Francis Malbone House Inn

4.0 star property

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Lobby
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Interior entrance
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
392 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Thames Street
    1 min walk
  • Newport Harbour
    2 min walk
  • Bowen's Wharf
    4 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    19 min drive

Room options

King Harborside 6

  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard 3

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Harborside 7

  • 27 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Newport 8

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 9

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Counting House Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Newport 6

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Gardenside 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 4

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 5

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Gardenside 8

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Courtyard 4

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Courtyard 5

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Harborside 2

  • 25 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Courtyard 2

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Harborside 3

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Francis Malbone House Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
Concierge services, laundry facilities and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
Francis Malbone House Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

The free breakfast at Francis Malbone House Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus meeting rooms.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue
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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 per night
  • City/local tax: USD6.0

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Francis Malbone House Inn Newport
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Francis Malbone House
Francis Malbone House Hotel Newport
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Francis Malbone House Inn Newport
Francis Malbone House Inn Bed & breakfast
Francis Malbone House Inn Bed & breakfast Newport

Francis Malbone House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 203 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

Timothy

The staff was amazing, really attentive! The home has been restored beautifully, Two photo albums chronicle the work .Breakfast was to order and delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nothing short of fabulous. I struggle to think of anything that would have made it better. We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic inn. Breakfast was great, the staff welcoming and friendly. Room was comfortable and well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very authentic and beautiful Inn. Very well maintain and extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, rooms , people
Very nice quaint B&B. Our room was quiet and comfortable. Great bed. Lovely courtyard and beautiful flowers. Breakfast was great. The eggs Benedict were the best I have had. Very good, superb breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem !!!
Beautiful !!!! Favorite place to stay in Newport. Been coming here for 27 years. Friendly staff, excellent food, always a pleasure. Looking forward to our next stay in October !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Erlanger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbette, Brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor, a courtyard I will spend more time in on my next visit, delicious breakfasts, and helpful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I had a wonderful three night stay here. Tobey checked us in and gave us a tour. There is a beautiful courtyard and lovely rooms to relax in. She was so nice and told us a little history of the house. Sue made sure the breakfasts and food served at tea time were great. I forgot to mention beforehand that I don’t eat sugar. She made a point to make sure there was a wonderful dip with chips that I could eat at tea time. Liz made sure to ask everyone at breakfast if they were enjoying their stay and if she could help with anything. Last but not least, Dominic served our breakfast on the last morning. Very nice young man. They are lucky to have him working there. The location is perfect if you want to be in the center of everything. We were able to walk to shopping, restaurants, and the Elms mansion. The stop for the free trolley to the mansions and Cliff Walk was also in walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay there! The hotel is absolutely beautiful! I found myself not being able to relax as I constantly had to take photos of every gorgeous detail lol amazing, delicious breakfast served by super friendly staff, and even snacks and tea in the afternoon to tie you over till dinner. Super clean and well kept with the most friendliest and classiest staff. The location is perfect too with everything you could possibly need as soon as you leave the building. Would not even think of staying at a different hotel when we come back again after this experience. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is styled so beautifully, filled with antiques and many common parlor rooms. Elegant breakfast served in a charming interior courtyard with fountain. Complimentary afternoon tea is served every day with delicious savory and sweet treats. Right on a bustling street filled with local shops and restaurants- so no car is needed to sightsee on the wharf and harbour. Room was spotless and we had a view of boats on the harbour from the third floor. We have stayed at many of the local historic inns and this is a favorite. Staff is extremely friendly. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, larchmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant mansion in the heart of the “wharf” area of Newport. A welcome and surprising contrast to the busy, crowded Thames St. shops, bars and restaurants, the hotel was quiet, beautiful with a garden and courtyard in the middle. The staff was friendly and helpful, even giving us “warm homemade” muffins ahead of breakfast service as we had to leave early in the morning. Would highly recommend and definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, confirm room location
Great location and very cool and historic hotel. Just a suggestion, "garden suites" are not necessarily around the garden. Unfortunately our "garden" room was up 4 flights of stairs and no elevator. Confirm your rooms exact location before booking so there are not any surprises. I would not have booked that room knowing what we now know. Other than that, place is great and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, lime rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlito

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, WARWICK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely oasis in the middle of Thames St. Perfect in every way. Courtyard is beautiful, staff extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
They failed to clean our room despite multiple face-to-face requests. They didn't even apologize or try to make amends-instead they claimed we had put a "do not disturb" sign on our door which was blatantly untrue. Hotel itself was quaint, the inclusive breakfast was mediocre although the breakfast waitstaff was nice.( I rated the staff and service average instead of terrible because of the nice breakfast lady.) Overall, I definitely would not recommend, particularly given the cost and poor overall service/lack thereof.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024