The Vanderbilt
Newport, Rhode Island
Vibe
Gilded Age grandeur meets playful glamour in jewel-toned parlours adorned with black tumbleweed chandeliers, vintage records, and fireside nightcaps.
“Gilded Age heirloom”
Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, this Gilded Age mansion features historic staircases and curated period art.
Eclectic interiors blend historic Georgian mouldings, moody portraiture, custom black tumbleweed chandeliers, and vibrant jewel-toned common parlors.
Personalized service brings welcome champagne at check-in, thoughtful evening turndown treats, and dedicated concierge arrangements throughout your stay.
In downtown Newport on Mary Street, a short walk from Thames Street and the waterfront.
“Here authenticity means something quite different from museum-grade preservation… the character of the place shines through.”
Rooms
Spacious suites pair bright white palettes with contemporary finishes, while select bi-level layouts add fully equipped kitchens and deep soaking tubs.
“Stepping into the lobby here is like stepping into the foyer of this Gilded Age mansion during its heyday a hundred years ago.”
Wellness
Guests can move between the heated indoor lap pool, a seasonal outdoor plunge pool, saunas, and rooftop morning yoga sessions.
“the hotel features dozens of period-inspired flourishes, from its majestic double staircase to moody oil portraits.”
Backstory
Built in 1909 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, this Georgian brick mansion still houses an extensive collection of original American illustrative art.
Eat & drink
Local oysters and sunset cocktails on the Roof Deck lead to New England seafood in The Dining Room and plant-filled conservatory breakfasts.
The neighborhood
Tucked on quiet Mary Street in Historic Hill, the mansion sits moments from downtown shopping on Thames Street and the harbor wharves.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.