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The Chanler at Cliff WalkvsHotel Viking

Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Chanler at Cliff Walk ranks significantly better than Hotel Viking. The Chanler at Cliff Walk comes in at #1 in Newport with approval from 10 reviews including goop, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk
8/10
117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
From $428/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"A palatial mansion completed in 1873, the Chanler blends the opulence of Newport's storied Gilded Age with the exquisite luxuries and amenities of today." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Built  in 1873 as a private summer home. Each guest room is individually named and designed... all are luxuriously appointed." Full review
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Reservations are strongly recommended at the Chanler’s well-regarded restaurant
Fodor's Fodor's
"The custom-designed rooms at this landmark boutique hotel on the Cliff Walk represent the most unique and luxurious accommodations in Newport." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A uniquely luxurious mansion-style hotel with twenty rooms that have been custom-designed around particular historic themes or time periods."
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For an additional fee, visitors can choose from a conclusive menu of in-room spa services, hire beach... and enjoy 24-hour room service.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Newport mansion built for an Astor, with stately rooms, gourmet dining and crashing Atlantic Ocean views." Full review
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Gourmet meals are served in the grand dining room, more casual Veranda or alfresco Terrace during warmer months
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Chanler, an upscale boutique with incredible ocean views, is nothing short of spectacular." Full review
goop goop
"Each of the 20 rooms and private villas (most with seaside views, many with terraces) are decorated according to a historic period from Colonial to Greek Revival." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Nestled on the shore just steps from Newport's popular Cliff Walk, The Chanler's strongest feature is its breathtaking scenery." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Rooms are "made for romance," with fireplaces, stone bathrooms with heated floors, and jetted shower systems." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Chanler at Cliff Rock is truly a luxury hotel; in its storied history, it has been visited by President Theodore Roosevelt, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and more"
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Hotel Viking
7/10
One Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840
From $95/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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 Gayot
"The roof is definitely a highlight at the hotel, with its seasonal Top of Newport bar and lovely views across the harbor."
Oyster 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 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 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 Lonely Planet
"This iconic hotel, Newport's largest, stands at the start of Bellevue Ave and has survived the test of time." Full review

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