Melville House Newport

staff was great

The best thing about the property was the close proximity to the bay and shopping. And the place was clean.

The inside was dated like it was from the 70s. The bathroom needed a major remodel.

Room different to pictured, very bare. Everything needs to be updated. Door to house constantly open, room only secured via small lock. Room was very cold. Lady at reception was unfriendly to us and bullying the young man who welcomed us. Overall her vibe was very unfriendly. Glad we’re gone.

They had me stay in a different building in a totally different neighborhood. Showed up to the address on my reservation and there was a sign on the door to go to a different building down the block. When I arrived there I was informed I'd be staying at yet another building in a different location. Why the confusing run around?

Location

We were not given a room in the Melville House—rather a room in a different building. The room was dark and dirty with exposed light fixtures, etc. Unfortunately it was just not a pleasant experience—and not cheap.

Location and staff!!!!

Air conditioning didn’t work and it was over 90 that week. A little too warm. Rooms could be more streamlined. A little too frilly.

Great spot to stay!

This place has real character and Rick the innkeeper was pretty darn entertaining. The location was superb and we had a fabulous time in Newport.

Staff and host were great Melville inn was as expected - but the bed was horrible my husband and I slid to middle most of night , so uncomfortable we got no sleep , also no ac but was advertised as to having one there was a fan which gave me a headache from blowing on my head all night ! My cousins stayed in another room same issues but they had no ac or fan . We were offered breakfast next day from host but when we came for breakfast we were greeted as if we were bothering staff followed by French toast takes 25 min to make we hadn’t even ordered yet , containers of coffee empty along with everything else at self service station , we ended up leaving .

Great location. We had the smallest room but it worked great.