at midnight

2.0

Oct 2022

The stay was nice, but the breakfast was very disappointing. Cold cereal mostly. Instant oatmeal. No fruit.

3.0

Oct 2022

It was very convenient to walking down by the waterfront. It was charming to some degree but not well-kept. My bathroom reeked of bleach. It was almost unbearable to sleep at night. It was nice to have parking on the premises but extremely difficult to pull in and out. No TV in my room. Didn’t know that till I got there. Would not stay again. Over priced for what it is.

2.0

Sep 2022

I stayed at one of the Inns that I was not supposed to stay in, but I was pleasantly surprised by the room. Comfy bed, great TV, nice shower, and the air conditioning unit in the window was quiet & worked perfectly!

5.0

Sep 2022

Rick was amazing! Made our stay so special! Breakfast was really good as well! Definitely will stay again.

3.0

Sep 2022

Melville House is conveniently located to all the shops and restaurants at the dockside in Newport. The rooms are very basic, and the house very old with creaky floors, but if you're just looking for a place to hang your hat for a day or two while you check out the town, this is a modest priced option.

4.0

Sep 2022

Very reasonable and an historic setting in a historic area of Newport. Walking distance to many things and transportation is accessible.

5.0

Sep 2022

Great staff and location…. Will definitely be staying here again.

5.0

Aug 2022

Reasonably priced rooms for being in a great location. We were minutes from Thames Street and could walk everywhere. We would definitely stay again.

2.0

Aug 2022

In walking distance…. Okay…. BUT: ask for a room big enough to drop your bag and a shower big enough to use it. Breakfast is a joke- (shouldn’t be too difficult to make it a decent one). Bed was clean, the rest wasn’t

3.0

Aug 2022

Melville House is walkable to every place we wanted to go in Newport! Continental breakfast was great, parking was free and manager very helpful!

5.0

Aug 2022

The location of Melville house is perfect for enjoying all the Newport has to offer. To sleep in a 270 year old historical house was a treat! It was clean and comfortable, even if the bathroom was (necessarily) small. The staff was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great visit!

2.0

Aug 2022

We were not told about amenities- such as availability of beach chairs. We didn’t know where breakfast was served. I didn’t realize the hotel was multiple houses and lastly that they would not clean the room daily, especially to empty the garage.

2.0

Aug 2022

Historic Revolutionary War Era lodging. Window a/c unit. 2 blocks to Washington Square and Newport Wharves

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Newport?

The average price for a rental in Newport is $523 per night. This rental is $338 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Melville House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Melville House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Melville House?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Melville House

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Newport, RI

Nearby attractions

Melville House

Bed and Breakfast in Newport, RI

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Newport, RI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Newport?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Melville House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Melville House?

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