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The Francis Malbone House

Newport, Rhode Island.

Historic Inn, c. 1760, recently awarded a rating of "Extraordinary" from Zagat Survey. Offers a warm and luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Newport on the harborfront.

Bed and Breakfast Description

We invite you to experience Newport, Rhode Island's most luxurious Bed and Breakfast, the Francis Malbone House. Our historic Inn, an elegantly restored Colonial Newport Mansion, offers beautiful bedrooms, gracious sitting rooms and manicured gardens. Our personal attention to our guests and their needs is unparalleled in Newport.

The Francis Malbone House has been lovingly maintained throughout the years, as evidenced by the painstaking restoration undertaken during the early 1970's. The estate was built in 1760 for Colonel Francis Malbone who made his fortune as a shipping merchant. The design of the house is attributed to Peter Harrison, "America's First Architect", who is also responsible for the Touro Synagogue and the Redwood Library. In 1996, a sensitively designed addition was added, allowing the inn to expand from nine to a total of eighteen luxurious guestrooms.

In 2000, our most recent expansion was completed when we purchased and restored the Benjamin Mason House, a freestanding colonial home, c. 1750. The Benjamin Mason House features a suite and a guestroom bringing our total number of rooms to twenty. Treat yourself to a bit of colonial history by joining us, and we are confident that your first visit will be the first of many.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Historic and famed Newport Mansions, the Cliff Walk, the Redwood Library, Touro Synagogue, antiquing, sailing, biking and strolls along the harbor at sunset.

Services:

Professional and knowledgeable innkeepers, getaway packages, harbor-front location

Most Popular Rooms:

Harborside rooms: These rooms, located in the original mansion and offering a limited view of the Newport Harbor, feature a queen size, four-poster bed, private bath, cable TV, A/C direct dial telephone with voice mail and data port and fireplace.

The Counting House Suite: Has been featured on HGTV's "Vacation Living" as Newport’s most elegant suite. Offering a king bed, private bath with Jacuzzi, separate marble shower, sitting area, dining area, central A/C, gas fireplace and private entrance.

Check In Instructions:

After 11 pm they have a late arrivals mailbox, an envelope with instructions for the guests to get into their room, and the Innkeeper's home phone number is included too.

Inn Information

Season: April through November
Rates: 99.00 - 475.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 20
With private baths: 20
Languages spoken other than English: Italian, French,
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full Gourmet Breakfast
• Afternoon tea from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nearest Airport(s): T.F. Greene; Providence, RI

Payment methods accepted:

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.

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