The Attwater
Nautical neocolonial mansion
Newport coastal chic
Set in a neo-colonial mansion a few blocks from the water, the Attwater hotel in Newport has more nautical know-how than a summer sailing crew. Rooms are primarily decorated with ocean blues, corals, and accents like lacquered finishes, nailheads and grommets are meant to conjure boat designs. Aspiring sailors should stop by the bistro each morning, where homemade pastries, oven-warm muffins and fresh brews are perfect fuel for a day on the water.
Facilities
Rooms
17, including 10 suites.
Checkout
11am. Earliest check-in, 4pm.
More Details
Rates include a breakfast of small plates, served in the coffee house.
Also
There are two small steps up to the hotel’s ground floor (let staff know if you need a ramp and they’ll be happy to assist), but otherwise all communal areas are wheelchair-friendly. One of the King Junior Suites is ADA-approved, fitted with a roll-in shower and grab bars, and is accessed by an elevator.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
At the Hotel
Gym, free parking (subject to availability), and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV, air-conditioning, mini fridge, and bespoke bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
The King Suite is the best room in the house, with a separate seating area and a gas fireplace, plus perky prints and sea-inspired colors (the burnt-orange and navy is our favorite). If you’re planning on staying a little longer, check in to the Lark Suite, which is decked out with a dining area, dry bar, microwave and refrigerator.
Packing Tips
Newport is a sailing hub, so bring anything you’ll need to hit the high seas.
Also
On sunny days, the deck on the second floor is one of the best spots in town for sea-faring sights.
Children
Little Smiths are welcome, but this Rhode Island retreat is better suited to couples.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
On a nice day, sit by the open French doors or take your coffee out to sip on the porch.
Dress Code
Polished and preppy. New Englanders don’t tend to show up to breakfast in their PJs.
Hotel Restaurant
Head down to the perky breakfast bistro for fresh blends and small plates of homemade baked goods (including homemade doughnuts, blueberry-ricotta muffins, cheddar biscuits, bagels and yet more pastries), eggs how you like ‘em and light breakfast salads. Later in the day, there are cookies, oven-fresh scones and free French-press coffee for your sampling.
Hotel Bar
There isn’t a bar here, but staff will be more than happy to recommend some of Newport’s locally loved watering holes.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 8am, and snacks are available throughout the day.
Room Service
None, though each room has a Keurig coffeemaker and a fridge for guests to stock.
Planes
Domestic flights land at Newport State Airport, which is a 20-minute drive from the hotel; but if you’re arriving from outside the US, you’ll have to fly to TF Green International Airport in Providence, around 40 minutes from the hotel. The hotel can arrange private transfers, otherwise you can take a taxi for around $80, or rent a car from one of the airport kiosks. Further afield, Boston’s Logan International Airport is a 90-minute drive. The East Coast hub serves most major cities, including London, Los Angeles and Miami.
Trains
The closest station is South Kingstown, a 30-minute drive away, which is on Amtrak's East Coast route to Boston, New York, Washington, and Richmond.
Automobiles
A car is handy for anyone looking to visit Providence (a 40-minute drive), Boston (a 90-minute drive) or any other New England sites. The airports all have rental kiosks, and the hotel has free first-come-first-served parking.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Newport’s massive mansions, once laughably called ‘summer cottages’ by their well-heeled owners (some were once owned by tycoons like the Vanderbilts), are well worth a tour. Newport Restoration Foundation, founded by tobacco heiress Doris Duke, has restored more than 80 Newport homes, including Duke’s own massive home, Rough Point on Bellevue Avenue – the home now serves as a museum space, with antique and art exhibitions. Nearby, the National Museum of American Illustration features works by masters such as Norman Rockwell, NC Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish. The hotel can also help arrange sailing trips; or there’s a bike rental just down the street for those who would rather explore on land.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
