Near Thames Street
With a stay at Melville House in Newport (Downtown Newport), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Thames Street and within a 5-minute drive of Newport Mansions. This guesthouse is 16.1 mi (26 km) from Narragansett Beach and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from University of Rhode Island.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English, French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
270 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsStandard Room, 1 Double Bed
305 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 316 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Recommendation
74.1%
Closest airports
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State)
27.6 km / 17.2 mi
T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
42.9 km / 26.7 mi
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
50.5 km / 31.4 mi
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
63.4 km / 39.4 mi
What's nearby
Jane Pickens Theater
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Touro Synagogue
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
White Horse Tavern
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Thames Street
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Trinity Church
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Queen Anne Square
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ocean Drive Historic District
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Bowen's Wharf
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Newport Visitor Information Center
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bannister's Wharf
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Old Stone Mill
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Mary's Catholic Church
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Newport Harbour
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Newport Art Museum
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Guest services
Tours/ticket assistance
No housekeeping
Languages spoken
English
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 3:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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