SAMUEL DURFEE HOUSE, Newport – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Downtown Location
Samuel Durfee House is a Federal Period inn in Newport, Rhode Island, located in the Yachting Village. It is one block from Thames Street shops and restaurants, 1.5 blocks from Bellevue Avenue mansions, and a 5-minute walk from the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Individually Designed Rooms
Guest rooms feature mahogany four-poster beds, private bathrooms with rainfall showers or whirlpool tubs, and private decks in select rooms. All include Keurig machines, refrigerators, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, and down-alternative bedding. The Doris Duke Suite has a separate living room and whirlpool tub.
Daily Gourmet Breakfast
A full breakfast is served daily from 8:30-9:30 AM, with options like Portuguese sweet bread French toast, spinach frittata, and peach pancakes. Coffee service begins at 8 AM, and afternoon baked treats are provided. Breakfast can be delivered to rooms or enjoyed on the patio.
Newport Attractions Access
The inn is 500 meters from The Elms mansion, 2 km from The Breakers, and 1 km from Newport Art Museum. Fort Adams State Park is 3 km away. Off-street parking is provided, and T.F. Green Airport is 45 km from the property.
Owner-Managed Hospitality
Innkeepers Michael and Heather provide local dining recommendations like The Mooring Seafood Kitchen and Clarke Cooke House. They offer beach bags/towels for guests and maintain a recycling program. The property has air conditioning and optional daily housekeeping.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Dining
- Breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
