All-suite inn located 1 block from downtown Newport wharves, dining, shopping and nightlife. All newly-renovated suites feature a bedroom, living room, and private bath.
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HOTEL STYLE
Hidden Gem
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
205 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840-6808
Howland House Inn
32 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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This was our first time staying at this amazing Inn. Karen the Inn keeper was very knowledgable on most of the history of the area. I enjoyed hearing her tell us the stories. The Inn was immaculate. All of the products used at the Inn are organic and purchased on the island. The kitchen is open anytime u need something and is self serve. In the morning we came down to fresh coffe and buttery croissants. Also eggs and muffins if u prefer. Cold cereal fresh milk and oj too. The bed in our room was extremely comfortable. All doors to the Inn and rooms are electronic with a personal code just for u. Safety is a must and well taken care of. The inn is within walking distance to restaurants and shops which is good because parking in Newport can be tough. Looking forward to staying again soon.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Howland House I, Manager at Howland House Inn
Responded Mar 16, 2020
Thank you for visiting our inn Tracy! It was a pleasure getting to know you both. I loved hearing about your lives and the historical connections to our communities. Please do visit again.
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The Howland House is a small, unobtrusive, environmentally conscious historic inn situated on a mostly residential street in Newport. The central location is convenient, as it’s just a few minutes walk from restaurants, boutiques, the harbor, Bellevue Ave., Touro synagogue, and Newport museums. The parking space was much appreciated in this busy town. I stayed in the first floor “knotty suite” which was tastefully decorated, large and comfortable. The sitting room has a nice sized sofa, a big antique desk and comfy chair, an arm chair, and a small table with two cafe chairs. The fireplace is lovely but it is nonfunctional. In the bedroom is a good sized closet with robes and a safe, a very nice king bed, a bookcase with at least a dozen good books, a large TV, fridge and freezer, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. Provisions are 6 coffee pods, some packets of tea, several cans of water, a pint of farm milk and orange juice, 6 yogurts and four granola bars for self serve breakfast. The bathroom had a separate glass shower and a programmable “Bain ultra” whirlpool tub. The only issue I had was with noisy guests upstairs, as the old floors creak loudly above, and their late night conversations and laughter woke me up each night. I assume the upstairs suites would probably be quieter.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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My husband and I have stayed at the Howland House at least 5 times over the past 2 years and we are more in love with it each time. Karen, the Innkeeper, works SO hard to keep this place spotless and stocked full of local foods, drinks, soaps, packaged snacks - you name it. She answers the phone any time of day and makes you feel like you're the only guests at the inn no matter how busy they are. We might only be an hour away from home but as soon as we step in the door it feels like we are on a vacation halfway across the world and can immediately feel a weight lifted off our shoulders. Everything is perfect, down to the linens, pillows and mattresses. The keyless entry makes it easy to come and go and the suites are all simple, yet classy. It is the perfect location for walking to shops, bars and restaurants. 10 Stars from us!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Caring staff and owners, concerned for you and the environment, are at the heart of this Inn. Breakfast was in the room, the microvave and fridge making self service when you needed to eat supurb, Dietary requirements were carefully attended too, and I so enjoyed the special finds. Bamboo paper products also added to the care that goes into this Inn. As you would expect everything was pritine, the bed comfortable and the spacious environment relaxing. I don't have enough words of praise.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:3 rooms don't require climbing stairs
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We just got back from a night at the Howland House Inn and I am smitten. This Inn had everything we could have wanted- plenty of space, all the amenities we needed, modern conveniences, best location in town and the nicest innkeeper. Our 2 bedroom suite was enormous and we had our own private kitchen which was well- stocked and an adorable patio area. The bed was very comfortable and the little touches were everywhere (organic bath products, fresh from the farm juice, milk and eggs in the fridge, several types of coffee and to my delight a french press! (it had a regular coffee maker as well but I love a french press). Honestly, this is my new favorite place to stay in Newport and I can't thank Karen enough for her hospitality.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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My wife and I stayed here during our mini-mooon and absolutely loved it!
The location is a two-minute walk to downtown Newport, parking is available, and the digs itself was wonderful.
We had an issue come up on our second day and Karen was super responsive and got everything squared away immediately...she's also super friendly, kind, and as accommodating as you can be.
If the OWNER is reading, make sure you do whatever you can to keep Karen around as she made our stay even better.
Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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My husband and I loved our stay here! The location was absolutely perfect too. We stayed for 2 nights and didn't drive our car the entire time. Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance, which was a plus since we were visiting over a busy weekend and parking was not the best. Karen, the Innkeeper, was wonderful - fun to chat with and made us feel very welcome. Everything about the Inn was environmentally friendly which we very much appreciated. Our room was also stocked with delicious freshly squeezed juice and healthy snacks.
We're so happy we found the Howland House Inn - it made our first trip to Newport an enjoyable one! Highly recommend staying here and we will totally stay here again if we find ourselves in Newport in the future.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The Howland House is a clean safe and cozy home right in the heart of Newport. We had easy walking to the waterfront, the historical society for walking tours and great restaurants. We strolled the neighborhood admiring the beautiful historic homes every night after dinner. Karen is a great hostess who is responsive to every need, loves the region and really interesting to engage in conversation. The house is very quiet and definitely conducive to a good nights sleep,
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Date of stay: October 2021
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We spend most of our summer in Newport but when have family visiting often stay elsewhere to accommodate all. This is the best inn ever. I am not one for bed and breakfasts and prefer the space of a larger hotel but this inn checked every box. The suite was spacious, decorated meticulously, with attention to every detail. The breakfast was delicious with again, tremendous thought to each detail. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom large with the most amazing toiletries. Clean, spacious, quiet and comfortable! Karen is lovely and this is now, after ten years of coming to Newport, one of my favorite places.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Just stayed at this place. very, very, very clean. I think you could eat off the floor if you wanted to.
Great 2 person tub, bed was nice. great location. I'd stay here again.
thanks to the little old lady that checked me in.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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PRICE RANGE
$234 - $488 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesRhode IslandNewport
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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