Artful Lodger Inn      
503 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840, USA    
(401) 847-3132
 
 

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Description

Built by one of the prominent families of Newport, Rhode Island, this historic Victorian-style inn has been lovingly restored to reflect that grand and opulent era while offering an ideal vacation getaway. Gracing the heart of downtown among other glorious mansions and adjacent to The Elms, enjoy views of the Newport Harbor and relax amid the beautiful setting. Distinctively themed guest suites are air conditioned with an assortment of amenities and many feature a fireplace and two-person Jacuzzi tub. Gather for a gourmet breakfast each morning in the third-floor conservatory with breathtaking vistas. Stroll to the popular Cliff Walk nearby. Ask about specials available.

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Amenities

This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 2 with whirlpools, 3 suites. The types of beds available include Double, King and Queen.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable TV
  • DVD
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Events Hosted

    • Romantic Getaways

Romantic Interest

Victorian period style and the feel of a 150 year old house create a warm romantic atmosphere

Innkeepers Association Memberships

Newport Inns and Bed and Breakfast Association

Describe Garden and Grounds

Cozy and attractive


Option A

A Large, Luxury Suite romantically decorated king bed with extra deep mattress, antiques, in-room 2-person jacuzzi spa, private bath with separate shower, fireplace, CD player for your favorite music, cable TV, VCR, couch/extra twin bed, beautiful decor with attention to details, lighting, and your comfort. Ideal for special occasions, or for just being with a special person Rate - $169 - $309

Option B

Unique Porch Suite - King bed with partial canopy, Fireplace. Connected, enclosed porch with adjoining small open deck overlooks Historic Spring Street. Newly renovated and decorated with romance in mind reminiscent of the 1800s and early 1900s. AC, private bath, cable TV Rate - $149 - $279

Option C

King bed with partial canopy, AC, Cable TV, Private bath. Embellished with singular touches to induce a break from the everyday norm. Rate - $109 - $209

Option D

Small, but cozy room - Queen bed, ivy decor, looking out on garden. AC, Cable TV, Private bath. Rate - $89 - $189

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Smoking

Outside Only.


Other Activities

    • Antiquing
    • Art Galleries
    • Beaches
    • Bicycling
    • Canoeing/Kayaking
    • Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Live Theater
    • Museums
    • Parks
    • Shopping (Local Crafts)
    • Tennis
    • Water Sports
    • Wineries

Historic Interest

Other Awards:

Newport in Bloom Honorable Mention

Nearby College/University

Salve Regina University, University of RI, Community College of RI, Roger Williams University, Brown University, RISD, Johnson and Wales


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Artful Lodger Guest Book

"Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland "Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland "Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland "Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland "Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland "Thank you so much, that breakfast was beyond imagining! A feast of people, food & a fantastic view! Keep up the creativity!" - Eric & Suzanne, Wayne, PA "Rick & Rose: Should have named it Rick's Place-A Little bit of Casablanca. It really doesn't matter what the name is, your hospitality & warmth was just great - Had a wonderful time - See you again." - Tom & Helene, Clark, NJ "FANTABULOUS!" - Ben & Maura, New Orleans, LA "Just as wonderful as the first visit. Very beautiful. Gracious Host. Thanks." - Susan & Glenn "We had a wonderful visit. Everthing was perfect. Thank you." - Ryan & Lindsay, Delmar, NY Beautiful rooms! You allowed me to have a wonderful graduation weekend! Thanks again the hospitality. - Kelly, Middleboro, MA Romantic room - lovely house - warm "hello". We'll come back - Thank you!" - Stephanie & Rudiger, Germany "Our stay was truly a fantasy! Three cheers for the Artful Lodger - Havisham Suite." - Laura, Josh, & Erin, Wellesley, MA "Fabulous place you have here! We loved Victoria's room! - Danny & Karen, Plano, TX "Rick & Rose, enjoyed your helpful hints. Your location is perfect. See you again." - Nancy & John, Marblehead, MA "Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere - we are ready again to face reality!!!" - Ruth & Davis, NY "What a wonderful place to come home to. Thanks for everything." John & Barbara "What a unique "gem" hidden in Newport! Lovely---- Janice & John, Trumbull, CT "Beautiful house - so nice we decided to get engaged in this wonderful atmosphere!" - Emer & John ,Galway, Ireland. "What a lovely room and experience. We really felt at home. Thank you!" - Richard, Mary Ellen "Comforable, cozy & convenient. A very warm and friendly place, great food, very nice people and never used a car in 3 days! Wonderful!" - Rob & Gail, Stratford, CT "A perfect spot. Most relaxing." - Marge & Larry, Amherst, MA "We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" - Linda & Rob, North Wales, PA "We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." - Tom & Haley, Rue Brook, NY "Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." - Stephanie & Geoff, Chicago, IL "Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." - Jenn, Kristen, Ilana, Boston, MA "We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" - Henry & Kathy, Switzerland
Lieza C
6/8/2011

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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I loved staying at the Artful Lodger Inn in Newport. It is in the heart of Newport. Easy walk to some of the mansions or downtown for shopping and dining. Innkeepers are so lovely, welcoming us into their Inn and serving scrumptious breakfasts.
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