Hyatt Regency Newport
Enjoy the waterfront views from you guestroom window after a day of exploring the Newport mansions, hiking the length of the Cliff Walk or playing on the water of Newport Harbor. Rooms feature the Hyatt's signature Grand Bed, cable television, a separate work area with an iron and ironing board, and individual control over heat and air conditioning. Wireless Internet service is available for a daily fee. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Newport.
Work out in the fitness center, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool or use the indoor pool during cooler weather. Dine in the Windward Restaurant with its views of Narraganset Bay and Newport Harbor. Menus include fresh seafood, prime cuts of meat and lobster from Memorial Day through the end of September. Lighter fare includes Hyatt's Stay-Fit Mediterranean salad. A lounge and coffee bar in the lobby serve beverages and snacks.
Hyatt Regency Newport
1 Goat Island
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 851-1234
newport.hyatt.com
The Hotel Viking
Sink into the luxury of this historic hotel's classically decorated guestrooms, or choose a suite with a separate bedroom and living room. The original wing, built in 1928, and more recent additions subtly blend Gilded Age splendor with modern amenities. Rooms include flat-screen LCD televisions, high-speed Internet access for a nominal fee, in-room safes and marble baths with a rain-head shower.
Do laps in the indoor swimming pool, use the equipment in the fitness center or indulge in a massage at SpaTerre, the full-service spa on premises. Order in room service or dress to dine in the hotel's boutique bistro, One Bellevue. Menus include seasonal produce, fresh seafood and locally sourced meat. Pair the meal with a selection from the extensive wine list and consider the specialty martinis mixed at the bar.
The Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-3300
hotelviking.com
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
Take a walk along the marina to see the yachts that made the America's Cup race famous. Then settle into one of The Newport's 133 guest rooms. Whether you select a room with two double beds or a king bed, your room amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet connection, a comfortable chair and desk, and a lush kimono robe to use while you are a guest.
Relax in the men's or ladies' sauna or go outdoors to sit back on the sundeck. On cooler days take advantage of the spacious heated indoor swimming pool with its deck chairs and picture windows. Dine on site at Pier 49 Restaurant and Spirits, open for lunch, dinner, and during the summer months, also breakfast.
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
49 Americas Cup Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-9000
newporthotel.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
