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BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310
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Newport
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent deal for the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Best Western Mainstay Inn, Newport, Rhode Island.
Perfect place to stay, close to family, easy to find. Very clean, restaurant in hotel. Great deal for what we got.

I gave it an overall average rating, because it was basic. However, for under $50.00 a night it was an excellent choice.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Winsted
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Columbia, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good price for area - Not great quality”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

This hotel had one of the best rates for the Newport, RI area. The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable. The wi-fi which is free was not working, The hallways are dirty, and look old and worn. No breakfast is served because they have a restaurant on site that is over priced. The people at the front desk were always to busy to try to be helpful. Despite the price, I would not stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Milford, Connecticut
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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“Convenient for cyclists, but not pedestrians”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012 via mobile

This hotel offers good value to Newport visitors. The trade offs: you cannot easily walk downtown and the rooms feel a bit tired. The benefits: The hotel offers shuttle service to the beach and downtown plus the room rates are more reasonable than other hotels in town. This hotel is convenient for cyclists who want to tour Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Good price - great upgrade”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

We were happy and surprised when we arrived because we had been upgraded to a "suite" which had a sitting room separate from the bedroom. We had a beautiful view of the bridge. The mattress was a bit soft, the room was clean and quiet even though it's close to the casino. The location was quite convenient for touring Newport. Staff was very helpful with check in.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Best Western The Mainstay Hotel
Best Western The Mainstay Hotel Newport
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Address: 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310
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Region: United States > Rhode Island > Newport
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Ranked #18 of 21 hotels in Newport
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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