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Jailhouse Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Old Colony House

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Located in Bowen's Wharf, Jailhouse Inn offers continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk provides tour assistance, and free self-parking makes exploring Newport easy. Guests consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Easton's Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Newport Mansions - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fort Adams State Park - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 5 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mother Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fastnet Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Jailhouse Inn

Hotel near Bowen's Wharf
Located close to Old Colony House and Touro Synagogue, Jailhouse Inn provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Jailhouse Inn boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1772
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and April 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn
Jailhouse Newport
Jailhouse Hotel Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel
Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jailhouse Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jailhouse Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Jailhouse Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jailhouse Inn located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Colony House and Touro Synagogue. Queen Anne Square and Bowen's Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Jailhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 579 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and staff was great. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Perfect stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Bed was comfortable. I was hoping for a breakfast served at my table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was friendly. There was ample parking, and the inn is very walkable to downtown Newport. Breakfast was a mixture of hot oatmeal and various home baked goods and some breads. There were always cookies in the dining room in the afternoon. The lemon blueberry cookies were delicious! We’re frequent travelers, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical hotel in great walking location to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the cutest place with super friendly staff. It was very clean and comfortable. They serve cookies in the afternoon. It is close to the wharf and all shopping. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting and quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Celeste

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

Great location

Couldn’t ask for a better location. Extremely courtesy staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikoll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and I would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

A Very Pleasant Inn

Our bed was comfortable, breakfast was very good, on-site parking sufficient and the room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A++++++

Not much to say other than amazing! Staff was top notch, rooms clean and smelling great. Walking distance to everything you’d want to do. Would highly recommend! Tons of history!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical property conveniently located in downtown Newport at walking distance to major attractions and dining. Free parking, breakfast and great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was warm, cozy and charming. Great location with safe parking. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone. When we travel again to Newport we'll stay there for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly a great stay and very clean. Only thing that could be better is the air conditioning. The rooms have small built in units that barely work, which resulted in our room staying in the mid 70s at all times. After showers, the room would jump up into the 80s. Not a huge deal, or a dealbreaker as the stay was still excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at the Jailhouse Inn! The room was very clean and the bed was super comfortable. We had stayed in an AWFUL Airbnb the night before and the friendly staff at the Jailhouse made everything better! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice. They serve afternoon cookies which were delicious. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the history and the feel of the place. The staff were all very helpful. Lots of breakfast choices, and the coffee ...much needed...was good and hot. Very cozy Inn. A Good place to rest your head. July 2024
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOnia

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

Fabulous

We were welcomed when we arrived, everyone was very kind, friendly, great location, good parking and overall a great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with friendly staff. Within walking distance of shops and restaurants in downtown Newport. The room was large and clean. We would recommend the Jailhouse Inn, and hope to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel. Nice staff. Surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short walk to the waterfront. Very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the Jailhouse vibe. It was a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K Cole

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

Charming place in a great location!

Enjoyed a two night stay with my husband and son. excellent location within walking distance of so many great restaurants and shops in the beautiful Newport area. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. The breakfast was delicious and the warm cookies in the afternoon were a treat! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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