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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Thames Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Melville House offers a convenient downtown Newport base with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and free self-parking. The helpful staff provides tour assistance, making it easy to explore nearby attractions like Bowen's Wharf and Thames Street from this smoke-free property.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thames Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guesthouse near Thames Street
Located close to Easton's Beach, Melville House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Melville House feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1750
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
Melville House
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
Melville House Newport
Melville House Guesthouse
Melville House Guesthouse Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Melville House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melville House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melville House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Melville House located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Jane Pickens Theater and Thames Street. Touro Synagogue and Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House are also within 5 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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