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Francis Malbone House

3.5 of 5
392 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013
drmjb42 Princeton, Massachusetts
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Princeton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This is the third or fourth time we have stayed at the Francis Malbone House. The rooms are beautiful, with very close attention paid to detail. The location on Thames Street is right in the thick of it all in Newport. You need not do much driving around town at all, especially if you bring bikes. The sitting rooms and... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

From the minute we arrived at the Francis Malbone House we were treated with gracious hospitality. The house is furnished with beautiful antiques. Our room was well appointed , spacious, decorated beautifully, great view of the harbor. The breakfast is divine ! Everything was beautifully presented, tasted fabulous , dining room was lovely. Tea in the afternoon was a welcome... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013 via mobile

The entire staff at the Francis Malbone House helped make our stay complete. The charming room was meticulously clean and comfortable. The days started with a delicious breakfast, served in the beautiful courtyard. We got great direction from the staff as to how to best enjoy the areas offerings, which were well within walking distance. The overall package that we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

We stayed two nights at the Malbone House on Thames St. in Newport, RI.It is exquisitely designed, decorated, clean and has a warm ambience. The staff are welcoming and friendly. There is a private and pretty courtyard for lounging and having breakfast. You'd never know that the busy Thames St. is just beyond the front door. The breakfasts were delicious... More

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Innkeeper02840, Manager at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
June 11, 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Francis Malbone House Inn. I am delighted that you were able to take advantage of our peaceful courtyard; it really is the perfect spot to enjoy our gourmet breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening by candlelight. Colleen does such a great job in the kitchen that working... More

Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

This inn is lovely. It is very clean and well kept.The rooms are comfortable and quiet. It has an outdoor garden that is quite nice, especially for breakfast which, by the way, was delicious! The location is the best, right on the main street. All you need to do is walk out the front door to the shops and many... More

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Innkeeper02840, Manager at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
June 11, 2013

Jim, It was really lovely to get a chance to chat to both you and your wife during your stay with us. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am thrilled that you have found a new "go to" place in Newport and look forward to seeing you both again soon. Kind Regards Anne Maria More

Concord MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

The best B&B I've stayed in, by far (ive stayed in four others). Not much more expensive than others in Newport, but very clean, comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, and very friendly service. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Newport.

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Innkeeper02840, Manager at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

What a lovely review! it just makes all of our hard work worthwhile when we get a review as wonderful as this! You have made my day, thank you and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Inn. Kind Regards Anne Maria More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013 via mobile

We arrived in time for afternoon tea that included fresh baked goods. The rooms were lovely and as comfortable as they appear. Everything about our stay was relaxing including the interior courtyard where they also served breakfast if you liked. The Innkeepers provided nice conversation, helpful suggestions plus beach towels and chairs for our day trip to the beach. Completely... More

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Innkeeper02840, Manager at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Tammi & Steve, Thank you both so much for your very kind words about the Francis Malbone House Inn - it means a lot to us that you enjoyed your extended vacation! The weather was perfect to extend your time in the City by the Sea. The Courtyard looks amazing at the moment and it certainly is the perfect setting... More

Forest Hills, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We stayed at the FM House for the first time in the early spring of 2010 during an overcast and rainy weekend in Newport. This time we stayed during Memorial Day week when the weather was beautiful and the tourists were aplenty. The Francis Malbone offered an impressive and relaxing experience both times. The staff is extremely friendly, the location... More

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Innkeeper02840, Manager at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Wow what an amazing review, thank you so much for your kind words about the Inn you made my day! I am delighted that on your return visit to the Malbone that we were able to relax and enjoy our beautiful courtyard. The house has so much charm whether it is the roaring fireplaces in the winter months or the... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We stumbled upon this place as recommended by the tourist info office in Newport and to use a trip advsior cliche it was a total gem. We arrived just in time for afternoon tea, which was very high quality (and we are pretty fussy foodwise). Breakfasts ditto.The bedrooms are lovely - big with fireplace (although it was summer so didnt... More

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Innkeeper02840, Owner at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
May 30, 2013

So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and decided to extend for another night. There is so much to do in Newport and I enjoyed helping you plan your day!! Hope you had fun in Boston! Regards, Will More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

The Inn is expensive but ... absolutely perfect ! We were at the Cottage House with two kids and we spent a very good time : a lot f space, very nicely decorated, intimacy for the parents The host do their best for their guest to have a perfect stay

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NewportGuyNewportRI, Owner at Francis Malbone House, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Thank you so much for the kind words about your stay. Perfection comes with an expense!! All the little touches we provide to our guests, the amount of staff we have to tend to our guests needs, concierge service, food and beverage is all part of the Malbone experience ! Your family managed to have a wonderful time in Newport... More

 
 
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  • Afternoon tea(25)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Thames Street(3)
  • Very comfortable(3)
  • Gourmet breakfast(3)

Additional Information about Francis Malbone House

Address: 392 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
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Region: United States > Rhode Island > Newport
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 102 B&Bs / Inns in Newport
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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