Newport, Rhode IslandDowntown Newport
The Attwater
Playful coastal inn
Downtown Newport Newport, Rhode Island
Price
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Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
LarkPlayful coastal inn
The inn trades Victorian fuss for bold color, sending guests off with house-baked scones and quiet, independent mornings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rachel Reider interiors set wavy navy patterns against bright orange and apple green.
Listed
A three-story 1910 structure that originally served the neighborhood as a beer hall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
they’ve got a penchant for colorful contemporary furnishings … the interior design could easily work in any number of the United States’ more design-conscious cities.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bellevue Avenue's historic mansions sit just around the corner, and Newport Harbor is three blocks down the street.
The rooms
Gas fireplaces warm the sitting rooms in King Suites, where crisp white walls and large windows capture the coastal sun.
At the table
Breakfast is served tapas-style with savory egg cups beside the fireplace, followed by freshly baked cookies in the afternoon.
How it began
The three-story building began life in 1910 as a neighborhood beer hall before its modern transformation into an inn.
Newport
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.