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About the Hotel

55 Hunter Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, RI 02840

Rooms & Accommodations

Armistead Cottage features Victorian-style rooms with four-poster king beds and queen canopy beds. Each room includes a seasonal fireplace, new private bathroom with rainfall shower, smart TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. The Victorian Room offers garden views and a seating area. The property displays period antiques and Romana's stained glass artwork, including the world's largest carrot collection.

Dining & Breakfast

A full 3-course gourmet breakfast is served daily in the formal dining room. Complimentary tea, coffee, and cold beverages are available 24/7 from the guest refrigerator. The breakfast menu changes daily and is prepared by host Romana.

Location & Access

Located on a quiet tree-lined street in Newport's Top of the Hill neighborhood, 300 meters from Cliff Walk and First Beach (Easton's Beach). The property is 1 km from Bellevue Avenue's historic mansions, 2 km from downtown Newport Harbor, and 45 km from T.F. Green Airport. Trinity Church and Newport Art Museum are within 1 km walking distance.

Property Features

The bed and breakfast offers a wide front porch with swing, double parlors with antique furnishings, free on-site parking, and seasonal fireplaces. Three resident house cats live on the property. Children 12 years and older are welcome. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Area Activities

Guests can walk to Easton's Beach (First Beach) for kayaking and parasailing. The Cliff Walk provides ocean views and access to Newport's historic mansions. Downtown Newport offers harbor views, restaurants, and shops. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is 1 km away.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Superior King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre
Newport900 m
Airports
T.F. Green (PVD) 44.3 km
New Bedford Regional (EWB) 49.6 km
Train
Old Colony Newport Railway 1.4 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking

Dining

  • Coffee/Tea in lobby
  • Free breakfast

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Library

Room features

  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

55 Hunter Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, RI 02840
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55 Hunter Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, RI 02840
Nearby
Memorial Blvd
Cliff Walk
240 m
Restaurants
Ben's Chili Dogs and Soft Serve
950 m
158 Broadway
Scratch
1.1 km
88 Broadway
Kio's Asian Stir
1.2 km
82 Broadway
Empire Tea & Coffee
1.3 km
112 William Street
Binge BBQ
1.3 km
12 Broadway
A1 Pizza
1.0 km
306 Broadway
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