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Melville House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Thames Street

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Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed) | Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £178
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thames Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino Newport - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Melville House

Guest house near Thames Street
Close to Bowen's Wharf and Cliff Walk, Melville House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Melville House feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1750
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
Melville House
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
Melville House Newport
Melville House Guesthouse
Melville House Guesthouse Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Melville House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on 4 Aug 2025 start from £178.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Melville House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melville House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Melville House located?

Located in Downtown Newport, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Jane Pickens Theater and Thames Street. Bowen's Wharf and Newport Mansions are also within 1 mile (2 km). Newport Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 339 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and comfr
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice property some room much nicer than others. The owner upgraded ups to a nicer room than I supposedly booked. Also a nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Rick was phenomenal in checking me in. I'm a bigger guy at 6'6 and he upgraded me to a bigger room and bathroom that would accommodate my height. I can't promise room upgrades, but if they have availability, it's a potential perk. The room was great, bed comfortable, bathroom updated and spacious, but it retained and older charm that reminded me of my grandmother's home. After visiting other cities in New England, it is hard to beat the walkability of the hotels on this street to the harbor restaurants and shops. Certainly worth a revisit for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Great location. Historic rooms decorated nicely. Small upgrades would make the room more historic (like the drapes). Cautions: no temperature control in room, can hear everyone in the house all the time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I was met with a warm welcome, the INN was comfortable, excellent location and quiet at night for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Manager was really great! He upgraded our room for free since I booked a room that had a double bed and bathroom in the hall. He was so very helpful. He also offered to give us a ride to Ocean Cliff where the wedding was! We declined but appreciated the offer! Breakfast was great in the morning! Cooked to order. You could choose, eggs any style, omelet or blueberry pancakes! Bacon, toast & fruit with it. Coffee, water & juice available. The room was nice except the air conditioner did not work well. Luckily it was not hot out! The toilet in the bathroom didn’t flush. We had to lift up the back and flush from the tank! Our room was right off the breakfast area so if you want to sleep in you might want to pick a different room. We were only there for one overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

An historic property located in the heart of Newport's central district within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. The fancy Vanderbilt restaurant is right at the end of the road. Much cheaper than big hotels although it is just bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

STAFF WERE LOVELY! We are from RI just wanted a night away. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Cute little property with a historic feel to it. Parking was convenient on the property. Staff was friendly. Walkable to everything. A must to do is have dinner and drinks at one of the oldest taverns in America, the Whitehorse Tavern. Which was a five minute walk from the property. Breakfast included and made to order. Would stay there again. To throw a Con in there, the room had windows that you could not open and the room was a little stuffy. I would have liked the ability to get some fresh air. The room we had did not have the ability to control your own temperature. Think the room should’ve came with at least a fan to regulate the air.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, comfortable, good owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Really felt welcomed and had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very curtious and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

Love the old house, however could use some TLC and care towards hosting guests versus being a business. As soon as we checked in the ?manager pulled a bait and switch, stunk of a used car salesman, pushing to upgrade the room to a queen then suddenly it was a king for an extra $40 a night. Suspect he had a lot of open rooms he needed to fill and this was his way of pushing us into a higher rate room. Was not even in the house we had chosen. When we said we wanted to see the room we had booked, his whole demeanor changed and he was no longer friendly. The young man working for him did change our room back to what we had booked and refunded the difference, but it was incredibly shady. The properties themselves could use some care and attention, some areas were dingy, the face covering of the vanity was falling off, the air grate only had 2 screws holding it on the others were falling out, the outside sitting area was completely neglected which is unfortunate as just a little effort would make it a huge plus. Overall, our stay was fine, but we have stayed in many places and this was the worst. Never book through Inns of Newport, there are far better options for the same price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Very friendly staff. Our room was adorable, bed was comfortable. Jetted bathtub was a surprise and worked well. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Parking was easy and the service was nice and the room decent and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Super Friendly and accomodating staff. They took time to guide us in finding great dinning and other hidden gems. The historic charm of the properties and our room were something really unique and charming. We will definitely stay again when we return to Newport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Highly recommend this place of staying!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Very close to the shops and parking is available in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Cool place spread across quiet historic street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Perfect location , and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Great staff and location…. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022