The Cliffside InnvsHotel Viking
Both Cliffside Inn and Hotel Viking are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Viking ranks slightly higher than Cliffside Inn. Hotel Viking comes in at #5 in Newport with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
The Cliffside Inn
2 Seaview Ave, Newport, RI 02840
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
Frommer's
"This lovely Victorian inn near the Cliff Walk, overlooking Newport's first beach, gets everything right." Full review
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Ask for a room with a water view—if you're lucky you'll get the Beatrice, which has a tub with a view of Easton Bay. Three of the rooms have separate entrances, and there's a three-room cottage on the grounds.
Travel + Leisure
"The main house and its adjoining cottage are a living museum, filled with great antiques and romantic canvases painted in the early 20th century by Turner." Full review
Jetsetter
"Gilded Age ambiance with the kind of thoughtful comforts you imagine Victorian servants would provide, just a block from the Cliff Walk." Full review
Frommer's
"All rooms have fireplaces and antiques and are decorated very elegantly in opulent turn-of-the century fashion. Bathrooms are particularly well-appointed...service is exceptional. " Full review
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Ask for a room with a water view—if you're lucky you'll get the Beatrice, which has a tub with a view of Easton Bay.
Hotel Viking
One Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Rooms in earth tones with stylish animal-print accent pieces have silk duvets and high-thread-count sheets on beds, and rain showerheads." Full review
Gayot
"The roof is definitely a highlight at the hotel, with its seasonal Top of Newport bar and lovely views across the harbor."
Oyster
Upscale
"With a large indoor pool, beautiful spa, and over 13,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is ideal for any type of traveler, including families, couples, and those on business." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"A place where the grandeur of the town’s storied past meets the ultimate in modern-day amenities: deluxe guest rooms, fine dining options, appealing event spaces and a lavish full-service spa. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Just steps away from Newport's scenic harbor, Hotel Viking exudes a sense of Old World charm, combining period decor with luxurious accents like Egyptian-cotton bed linens and satin duvets." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This iconic hotel, Newport's largest, stands at the start of Bellevue Ave and has survived the test of time." Full review