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The Attwater

3.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, 9-minute walk to Thames Street

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The Attwater in Newport's Top of the Hill district offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the terrace, gym, WiFi, and breakfast, while the concierge helps with local options. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and the short walk to Bowen's Wharf.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Lark Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lark Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Junior Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
IPod dock
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
IPod dock
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
IPod dock
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
IPod dock
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thames Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newport Mansions - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 15 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Parrot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Empire Tea & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CRU Cafe Newport - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nikolas Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Attwater

Hotel near Thames Street
Close to Newport Mansions, The Attwater provides amenities like a terrace and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Attwater offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Restaurants on site

  • The Breakfast Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Attwater Villa
Attwater Villa Hotel
Attwater Villa Hotel Newport
Attwater Villa Newport
Attwater Hotel Newport
Attwater Hotel
Attwater Newport
Attwater
The Attwater Hotel
The Attwater Newport
The Attwater Hotel Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is The Attwater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Attwater?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM, and from 4:00 PM–5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Attwater?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Attwater located?

Located in Top of the Hill, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Drive Historic District and Thames Street. Newport Art Museum and International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 5 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Attwater Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service was top notch and they have a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrific place that was close to all with a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean room, shops nearby along with attractions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and so stylish. Bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; close to everything but quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint place…felt like I was at a fancy home!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older buildings that have been renovated. Great decor, very comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great Hotel/ Great location

The hotel was great! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with pleasant walk to the shops and restaurants. Short drive to the mansions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious king suite. Comfy bed. Parking was tight. Area around place not visually appealing, nothing but parking lots. Close enough to restaurants to enable you to walk into town. Several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, funky, convenient get away. Great location within a short walk to many shops and restaurants but located on a quiet side street behind the art museum.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, attentive staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, great stay! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AB

The staff was amazing especially when we had to adjust our stay. They worked with us to refund one night’s stay when we had to leave early unexpectedly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peter was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Has a home touch to it. Wonderful location. Walkable to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

The Attwater is an excellent location. The beds were amazingly comfortable and the breakfast was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aureanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property so much and the location was perfect!! Definitely going back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Parking & Check In / Out was easy. Property including deck space was lovely. Really enjoyed the simple and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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