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

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, Bowen's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Mansions
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪40 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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
(13 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. Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and White Horse Tavern are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thames Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 1.1 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. 

Property is also known as

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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 Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on Oct 26, 2025 start from $166.49, 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 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Easton's Beach and 16.1 mi (32-min drive) from Narragansett 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.

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 369 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GARY, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming little BnB very close to the dining and shopping. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was old which was to be expected in an historic house. However, our room smelled of wood smoke (and it took me 2 cycles of laundry to get out the smell). Several things were broken, little things but they added up (the sink didn't drain, the bathroom floor tiles were broken, the shower was tiny). However, the people running the place were fabulous, extremely helpful in getting out breakfast order and making sure we had parking. Bringing us ice. There was parking which in this part of town was amazing. They have 3 lots and some street parking, plus it's close to the harbor. So it was a mixed bag. I am so sorry to say it because the staff was just so helpful and nice. Perhaps one of the other houses would be better but for the money I paid, it wasn't worth it.
bedroom
bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dea

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was really great! He upgraded our room for free since I booked a room that had a double bed and bathroom in the hall. He was so very helpful. He also offered to give us a ride to Ocean Cliff where the wedding was! We declined but appreciated the offer! Breakfast was great in the morning! Cooked to order. You could choose, eggs any style, omelet or blueberry pancakes! Bacon, toast & fruit with it. Coffee, water & juice available. The room was nice except the air conditioner did not work well. Luckily it was not hot out! The toilet in the bathroom didn’t flush. We had to lift up the back and flush from the tank! Our room was right off the breakfast area so if you want to sleep in you might want to pick a different room. We were only there for one overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old house, however could use some TLC and care towards hosting guests versus being a business. As soon as we checked in the ?manager pulled a bait and switch, stunk of a used car salesman, pushing to upgrade the room to a queen then suddenly it was a king for an extra $40 a night. Suspect he had a lot of open rooms he needed to fill and this was his way of pushing us into a higher rate room. Was not even in the house we had chosen. When we said we wanted to see the room we had booked, his whole demeanor changed and he was no longer friendly. The young man working for him did change our room back to what we had booked and refunded the difference, but it was incredibly shady. The properties themselves could use some care and attention, some areas were dingy, the face covering of the vanity was falling off, the air grate only had 2 screws holding it on the others were falling out, the outside sitting area was completely neglected which is unfortunate as just a little effort would make it a huge plus. Overall, our stay was fine, but we have stayed in many places and this was the worst. Never book through Inns of Newport, there are far better options for the same price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Devin

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

10/10 Excellent

GARY, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praharsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location. Historic rooms decorated nicely. Small upgrades would make the room more historic (like the drapes). Cautions: no temperature control in room, can hear everyone in the house all the time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weird process, but a cute enough stay

Check-in was a bit chaotic and because they manage multiple inns on the same street, they clearly give people whatever room makes sense when they check in regardless of the building. So my room/inn was definitely not the room/inn I booked but it worked out fine. It would have been a more significant issue if I was not on a casual solo trip. And if I hadn't already come to terms that I was paying a premium for the location (5 minute walk from the wharfs/downtown Newport). The building I was in was a bit unfinished, and so was the room (unfinished floors, bathroom/sink could use upgrades, very outdated paint and doors/looks) but it was clean and cute for a New England stopover. But I wouldn't stay if you can't accommodate a little bit of unexpectedness in your travels. Overall, definitely not worth the price I paid (or up to the standards for that price) but it worked well enough for this specific trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor, woodhaven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property with a historic feel to it. Parking was convenient on the property. Staff was friendly. Walkable to everything. A must to do is have dinner and drinks at one of the oldest taverns in America, the Whitehorse Tavern. Which was a five minute walk from the property. Breakfast included and made to order. Would stay there again. To throw a Con in there, the room had windows that you could not open and the room was a little stuffy. I would have liked the ability to get some fresh air. The room we had did not have the ability to control your own temperature. Think the room should’ve came with at least a fan to regulate the air.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager and his staff were very accommodating, which my wife and I greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and even gave us a free upgrade. Space was quiet, clean, and walkable. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place could use a paint job and updated bathrooms. Photos make it appear much brighter. Probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked this stay as the night before running the Newport Half Marathon. We were very excited and thought that staying in a historic, quaint spot would be a fun addition to the weekend. However, a few days before we received notification to call the office to confirm our stay and felt coerced into "upgrading" our room after being told it would be "too small" for us. The room we were brought to when we checked in had two beds and two separate rooms, which we did not need at all. The mattresses were incredibly thin and uncomfortable, the curtains were sheer and did nothing to block out the light. Additionally, although not within their control, we were awoken multiple times in the evening by tours outside of the venue and by other guests. This could potentially be avoided by implementing a quiet time to respect other guests. Lastly, we were told breakfast would be until 11am so we could get some hot breakfast following our run. We arrived at 10:35am and were told the guy who makes breakfast had already left for the day. Overall, poor experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

christopher

Very curtious and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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