Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina in Newport ★★★  

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina is a good choice for those seeking accommodations in Newport in order to indulge their passion for the sea. The hotel sits right on the harbor in the city’s downtown. The 60 slip marina is home to the legendary America’s Cup Yachts. Guests can take boat tours of the harbor, or check out the Newport Yachting Museum a short walk away. Landlubbers may prefer walking tours of the Newport Mansions or the Cliff Walk above the city. Thames Street offers shoppers a wonderful array of unique shops and antiques. The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina is in downtown Newport, which is about 30 miles from Providence International Airport. There are private shuttles or taxis between the town and the airport. Visitors will find the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina’s 133 guestrooms all offer views of either the harbor or the historic Queen Anne Square. Amenities include cable TV with a pay movie service, Nintendo, free high-speed Internet, dual phone lines with data ports and voicemail. The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina was recently renovated. It has an indoor pool with saunas and a sundeck. A billiards table is available. The hotel’s restaurant serves classic New England cuisine. The hotel can accommodate meetings or banquets of 25 to 150 guests.