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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guest house near Thames Street in Newport

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Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom sink
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Popular LocationThames Street4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowen's Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNewport Mansions3 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2/10 Very Good
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9/10 Wonderful
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
Admiral Farragut Inn
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (200)
The price is $209
per night
$239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Admiral Farragut Inn

About the neighborhood

Newport

Downtown Newport stay.With a stay at this Downtown Newport guesthouse, you'll be steps from Jane Pickens Theater and Touro Synagogue. White Horse Tavern and Thames Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 4 min walk
  • Bowen's Wharf - 5 min walk
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min walk
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive
  • Cliff Walk - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • The Fastnet Pub - 3 min walk
  • Gas Lamp Grille - 4 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min walk
  • Bar 'Cino Newport - 2 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guest house near Thames Street in Newport
Melville House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Newport guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1750
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Melville House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
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Melville House Guesthouse Newport
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Melville House to the airport?

Melville House is 3.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on May 28, 2024 start from $141.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Melville House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melville House.

How close is Melville House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Easton's Beach and 15.9 mi (27-min drive) from Narragansett Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melville House offer free breakfast?

Melville House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melville House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melville House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Melville House have a pool?

Melville House does not have a pool.

Does Melville House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Melville House to downtown Newport?

Melville House is 0.1 mi away from Newport.

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 290 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Arthur, Denville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great! We loved it and will be back. Staff was very helpful, the room was cozy, and you can’t beat the location! Only a 5 minute walk to downtown. Only downside was we kept finding so many flies, and a couple bees in our room. They were all by the windows so we assume the windows aren’t in properly or something. Only felt like a minor inconvenience though for what we got!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic, simple, professional
Historic building, small but quaint & comfy room. Tiny but very clean bathroom & shower. Staff informed us of small rooms & bathrooms in advance. Staff was very helpful & wanted to make our stay with them & Newport enjoyable. Staff advised us about restaurant week & made helpful suggestions. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Batya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location on Clarke Street, it was close to the places I wanted to visit. The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

daylyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I scheduled a stay at the Melville House, they overbooked and offered to “upgrade” me to an attic room with a hole in the ceiling covered by a piece of plywood, a concave king bed, a toilet that didn’t flush, and a ghost that sat down on the edge of my bed in the morning. The Wynstone was not the upgrade I was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get treated like family!
I felt like part of the family! Much of the staff has been there for years because they treat everyone like family! Owner actually went to get me soda that I liked and stocked the refrigerator! Amazing historic place, convenient, and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
This was a short vacation to Newport and we thought a stay at an Inn would be nice. We booked online and contacted by Rick before our planned arrival. He also met us on our arrival, helping set us up with parking. The house sits on a quiet tree lined street along with other homes of the same era. He asked about our needs and shared the size of the shower (small). We agreed it would be fine. And while it did work for us it was indeed small. Other than the shower the bath is old and small. Floor tiles were old and cracked. The fixtures were dated as well. Taking a seat on the toilet required a bit of aerobics as the sink partially over hangs it. The GFI outlet didn’t work at all even after attempting to reset it via the buttons. My wife had to use a household extension cord that was extended to an outlet in the room in order to use her hairdryer. Two other non GFI outlets in the room had only one side that would hold a plug in place. The wall paper and paint showed their age. The bed was comfortable with clean linens. The flat screen TV was set on top of a dresser and worked fine. This is a colonial era house and is without any real insulation between rooms or the foyer. This resulted in a rather loud environment. The noise from the front door opening and closing as well as other room doors was high as was that from the steps which are wood and uncovered. While some of this was exacerbated by one set of guests it was just the same loud and disturbing. Wrong room perhaps?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023