The 1873 Architect's Inn - Newport, Rhode Island

We stayed at the 1873 Architect's Inn in Newport during the last week of August 2006. The Inn exceeded our expectations.

As the name implies, the Inn was the home of a noted Architect of the period. It is immaculately restored and kept throughout. It is located on a quiet residential street. It is a little further away from the waterfront and dining so you might end up driving.

There are a number of cozy corners throughout the Inn. The Library is well stocked with books, DVDs and VHS tapes to meet just about anyone's needs. The Library opens onto an inviting porch where you can enjoy the summer breeze. If the weather permits, breakfast is served on the porch.

Adjacent to the Library is a sitting room with a fireplace and comfortable couches.

The Dining Room is where we ate breakfast each morning due to the less than ideal weather. Breakfast was different each day and included items such as eggs benedict, pancakes with fruit and a delicious omelet in puff pastry. The adjoining Butler's Pantry has a coffee maker and teapot for your use. A nice touch was the bottle of Sherry in the Dining Room.

We stayed in the suite. Our bedroom was large with a comfortable king sized bed. Our son stayed in the next room. The connecting hallway is private. The bathroom was exceptionally large with a clawfoot tub and a shower.

Our innkeeper had a lot of great tips about dining, seeing the mansions and the town in general.

Overall we'd rate the 1873 Architect's Inn as Excellent and hope to visit again soon.