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Francis Malbone House Inn

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

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City view from property
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Queen Courtyard 5
Fireplace

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
392 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Newport Mansions
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cliff Walk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • The Breakers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

King Harborside 6

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Courtyard 3

King Courtyard 3

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Harborside 7

Queen Harborside 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Newport 8

King Newport 8

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Newport 9

King Newport 9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Newport 7

King Newport 7

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Courtyard Suite

King Courtyard Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Counting House Suite

King Counting House Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Newport 6

King Newport 6

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Gardenside 1

Queen Gardenside 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Queen Gardenside 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Queen Gardenside 5

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Queen Gardenside 8

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Courtyard 4

King Courtyard 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Courtyard 5

Queen Courtyard 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

King Harborside 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Courtyard 2

King Courtyard 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Harborside 3

King Harborside 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Newport

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Newport B&B, you'll find International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue. Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Newport Mansions - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cliff Walk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Easton's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Breakers - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 11 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeology - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IL Forno Italiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Brien's Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Francis Malbone House Inn

4-star B&B near International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Francis Malbone House Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Newport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1760
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Francis Malbone House Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2019.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Francis Malbone House Hotel Newport
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Francis Malbone House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 242 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice, well kept and an extremely incredible staff. The breakfast is amazing and changes daily. A favorite and I haven’t seen other places do to this extent is afternoon eats. They put out a spread that is made from scratch with dips, sweets, and even had foot long hotdogs on the 4th of July. Highly recommend this place and look to stay hear every time we visit Newport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay in seven months should say it all 🙂🙃
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rangan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old charming hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Both breakfast and high tea were not to be missed. Please the location is very central
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. They greeted us promptly and gave a tour. Place is clean and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is terrific! This is a beautiful old inn located in the heart of Newport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Terrific time. Location was wonderful with nearby restaurants and attractions. This was our second time staying at the inn and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very personable and helpful staff. This was our second stay and we plan to have another in the spring
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Historical Bed & Breakfast Hotel

Quaint, historical hotel with cozy rooms. The sweetest and friendliest staff. Great breakfast and afternoon tea with treats. Hotel is centrally located. You can walk to restaurants, Cliff Walk and Gilded Age mansions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, great place. Will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, high quality historic property

Beautiful historic property with spacious and comfortable rooms, and awesome common areas. Staff were all knowledgeable, accommodating, and terrific! Will definitely stay there again when I’m in Newport! I’m
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAZIH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing and the staff was wonderful. We will definitely be back. Naz and Loretta
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply Amazing!

I had the most amazing stay at Francis Malbone House. The house was conveniently located and had the most charming rooms, kitchen, and parlors. But the food was the best and enough to bring me back! Each day you had a choice of savory or sweet entree for breakfast (and that was after you could come early for coffee, tea, and muffins, croissants, yogurt, and fresh fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place. The staff were great ,Tobie was fantastic (thank you for strawberries) the food was very good Very historic thank you for making our stay the best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

TRUDY

I had booked the room for my friend & I, because we were staying in Newport for one night, to watch her daughter’s college field hockey game vs. Salve Regina the next day. Unfortunately, the night before, she called sobbing to tell me that her elderly mother had taken a serious turn for the worse. She was most likely not going to make it through the weekend. They were bringing in hospice & she would not be leaving her side. After comforting her & offering to do whatever I could to help, I immediately canceled my airline ticket (got the credit for future travel), cancelled our dinner reservation, and then reached out to Expedia, to see if there was anything I could do to get the thousand dollars back on the room that I had booked. Expedia reached out to the hotel and explained the situation, but the hotel was unwilling to give me any kind of refund. I just felt like, it so rarely happens that people have an emergency like this…and I felt that the hotel could have, at the very MINIMUM, refunded a portion of the charges??? Or perhaps they could’ve reached out to me, so that we could’ve talked, and they could’ve understood that this was a REAL family emergency, etc. etc.? Anyway, I just felt like it was very insensitive not to consider the circumstances of the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marion, West Palm Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay anywhere else on our visit. Amazing fresh cooked breakfast great afternoon tea beautiful property walking distance to all the action yet quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024