About this property

Situated on Newport Harbor, this guest accommodation is just a 4-minute walk from Elms Mansion. It boasts a fresh-made breakfast each morning and offers free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. Every Artful Lodger room features individual décor and a private bathroom. A cable TV and a telephone are included. Guests will enjoy the Lodger Artful breakfast area where food is served by floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the harbor. Bellevue Shopping Center and Salve Regina University are each within a 2-minute drive of the guest accommodation. Newport Naval Complex is 5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
United States United States
This place is a great little spot. The house is a cute, bed and breakfast style, throwback into nostalgia. Check in was a breeze. The room was comfortable. Bed and pillows were perfect. Jacuzzi tub next to a fireplace was perfect after a...
Mark
United States United States
Beautiful hotel located near to downtown sights and dining options. They were friendly and helpful, with an incredible breakfast.
Kim
United States United States
Heidi was great! Cheerful, helpful, hard working. Check-in was quick and easy. She gave good information about bus line, mansions, and Ocean drive. Loved the location and parking availability. Breakfast each morning was very good and plentiful.
Rhonda
United States United States
Wonderful location within walking distance of downtown area shopping and restaurants. Lovely manager who is excellent at communicating and responds promptly. We had a terrific in this historic home.
Camila
United States United States
The property was so cute and comfortable! The host was very helpful and kind and the breakfast was amazing!
Stephen
United States United States
The location was excellent. Heidi, inn manager, was positive, professional, and helpful. Breakfast was a good benefit.
Patricia
United States United States
The place is an old, charming, 3-story building (no elevator), where the top floor was a conservatory for breakfast. It's located across the street from the beautiful Elms mansion and about a 10-minute walk to downtown. We stayed in the standard...
John
United States United States
Beautiful location, spectacular view from the breakfast room, walking distance to shops and restaurants and comfortable rooms/bedding!
Tom
United States United States
Everything The location to mansions and Thames street just a short walk away The breakfast was excellent every day and the view was too.Hiedi the host was very friendly and very informative about the area
Chris
United States United States
Charming stay in very central location. Close to cliff walk and close to Thames. Heidi the host is an absolute peach - the breakfast is such a great way to start your day

Managed by Heidi Soares our Innkeeper/Manager

Company review score: 9.3Based on 310 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our Innkeeper/Manager Heidi Soares and our Chef Ron Smith are both native to our island. They are both committed to using their intimate knowledge of our town to insure a memorable stay for all of our guests.

Property info

The Artful Lodger Inn in Historic Newport Rhode Island was built circa 1850 one block from the Harbor, located in the Mansion District. It has been operating since 1992 after being meticulously restored by owners, Rory & Ric Ranucci. The Inn has ample off street parking and a Full breakfast is served in our Conservatory with stunning views of the Newport Harbor. The year 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of The Artful Lodger Inn and corresponded to the 205th anniversary of our “literary patron saint” Charles Dickens. The original owners (now retired) Rory&Ric Ranucci, both performing musicians, acquired the Inn in 1992, they embarked upon the project that continues to this day. Heidi Soares is our Innkeeper/Manager and Ron Smith is our Chef. They are eager to help our guests get the most of their time with us as they are planning their trip and after they arrive.

Neighborhood info

Visit our You Tube Page for Drone Footage of the area LOCATED IN THE MANSION DISTRICT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22N4A2RRRZ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhi51UwtPQQ Artful Lodger location is in the center of the downtown Newport Harbor Area, walkable to everything, Cliff Walk, Bellevue Are Mansions (The Elms is adjacent to the inn), Shops and Beaches.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Artful Lodger takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, only children that are 16 years of age or older can be accommodated at this property.

Please note, the property will contact you in advance of arrival with check-in and parking instructions.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Artful Lodger of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.