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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Thames Street

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Interior entrance
Fireplace
Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed) | Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 4 min walk
  • Bowen's Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Newport Harbour - 8 min walk
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive
  • Cliff Walk - 3 min drive

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
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino Newport - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guest house 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
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Melville House feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$195.69, including 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 at Melville House?

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?

Checkout 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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Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 318 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

I was met with a warm welcome, the INN was comfortable, excellent location and quiet at night for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon Richard

An historic property located in the heart of Newport's central district within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. The fancy Vanderbilt restaurant is right at the end of the road. Much cheaper than big hotels although it is just bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

STAFF WERE LOVELY! We are from RI just wanted a night away. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ford

Great spot for a trip to Newport!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Super Friendly and accomodating staff. They took time to guide us in finding great dinning and other hidden gems. The historic charm of the properties and our room were something really unique and charming. We will definitely stay again when we return to Newport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great location, comfortable, good owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Very friendly staff. Our room was adorable, bed was comfortable. Jetted bathtub was a surprise and worked well. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Really felt welcomed and had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Parking was easy and the service was nice and the room decent and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nickolas

Very close to the shops and parking is available in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Perfect location! It’s quaint and very authentic New England. Very charming property. We were schedule for the Mellvill House and got upgraded for $60 and it was very very worth it. Great experience. Easy walk downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Cool place spread across quiet historic street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

nice place to stay very typical of the newport old houses. They manage to keep the spirit of the place without being too rustic too old.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Wonderful hosts. Room was lovely and clean. Quiet in the area. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pei-wen

Highly recommend this place of staying!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brie

Perfect location , and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Unique historic property and hospitable staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr. John

Great staff and location…. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Batya

I loved the location on Clarke Street, it was close to the places I wanted to visit. The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ric

Cute little bed and breakfast, close to where everything is and close to the shuttles to the mansions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela

Very clean, friendly staff, small but cute room, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Very cute place, nice staff, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022