Francis Malbone House Inn

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

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Point of interest
Queen Courtyard 5 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King Harborside 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard 3

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Harborside 7

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Newport 8

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 9

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 7

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Counting House Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Gardenside 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 4

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 5

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 8

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Courtyard 4

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Courtyard 5

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Harborside 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard 2

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Harborside 3

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
392 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Newport Mansions - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Breakers - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fort Adams State Park - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 11 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeology - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IL Forno Italiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Brien's Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Francis Malbone House Inn

Upscale bed & breakfast located near International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum with rooms renovated in 2019
Located close to Touro Synagogue and Newport Mansions, Francis Malbone House Inn provides free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - November 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per night
  • City/local tax: USD 6.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Francis Malbone House Hotel Newport
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Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Malbone House Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Francis Malbone House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Francis Malbone House Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Francis Malbone House Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Francis Malbone House Inn located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue. Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newport Ferry Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Francis Malbone House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent staff who make you feel at home and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

An absolutely lovely experience from top to bottom. Lovely staff and and setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Relaxing, cozy, historic. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful staff! We enjoyed our stay. The breakfasts were excellent! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful inn with afternoon tea and a bountiful breakfast. The staff is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay so much! Great location for walking to almost everything, super clean, wonderful staff, fantastic breakfast and outstanding tea every afternoon. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is a beautiful property in the best traditions of historic New England B&Bs but stands out due to the fantastic welcome and friendliness of the team. The excellent daily afternoon tea - in reality an irresistible selection of sweet and savoury snacks - is a very welcome bonus. Would not hesitate to recommend the Francis Malbone House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our third stay in seven months should say it all 🙂🙃
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. They greeted us promptly and gave a tour. Place is clean and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Old charming hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Both breakfast and high tea were not to be missed. Please the location is very central
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff is terrific! This is a beautiful old inn located in the heart of Newport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Terrific time. Location was wonderful with nearby restaurants and attractions. This was our second time staying at the inn and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location excellent breakfast wonderful host wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Beautiful property with very personable and helpful staff. This was our second stay and we plan to have another in the spring
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great hosts, great place. Will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice B&B with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Wouldn’t stay anywhere else on our visit. Amazing fresh cooked breakfast great afternoon tea beautiful property walking distance to all the action yet quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent service, great staff and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Wonderful Inn! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

A very authentic and beautiful Inn. Very well maintain and extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely decor, a courtyard I will spend more time in on my next visit, delicious breakfasts, and helpful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

What a wonderful oasis from the crowd of downtown Newport. Room, bed, and bathroom were wonderful. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and staff were exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Fantastic inn. Breakfast was great, the staff welcoming and friendly. Room was comfortable and well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024