The Francis Malbone House - An Historic Inn Newport, Rhode Island Travel & Leisure Magazine rates Francis Malbone House as Best Value in Newport. Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Click to see a map  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Original Mansion Guest Accommodations One of Four Guest Parlors The Library Dining Room The Garden The Foyer The Courtyard Accommodations Reservation Info and Tariff Policies How To Find Us Reservation Request Form   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to

The Francis Malbone House is the epitome of elegance, ideally located on Newport's Historic Harborfront and proud to be Newport's only Five Star Diamond Award winning Inn. Built in 1760 for Colonel Francis Malbone, this 6,600 square foot Georgian style mansion showcases high ceilings, spacious rooms and elegant furnishings. The design of the mansion is attributed to Peter Harrison, America's First Architect, also responsible for the Touro Synagogue (the oldest Synagogue in America) and the Redwood Library (the oldest membership library in America).

Located on Lower Thames Street in the heart of Newport

Our location offers guests the opportunity to walk to nearly all of Newport's wonderful attractions once they have parked their car in our complimentary parking lot. Very unassuming from the exterior one feels as if they have stepped back in time when they enter the Inn. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Malbone House has been lovingly maintained throughout the years, and still has the original wood floors, (some planks up to 22" wide), wainscoting and original banister leading up the staircase to the second floor. The period detailing and décor has been maintained through extensive historical research.

On the first floor of the estate guests will find four beautifully decorated guest parlors, each with its own wood burning fireplace. These warm and inviting parlors offers many different seating arrangements, which allow guests to indulge in their own mode of relaxation. (click for larger picture of one of the guest parlors)

Eight of the twenty guestrooms are located in the original mansion on the second and third floors and are elegantly appointed with Queen Ann style, four-poster Queen size beds, desks and dressers, wall sconces and hurricane lamps. Seven of the nine guestrooms offer seasonal working fireplaces and all guestrooms offer air conditioning in the summer months. (click here for more info about Guest Rooms located in the original mansion.)

In 1996, a sensitively designed addition was added to the rear of the Inn, allowing the inn to expand from nine to eighteen guestrooms. The new rooms in The Courtyard wing offer 20th century amenities with 18th century charm. Each guestroom room is beautifully decorated and offers Queen Ann style, four-poster, King size beds, desks and dressers. In the large bathrooms are two-person Jacuzzis and each room has working fireplace at the foot of the bed. Rest, relaxation and romance are sure to be found in our Courtyard Rooms.

Please Enter The Courtyard Connected to the original mansion by an enclosed glass colonnade, the colonial warmth and charm is maintained throughout.

March 2001

will see the final phase of our expansion completed. Located on our property is a colonial home, circa 1710, featuring the original floors and moldings and home to two of our most exquisite suites. The first floor is elegantly furnished with Antiques and period furniture. A crackling fire can be enjoyed in the ground floor guest parlor. On the second floor are two luxurious suites. One suite offers a King size, four-posted bed, the other a Queen size four-poster bed. Each is impeccably furnished with antiques and wall coverings and both offer working fireplaces. Each bathroom has been updated with modern amenities featuring two-person Jacuzzis and separate marbled showers. these suites are perfect for families, two couples traveling together or for those who simply wish to have their own luxurious colonial home in the heart of Newport.

Complimenting our wonderful bedrooms, guest parlors and professional staff is a full gourmet breakfast served in our fireplaced dining room or in our garden during warm weather months. Featured in Bon Appetit our bountiful breakfasts are the perfect start to any day in the city-by-the-sea. (click for larger picture of dining room) After spending the morning and early afternoon touring Newport, guests are invited to enjoy our afternoon tea from 3:00pm - 6:00pm each day. Homemade pastries, cookies, cakes and gourmet cheese and cracker platters are a welcome relief to those who need to reenergize from a busy day or for those who just want to be pampered while getting that much needed R&R.

Personal Service

Received at the Francis Malbone House is unparalleled in Newport. With over 25 years of combined experience in the hospitality field, your innkeepers anticipate your needs and provide you with courteous, professional and knowledgeable assistance. Of course, if you're just looking to get away for some quite, uninterrupted rest or romantic weekend, the innkeepers also identify this need and comply with your wishes.

Newport, the city-by-the-sea

America's first resort and one of America's top destinations. So when you visit this wonderful town, you should not settle for accommodations that are only second rate. Choose the Francis Malbone House, Newport's only inn to receive the Five Star Diamond Award.

Click-on these pages for more information:  | Original Mansion Guest Accommodations | One of Four Guest Parlors | The Library | Dining Room | The Garden | The Foyer | The Courtyard Accommodations | Reservation Info and Tariff Policies | How To Find Us | Reservation Request Form |

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