I was so looking forward to staying at this hotel with legendary author-themed rooms. The reviews I read on it sounded great. My husband and I were very disappointed. The rooms are very small, the mattress on the bed was lumpy, and the rooms are not very clean with very outdated furnishings. Sleep was near impossible as you can hear... more

We stayed at this hotel / bed and breakfast recommended to us by a couple in the airport during a 9 hour layover. They recommended it due to its uniqueness and location to the beach. We gave them a call and were able to book a room for two nights out, probably due to being the time of the year.... more

I reserved the Agatha Christie room months in advance for my 50th birthday celebration with my two best friends. The rooms at the hotel have such a personal touch. I loved all the mysterious clues and Agatha Christie things in the room (the shoes coming out from under the bed were hilarious). We loved our private deck and sweeping ocean... more

Admittedly, the rooms can be rather small. But the place has so much character and is in an absolutely wonderful location. Right off the beach, its great for long walks along the shore. It's also right in the middle of the historic Nye Beach, with some great shops and restaurants right around the corner. I also thought the breakfast was... more

I love the Sylvia Beach Hotel - I found it through an article in Sunset magazine and thought that for as much as I traveled for business, and for as many times as I've stayed in Marriott Courtyards and the like, it was time to "stay out of the box" and I'm glad I did! This is a unique place... more

I've known about the Sylvia Beach Hotel for quite awhile, however, I've never had the opportunity to visit it before now. I recently met somebody "special" and wanted to take her to someplace interesting and unique. I found that place at The Sylvia Beach Hotel. It was a incredible experience. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.... more

We stayed in the Lincoln Steffens room. It has a double bed. There is a small sink in the bedroom. The bath had a toilet and tub/shower. The carpet is old, tattered, dirty outdoor carpet. The room needed a paint job. The bed was okay; the sheets were clean. The furnishings were an old desk, old chair and Underwood typewriter... more

Please understand that this hotel is unique. I live in Newport now, but I stayed here many times in the past since my family is here. I highly recommend this hotel if you are literate or if you want a room that is not typical, but comfortable and interesting...and FUN! And if you are interested in romance--check out the room... more

Traveling with my brother and sister-in-law, I loved my room (Lincoln Steffens) on the second floor with a view of the ocean and good lighting. My sister-in-law hated (not too strong a word) the whole experience including the noisy Hemingway room on first floor--dark with an antelope head hanging on the wall--and the endlessly long dinner with overrated food. I... more