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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guest house near Thames Street in Newport

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newport

Downtown Newport stay.With a stay at this Downtown Newport guesthouse, you'll be steps from Jane Pickens Theater and Touro Synagogue. White Horse Tavern and Thames Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Touro Synagogue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bannister's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guest house near Thames Street in Newport
Melville House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Newport guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1750
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Melville House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Melville House to the airport?

Melville House is 3.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on Nov 24, 2025 start from $121.49, 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.

Does Melville House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melville House.

How close is Melville House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 16.1 mi (32-min drive) from Narragansett Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Easton's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melville House offer free breakfast?

Melville House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melville House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melville House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Melville House have a pool?

Melville House does not have a pool.

Does Melville House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Melville House to downtown Newport?

Melville House is 0.1 mi away from Newport.