ARTFUL LODGER, Newport

Artful Lodger - A Victorian Newport hotel with harbor views, historic gardens, and three unique dining areas

Located in Newport's historic downtown, this intimate Newport hotel occupies a Victorian house with antiquated details like steep winding stairs and narrow halls. The property features three distinct seating areas: a front porch overlooking Spring Street, an award-winning garden patio, and a tranquil lily pond area with a trickling fountain. Guests enjoy breakfast at Pip's Cafe on the third floor, offering floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Newport Harbor and Fort Adams. The back garden houses a locally famous 140-year-old magnolia tree, surrounded by wrought iron furniture, ivy-covered trellises, and quaint ponds. Each room at the Artful Lodger features individual décor and a private bathroom. The property sits 0.5 miles from Thames Street and Trinity Church, with the International Tennis Hall of Fame accessible via an 11-minute walk. Multiple dining options within 0.5 miles include Winner Winner, Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano, and Restaurant Bouchard.

Pros

Free homemade breakfast includes freshly baked muffins, eggs, waffles, and pancakes served family-style

Pre-check-in available at 11:30 AM

Complimentary wired Internet access and 24-hour coffee with homemade biscotti

Two garden areas feature wrought iron furniture and flower-covered trellises

Cons

Bathrooms are small with standing showers

Located 28 miles from T.F. Green Airport