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Jailhouse Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers start their Newport day with a continental breakfast before heading out to explore the charming shopping district of Bowen's Wharf

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Located in Bowen's Wharf, Jailhouse Inn offers continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk provides tour assistance, and free self-parking makes exploring Newport easy. Guests consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
02840, RI, Newport, 13 Marlborough Street

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Touro Synagogue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 5 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fastnet Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jailhouse Inn

Hotel near Bowen's Wharf
Located close to Old Colony House and Touro Synagogue, Jailhouse Inn provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Jailhouse Inn boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1772
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and April 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn
Jailhouse Newport
Jailhouse Hotel Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel
Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jailhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Jailhouse Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jailhouse Inn located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Colony House and Touro Synagogue. Queen Anne Square and Bowen's Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Jailhouse Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 583 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, great breakfast, quiet throughout. Location is awesome right next to thames with shopping and restaurants nearby, the parking can't be undervalued either.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, friendly staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Continental breakfast was a pleasant surprise. Convenient location, easy walk to shopping, restaurants, wharf and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is located in a great neighborhood and very easy access to the water taxi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical property close to everything with free parking and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous and helpful. Clean well appointed accommodations. Walking distance to downtown wharfs and shopping/restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible. Really clean. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We were able to walk to almost everywhere we wanted to go. The only place we had to drive to was cliff walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

Walking distance & historic with charm

Perfect location and amazing property very well maintained. Great people working there too
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my night staying here. Easy walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best parts were location and the attentive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun and unique place to stay and they offered an excellent breakfast! The staff was incredibly helpful in planning my ferry excursion to Martha's Vineyard, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and staff was great. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Very convenient area the staff was very friendly and helpful. Very clean and I enjoyed the breakfast very much l loved that it had so much history and it was an actual jail, and you will see remnants of the original jailhouse. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Friendly staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Perfect stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great theme. Service was great and continental breakfast was good! Easy to walk anywhere downtown and parking lot included is huge peek in Newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to place to stay in Newport. I love the history behind the building. The staff are so kind. The 3 PM cookies are a nice touch and so yummy. Book early as not to miss The Jailhouse Inn which will add to your visit to Newport , RI
Jailhouse Inn
They have a Solitary cell too 😉
The loving touches in the Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is centrally located but is dated and could really do with a refurbishment! The room was large but the bathroom tiny. The noise at 5am on both nights woke us as the room was close to reception
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025