FRANCIS MALBONE HOUSE, Newport

Francis Malbone House - A Historic Thames Street Inn with Colonial Architecture and Gourmet Dining

Located on Newport's iconic Thames Street, this 4-star Newport hotel features Queen Anne furnishings and oriental rugs throughout its historic spaces. The Francis Malbone House provides six meeting rooms, two fireplaced parlors, a library, and two boardrooms. Each guest room comes equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and refrigerators, while select accommodations include seasonal gas fireplaces and marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. A gourmet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by afternoon tea with freshly baked treats from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Francis Malbone House sits within walking distance of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Marina, and Thames Street's seafood restaurants. The property maintains proximity to the Preservation Society Mansions and the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Pros

Daily afternoon tea service includes house-made pastries, grilled pizza, and artisanal cheeses

Historic property features authentic Queen Anne period furnishings and rare paintings

Multiple common spaces including two fireplaced parlors and a serene courtyard

Walking distance to Newport Harbor and downtown waterfront district

Cons

Located 28 miles from T.F. Green Airport

Breakfast service begins at 8:00 AM with no earlier options available