An ideal location for enjoying the open window beach breeze and sounds. The rooms are immaculately furnished in early US antiques. In addition the beds are well kept and very comfortable. My stay was a bit out of season so most of the hotel was empty. The Continental breakfast we decent and severed near the balcony. There is complementary WiFi and decent for business work. The value is just ok based on price, but very nice place.

not for kids. but perfect to get away with the wife. the food downstairs and the view is amazing. we will go back here soon

My husband and I are originally from Newport Beach and are very famiiliar with the area. We had always wanted to stay at the Doryman Inn and thought my husband's birthday would be the perfect occasion to return to Newport Beach to celebrate. The hotel is in a beautiful building, and the rooms are nicely decorated. The hotel is located in an area with many great bars and restaurants which suited us perfectly. That's where the good ends. The bed was beyond awful. It was so uncomfortable. It was lumpy and sagged in the middle. Neither my husband nor I slept much at all. By 5 a.m. we gave up trying. Due to the lack of sleep I ended up with a horrible cold and I felt miserable. But it doesn't end there. The breakfast was cold cereal and bland store-bought muffins. The parking situation was so bad, that instead of leaving our car with a clueless valet in a too-small parking lot, we ended up paying for metered parking so that our car would survive the night in tack. I tried to speak with the manager prior to departure but was told that she "just left" and would be "unavailable the rest of the day". I left my phone number and asked that she call me, but she never called. I later sent a letter to the manager describing the awful accommodations, but I never received any reply, by mail or phone. For the high price that one pays for a room at the Doryman Inn, a comfortable bed, decent parking, and a tasteful breakfast shouldn't be too much to ask for in return. Take it from a former local, do not stay here.

I loved the Inn. The lady at the front desk was so sweet and accomodating. She really cares about the guest comfort. She was there when we checked in, there when we went to bed, and there when we checked out. Our room was very nice (room 2). It looked out onto the peir and the ocean. I must admit I didn't know what a Roman tub was until we stayed at the Doryman, but I wasn't disappointed. The gas fireplace and old books were a nice touch. The bubble bath products smelt great. If you are looking to be in a convient location, this is the place to stay. We didn't have to walk more then a couple of feet out of the Inn's doors to find bars and restaurants. The restaurant 21 Oceanfront, had an amazing view and great food (there is a dress code). A couple staying at the Inn didn't bring dinner attire, so the Innkeeper arranged for the restaurant to cater to then on the large deck with the beach view. Like I said the Innkeeper bent over backwards to make people happy. This was our 10th anniversary and the Doryman's staff definetly made it special.