The Francis Malbone House

Reviews

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  Christian Seidler

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Newport is amazing and the Francis Malbone House is the best way to explore the city. It is indeed a wonderful place to stay. Our compliments to the extraordinary friendly and helpful ladies from the staff. We definitely would stay here again. Thanks a lot!
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  Gail Sokol (Chef Gail Sokol)

  Aug 29, 2025
  5.0
  The Francis Malbone Inn is a gem in Newport! The rooms are stunning and so historic that it makes you feel like you have traveled back in time!! The staff become like your family during your stay, especially Sue. We can't wait to return!!
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  Andrew R. Melillo

  Aug 28, 2025
  5.0
  This historic colonial home, now converted inn, is a gem on Thames Street. It is the once grand mansion house, finest in Newport (before the Gilded Age of the Cottages) of Francis Malbone - an early colonial and American merchant family of the area. The inn has the old world charm and first class service and modern amenities. Bathrooms are spacious and clean, rooms are cozy, homey, and comfy, and the complementary warm and cold breakfast is top notch - you can eat it in the peaceful coutyard or in their perfectly modeled 18th-century dining room (part of the new 1989 addition). The afternoon tea and snacks were ideal for an afternoon of rest from hitting the town. The staff are attentive, friendly, quick, and very helpful and make you feel right at home. We felt well looked after since the moment we arrived and we were sad to leave. If you have a love of history and the old world, and still want modern amenities and first class service, book a room here, I cannot recommend it more highly.
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  YL

  Aug 22, 2025
  5.0
  A truly lovely stay! Excellent service that went above and beyond. The charm of the historic hotel is delightful. I appreciated the attention to detail in all aspects. Very comfortable beds. The location is perfect, within walking distance to everything, yet incredibly quiet and peaceful. A very memorable experience.
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  Cale Berg

  Aug 18, 2025
  5.0
  Wow. My wife and I (age 35 & 34) came out to Newport for an anniversary trip and decide to stay at the Malbone house due to the amazing reviews. Tyipcally we stay in Airbnb's to have our own kitcen & space, but the Malbone house seemed like an experience and it was exactly that! 11/10 Beautiful property, very well kept and super clean. You would never know the age of it. The food is made fresh every day for breakfast, and the tea time snacks are themed and freshly made daily at the in-house kitchen. The staff is so nice and go out of their way to make sure you are enjoying your stay. If there is a dinner you are looking to get in town, they will try to book reservations for you. Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely will come back here our next time in Newport!