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Gardiner House

4.0 star property
Travelers step into this welcoming downtown hotel for a warm reception, drinks, and thoughtfully prepared meals.

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Gardiner House sits surrounded by downtown Newport's historic charm. Guests start their day with continental breakfast and stay connected using in-room WiFi. The hotel's bar provides a relaxing spot to unwind, while the restaurant serves delicious meals worth savoring.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

The IYRS Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Manchester Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Juliette Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Ledges Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Whitney Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24 Lees Wharf, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newport Mansions - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 14 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeology - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wally’s Weiners - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Brien's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Oyster Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gardiner House

Upscale hotel near Thames Street
Located close to Newport Mansions, Gardiner House provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Gardiner House offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 to 45 for adults and USD 15 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Flora Restaurant
  • Studio Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 11:00 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 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.00 to 45.00 for adults, and USD 15.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Gardiner House Hotel
Gardiner House Newport
Gardiner House Hotel Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardiner House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Gardiner House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gardiner House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gardiner House located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this hotel is steps from Newport Harbour and Thames Street. St. Mary's Catholic Church and Kingscote Newport Mansion are also within 10 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Gardiner House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect Newport location. Friendly, attentive staff. Gorgeous restaurant and bar/lounge. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - but no coffee in the rooms is odd.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved our stay here! highly recommend if staying in Newport
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vacation and staying at the Gardiner house was wonderful! Beautifully decorated spaces, delicious food and beverages, friendly helpful staff and easily walkable sites, tours and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute boutique hotel, walkable, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaheen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty hotel in a central area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful upscale property. Parking was fairly easy once you find the correct street. Staff was not real friendly and helpful on getting you to that street. Be aware of a strict dress code and bring appropriate clothing or you will not be able to use the facilities at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel & amazing staff..,!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ashlynn at the desk was absolutely fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great stay! All the staff were so incredible and friendly! Will definitely come back when staying in Newport again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to the wharf and waterfront. Great breakfas included in stay as well as parking. The rooms have super high ceilings and simply pleasing decoration.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have been happier with our stay! Matt and Hannah went out of there way to ensure we had a special celebration for our 25th wedding anniversary. We will return for sure and would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a unique experience in Newport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Finally in Newport

This is a very unique and beautiful property with a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food ok. Staff could not keep neighboring guests from screaming and jumping till 11:30 pm and 6:00 am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hotel. Staff were wonderful. The restaurant was terrific. Breakfast was delicious. I would recommend black out curtains on the window. Cant wait to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we even extended it an additional night. The staff was fantastic and the downstairs lounge area was one of our favorite spots!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, looking forward to coming back .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff! Will stay here again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domonkos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and very cool bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful space, so close to Thames. Convenient garage to park car. Room is stunning, massive bathroom. Definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute amazing stay. The property is gorgeous, the bar is cozy and the staff is amazing. We will back very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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