Melville House is located in Downtown Newport, a neighbourhood in Newport, and is near the airport and near the beach. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliff Walk and Easton's Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ryan Center, or consider a night out at North Beach Club House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min walk
Newport Mansions - 3 min drive
Cliff Walk - 3 min drive
Getting around
Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - 3 min walk
The Fastnet Pub - 3 min walk
Gas Lamp Grille - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Bar 'Cino Newport - 2 min walk
About this property
Melville House
Guest house located in Downtown Newport
Close to Thames Street and Cliff Walk, Melville House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Melville House feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Guest services
No housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
More
Built in 1750
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Frette Italian sheets
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
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
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
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?
Checkout 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. Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk are also within 1 mile (2 km). Newport Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Melville House Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 290 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
148
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 290 reviews" "
8 - Good
85
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 290 reviews" "
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 290 reviews" "
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 290 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
11
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
gaelle
Travelled with partner
7 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Very well situated, right in the old part of Newtown. Quiet neighborhood and close to the busier streets. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Kindly let us stay past the check out hour.
We didn’t get a room in the house we had reserved (not in Melville but in an adjacent house) and the room we got didn’t look like the pictures posted on line. It was a little poky but since we only wanted to use it to sleep in, it didn’t bother us much.
Overall great! We loved it and will be back. Staff was very helpful, the room was cozy, and you can’t beat the location! Only a 5 minute walk to downtown.
Only downside was we kept finding so many flies, and a couple bees in our room. They were all by the windows so we assume the windows aren’t in properly or something. Only felt like a minor inconvenience though for what we got!
Historic building, small but quaint & comfy room. Tiny but very clean bathroom & shower. Staff informed us of small rooms & bathrooms in advance. Staff was very helpful & wanted to make our stay with them & Newport enjoyable. Staff advised us about restaurant week & made helpful suggestions. Highly recommend a stay here.
While I scheduled a stay at the Melville House, they overbooked and offered to “upgrade” me to an attic room with a hole in the ceiling covered by a piece of plywood, a concave king bed, a toilet that didn’t flush, and a ghost that sat down on the edge of my bed in the morning. The Wynstone was not the upgrade I was expecting.
I felt like part of the family! Much of the staff has been there for years because they treat everyone like family! Owner actually went to get me soda that I liked and stocked the refrigerator! Amazing historic place, convenient, and cozy