FRANCIS MALBONE HOUSE | Stay downtown in Newport

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392 Thames St, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, 02840-6604

Francis Malbone House - Historic Newport inn with afternoon tea service near International Tennis Hall of Fame

Historic 18th-century inn located on Thames Street in Newport's waterfront district. The property features Queen Anne style furnishings, oriental rugs, and antique prints throughout common areas. Offers a gourmet breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and afternoon tea with snacks from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Includes six meeting rooms, two fireplaced parlors, a library, and boardrooms for events up to 20 guests. Situated within walking distance of Newport Marina, restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Approximately 45 km from T.F. Green Airport.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea daily

Six versatile meeting rooms and event spaces

Two fireplaced parlors and a library

On-site business equipment and meeting planning services

Off-street parking available

National Register of Historic Places designation

Accommodation Options

The property offers 18 rooms including suites and standard rooms. The Counting House Suite features a king-size canopy bed, corner jacuzzi, oversized marble shower, living room area, and seasonal gas fireplace. Harborside Rooms offer limited Newport Harbor views with king-size four-poster beds and seasonal fireplaces. Gardenside Rooms feature queen-size beds with private baths. Courtyard Rooms include French doors opening to shared garden patios and seasonal gas fireplaces. Newport Rooms offer king-size beds with whirlpool tubs and seasonal fireplaces.

Other conveniences

Private bathrooms with tub/shower combinations or walk-in showers

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Refrigerators in all rooms

Air conditioning

Seasonal gas fireplaces in select rooms

Chadsworth and Haig bathrobes

Complimentary WiFi

Charging stations

Alarm clock/radios

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Newport3000 ft

Airports

T.F. Green (PVD) 27.3 mi

New Bedford Regional (EWB) 31.1 mi

Train

Old Colony Newport Railway4600 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Horseback riding
Tennis court
Fishing

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Housekeeping
Car hire
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

392 Thames St, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, 02840-6604

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392 Thames St, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, 02840-6604

City landmarks

Historic Site

The Breakers

1.2 mi

Synagogue

Touro Synagogue

4600 ft

Church

Trinity Church

3900 ft

Landmark

Samuel Whitehorne House

2400 ft

Church

St Mary s Catholic Church

2800 ft

Landmark

Marble House

1.5 mi

Landmark

Chateau-sur-Mer

3900 ft

Museum

Newport Museum of Art

2900 ft

Landmark

Thames Street

2900 ft

Landmark

Rosecliff

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of Newport History

1.0 mi

Landmark

Bowen's Wharf

4100 ft

Library

Redwood Library and Athenaeum

2200 ft

Landmark

Old Colony House

5100 ft

Museum

National Museum of American Illustration

4100 ft

Landmark

Cardines Field

1.1 mi

Landmark

Bannister's Wharf

4000 ft

Landmark

Chepstow

3600 ft

Park

Fort Adams State Park

2.9 mi

Beach

King Park

3900 ft

Landmark

Hunter House

4100 ft

Beach

Easton's Beach

1.3 mi

Nearby

367 Bellevue Ave

The Elms

900 ft

194 Bellevue Ave

International Tennis Hall of Fame

1900 ft

253 Bellevue Ave

Kingscote

1800 ft

Museum

Audrain Auto Museum

1600 ft

Thames Street

Queen Anne Square

1700 ft

Gallery

Blink Gallery

1100 ft

449 Thames St

IYRS School of Technology & Trades

800 ft

Touro Park

The Old Stone Mill

1700 ft

Restaurants

The Red Parrot Restaurant

600 ft

348 Thames Street

Kaffeology

400 ft

359 Thames St

Christie's

700 ft

351 Thames St

Surf Club

700 ft

337 Thames St

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

1500 ft

1 Sayers Wharf

The Reef

1100 ft

10 Howard Wharf

Newport Blues Cafe

1200 ft

286 Thames St

Smoke House

1200 ft

31 Scotts Wharf

O'Brien's Pub

1700 ft

501 Thames Street

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Victor

United States, December 2023

10.0/10

Staying at the Francis Malbone House felt like a blissful journey back in time with its beautiful and very comfortable rooms. The service was top-notch, making my girlfriend feel exceptionally special. The location couldn't have been more perfect, being centrally located and within walking distance of everything one could want.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable, like stepping back in time.

Service

10.0

The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and were incredibly attentive.

Location

10.0

Being centrally located within walking distance of everything made our stay at the Francis Malbone House even more special.

Dining

10.0

Dining at the hotel was second to none, offering varied and delicious meals that were truly amazing.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel facilities were luxurious and exceeded our expectations, providing a truly remarkable experience.

Michael

United States, December 2023

10.0/10

The Francis Malbone House is truly one of our favorite destinations in New England with its beautiful and very comfortable individually decorated rooms. The service was unbelievably accommodating and made us feel special, especially during breakfast. The central location, guided by the gracious Innkeeper Will, positions this hotel perfectly for exploring everything Newport has to offer. Dining was amazing with 5-star quality meals, and the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable, each one uniquely decorated with special considerations that truly enhance the experience of spending time in them.

Service

10.0

The service at the Francis Malbone House was beyond belief - so accommodating, gracious, and knowledgeable, making our stay unforgettable.

Location

10.0

Being centrally located within walking distance of everything we could possibly want made our stay at the Francis Malbone House even more enjoyable, guided by the exceptional Innkeeper Will.

Dining

10.0

Dining at the hotel was incredible with varied and delicious meals that truly amazed us with their quality.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel's facilities were exceptional, offering everything we needed to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

Dave

United States, September 2023

9.2/10

The Francis Malbone House is truly a gem in New England, where stepping back in time meets modern comfort. The beautiful rooms offer a unique and comfortable experience, although there could be improvements in the dining options. The exceptional service provided by the accommodating staff truly makes guests feel special. The central location makes exploring the area a breeze, perfectly situated for a memorable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The individually decorated rooms were beautiful and very comfortable, like stepping back in time.

Service

9.0

The wonderfully helpful staff went out of their way to make my girlfriend feel special.

Location

10.0

The Francis Malbone House is perfectly positioned, centrally located within walking distance to everything one could possibly want.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was amazing, with 5-star quality meals that were second to none.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities provided were excellent, enhancing the overall experience of the stay.

Alison

United States, September 2023

9.0/10

My stay at Francis Malbone House was absolutely delightful. The beautiful rooms and exceptional service made this one of my favorite destinations in New England. The prime location in the heart of everything added to the charm, but the dining experience fell slightly short despite the outstanding facilities provided.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff went out of their way to make my girlfriend feel so very special.

Location

10.0

Being centrally located within walking distance of everything one could possibly want positions the Francis Malbone House perfectly.

Dining

8.0

While the dining was varied and delicious, it was not quite on par with a 5-star experience.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were second to none, enhancing the overall experience.

Caroline

United States, August 2023

9.2/10

Staying at the Francis Malbone House was like stepping back in time in one of our favorite destinations in New England. The individually decorated rooms with special considerations to each made our stay truly memorable. The service was unbelievably nice and helpful, and the location perfectly positioned us for easy access to everything we could possibly want.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are all individually decorated with special considerations to each, making it feel like stepping back in time.

Service

9.0

The service at the Francis Malbone House is so beyond nice and helpful, with all wonderfully helpful folks making our stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

To be centrally located within walking of so much positions the Francis Malbone House perfectly, by Innkeeper Will, to everything one could possibly want.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was varied and delicious, truly second to none.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the Francis Malbone House are incredible, offering everything you could need for a comfortable stay.