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Jailhouse Inn

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

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In the heart of Bowen's Wharf, Jailhouse Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Unwind with a newspaper, take advantage of free self parking and tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Jailhouse Inn is in Downtown Newport, a walkable area in Newport with great shopping. Old Colony House and Touro Synagogue are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliff Walk and Easton's Beach. Queen Anne Square and Bowen's Wharf are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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13 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Easton's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fort Adams State Park - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • ‪Mother Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plank Bar at Newport Marriott - ‬4 min walk
  • Gas Lamp Grille

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, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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. 379 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 562 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

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

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is located in a great neighborhood and very easy access to the water taxi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible. Really clean. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical property close to everything with free parking and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great theme. Service was great and continental breakfast was good! Easy to walk anywhere downtown and parking lot included is huge peek in Newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my night staying here. Easy walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to place to stay in Newport. I love the history behind the building. The staff are so kind. The 3 PM cookies are a nice touch and so yummy. Book early as not to miss The Jailhouse Inn which will add to your visit to Newport , RI
Jailhouse Inn
They have a Solitary cell too 😉
The loving touches in the Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun and unique place to stay and they offered an excellent breakfast! The staff was incredibly helpful in planning my ferry excursion to Martha's Vineyard, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Friendly staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

Dariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best parts were location and the attentive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay. No frills. Very clean. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property. Very comfortable beds and decent sized rooms. Only complaint was room was a little musty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Very nice stay

Excellent room on top floor with adjacent sitting room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Debora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with a fun history! Walkable to historical places, shopping, and food. Easy drive to tour the mansions. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed a few days here great location to walk to anything you wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

Michael

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

Best town in America

What a great place to stay with an excellent staff!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

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