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Melville House

2.5 star property
Downtown Newport's welcoming retreat where attentive staff ensures a hassle-free stay just steps from historic attractions and waterfront charm

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Melville House offers a convenient downtown Newport base with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and free self-parking. The helpful staff provides tour assistance, making it easy to explore nearby attractions like Bowen's Wharf and Thames Street from this smoke-free property.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥15,487
￥17,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
02840, RI, Newport, 39 Clarke Street

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Touro Synagogue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bannister's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fastnet Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guesthouse near Thames Street
Located close to Newport Mansions, Melville House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Melville House feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1750
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; 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 elevators

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 does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on Jan 4, 2026 start from ￥15,487, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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. Touro Synagogue and White Horse Tavern are also within 5 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Melville House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 385 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room. Staff very attentive. Delicious breakfast! On site parking easy. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Got a free upgrade for my anniversary. Old homes so don’t expect crazy amenities, but the managers knowledge of the area, friendliness and hospitality make this place a must-visit. I would highly recommend and will not book with anyone else if I were to visit Newport again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has real character and Rick the innkeeper was pretty darn entertaining. The location was superb and we had a fabulous time in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the.price. Nothing fancy, simply a boarding house. Very clean for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great 300 years plus place. Perfect location. Owner a bit scatterbrained- but try’s to make everyone welcome . Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. We had the smallest room but it worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Very nice owner and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close convenient great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Trishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly staff and so accommodating!! The location was absolutely beautiful! Definitely would recommend and I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent custom service, quaint location, and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking on site Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

Last Minute Trip- Met All Expectations!

The Inn staff were friendly and helpful. They greeted us on the street and assisted with parking. They walked us up to our room ensured we had everything we needed. Rick is friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone’s stay is meeting their expectations. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good option to stay if you’re not in the room and out all day. Everything in town is 5-10 minutes walking distance. Other than that the rooms are fairly small making it an uncomfortable living space for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great. Much of the town is within easy walking distance. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and solicit feedback. Finally the parking is a big bonus in the center of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfr
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! Absolutely phenomenal location to downtown Newport and the wharf area (Approx. 5 min walk). The buildings are Revolutionary War era construction, so don’t expect the modern amenities of a 21st century hotel chain. But, the properties are clean, charming and well maintained despite being nearly 300 years old. Off street (free) parking was also a plus, but beware if you driver a larger vehicle (large SUV or truck), the lots and driveways are very tight and would be near impossible to traverse in a pickup or large SUV.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marietta

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room different to pictured, very bare. Everything needs to be updated. Door to house constantly open, room only secured via small lock. Room was very cold. Lady at reception was unfriendly to us and bullying the young man who welcomed us. Overall her vibe was very unfriendly. Glad we’re gone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025