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Look inside Island House Newport, opening this month
The hotel is near the city's iconic Cliff Walk.
A hotel near Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk is opening this month.
Island House Newport, developed by Marshall Properties and operated by Main Street Hospitality, opens March 13. The hotel is built and operated by locals, according to the team, bringing an “authentic and deeply rooted perspective to hospitality.”
“Island House Newport represents a new level of accommodation for the city,” said John Marshall, owner of Marshall Properties, in a statement. “We designed and built it with an intimate understanding of what makes Newport exceptional.”
Guests can choose from 24 rooms, including 14 luxe suites and a two-bedroom penthouse suite. There are four rooms with king beds and six rooms with double queen beds. The property blends “modern elegance with the city’s rich maritime heritage,” according to officials.
The hotel’s rooms are “bright, airy spaces with coastal-inspired style and thoughtful amenities,” according to the team. Guests enjoy Matouk linens, Bellino fine bed linens and towels, Smeg coffee pots, and locally sourced toiletries.
Twelve of the hotel’s suites have fully equipped kitchens and guests can choose from customizable room configurations designed for flexibility for families, groups, and business travelers.
Island House Newport has spaces for social gatherings as well as outdoor amenities such as a covered patio and outdoor fire pit.
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“At Main Street, we are dedicated to creating meaningful stays, and Island House Newport is a stunning addition to our growing collection,” said Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality, in a statement. “The partnership with Marshall Properties made perfect sense — both of our companies are multigenerational businesses deeply committed to the communities we serve. This property perfectly embodies our ethos: thoughtful service in a setting that celebrates both design and local character.”
The starting rate at Island House Newport for March and April is $295 and guests use reserved private parking.
Newport’s Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile scenic walk along the coast with panoramic ocean views. The city’s travelers also enjoy Gilded Age mansions, restaurants, shopping, museums, and more.
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Newport was recently named among the most welcoming places in the U.S. for 2025 by Booking.com.
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