Newport Rhode Island Hotels

Newport Bay Club

The Newport Bay Club is one of the Newport Rhode Island hotels fortunate enough to enjoy stunning views of Newport Harbor, along with great views of downtown Newport.

Being a native, I haven't stayed in a lot of Newport Rhode Island hotels. I did stay here though, with a group of friends in one of the townhouses.

It was a very spacious, 2 bedroom suite that was a perfect spot to have a get-together before going out that night. The views were incredible.

The 1st floor had a good size living/dining area, with 2 decks overlooking Newport Harbor and downtown to the north. If you like people-watching, this is the perfect spot to watch the crowds from above.

The bedrooms were on the 2nd level, with a shared bathroom in between that had a jacuzzi. The bedrooms also had their own decks overlooking America's Cup Avenue.

Hotel Amenities

• Fitness center - on lower level
• Continental Breakfast
• DVD rentals
• Wireless internet
• Complimentary Newspapers
• Meeting room - accommodates 15 people
• Variety store - on lower level

• There's no pool here. They do have a deal where you can buy a pass to the Newport Athletic Club (a few miles away), but there is nowhere to swim on-site.
  
  
• Noise - If you stay here during the summer, be aware that you're at ground zero when all of Newport's bars close and all the drunks start heading home or on to their next party.
  
  If you're a really light sleeper, or need to be up early for a meeting, you might need to take a sleep aid if staying here.
  
  
• If your only concern is being in a prime location to access downtown Newport, then it doesn't get any better than this location.

What's Nearby

• The Rhino Bar (right downstairs)
• Armory Antiques
• Red Parrot bar/restaurant
• Newport Harbor Tours
• The Mooring restaurant
• Salas' restaurant
• Newport Yachting Center
• Bannister's Wharf shopping area
• Bowen's Wharf shopping area
• Gary's Handy Lunch
• Via Via Pizza