Built around 1850, the Artful Lodger is a Victorian-style hotel located in Newport's mansion district. It sits one block from Newport Harbor, placing guests close to downtown restaurants and shopping. This family-operated inn offers six uniquely themed rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a complimentary full breakfast and free off-street parking during their stay.
Should you book Artful Lodger?
A historic stay in Newport's mansion district, a block from the harbor, with breakfast and parking included.
Best for
- Historic atmosphere
- Walkable access to town
- Included breakfast
- Adult couples
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking modern hotel chains
- Guests needing on-site dining after breakfast
Historic Victorian charm
This inn, built circa 1850, features Victorian architecture. The property includes a garden and an outdoor fireplace, offering a historic ambiance and a place to relax.
Rooftop dining with harbor views
The Conservatory Breakfast Room is located on the rooftop. Guests enjoy complimentary full breakfast here, with views of the harbor. It also serves as a lounge until 9pm.
Themed rooms and suites
Each of the six rooms and suites is artfully decorated with individual themes. All accommodations include a private bathroom, air conditioning, and free WiFi.
Central Newport location
Situated in Newport's mansion district, the hotel is one block from Newport Harbor. It is a short walk to downtown restaurants, shopping, and attractions like Elms Mansion.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Exceptional Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Adults only
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Bar crawls
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on site
- Snorkeling Off-site
- Racquetball
- Diving Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking
Location
503 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840, United States, Newport, Rhode Island
Artful Lodger is located in Newport, Rhode Island.
5 sights nearby, the closest being The Elms Mansion at 0.2 mi; the nearest ferry pier, Ann Street Pier Ferry Dock, is 0.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- The Elms Mansionmuseum0.2 mi
- Emmanuel Churchplace of worship0.2 mi
- Isaac Bell Housemuseum0.2 mi
- Morton Parkpark0.3 mi
- King Park Beachbeach0.4 mi
Getting around
- Ann Street Pier Ferry Dockferry pier0.5 mi
- seastreak Ferry Terminalferry pier0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 317 guest reviews
The Artful Lodger earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, driven by its superb central Newport location, genuinely warm hosting from owner Heidi, and a standout cooked-to-order breakfast served in a top-floor atrium with beautiful views. Recurring gripes include a poor TV/streaming setup with no local or sports channels, dated décor with some maintenance niggles, and steep staircases that can be a real barrier for guests with mobility challenges.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.9
They wrote about: breakfast, room, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: breakfast, room, comfort
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the hotel's location?
The hotel is in Newport, Rhode Island's mansion district, one block from Newport Harbor and downtown restaurants and shopping.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel offers free off-street parking for guests.
What are the room amenities?
All rooms and suites include individual decor, a private bathroom, air conditioning, cable TV, a telephone, and free WiFi.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a complimentary full breakfast is served daily in the rooftop Conservatory Breakfast Room. Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon advance request.
Are there dining options on-site?
The Conservatory Breakfast Room serves a complimentary full breakfast and is open as a lounge until 9pm. No other on-site dining is available.
Does the hotel allow children?
No, this is an adults-only property.
What attractions are nearby?
The hotel is within walking distance of Newport Harbor, downtown restaurants, shopping, and attractions like Elms Mansion, which is 4 minutes away.
Is WiFi available?
Yes, free WiFi is available for guests throughout the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The hotel offers express check-in and check-out services.
Can I use water sports facilities?
The hotel has water sports facilities on site and guests can also participate in windsurfing and other activities off-site.