Hotel

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection

Ideal For: Couples, Foodies, Experience Seekers, Families
Style: Sophisticated, Historic, Coastal

Glamorous vintage mansion perfectly restored to its former glory
Situated near charming downtown Newport and just minutes from the harbor
Rooftop bar with sweeping views of Newport Harbor
33 rooms and suites

Spend your time in Newport at one of the Gilded Age mansions that put this tiny seaside city on the map. A short walk from the bustling waterfront and historic Thames Street, The Vanderbilt—originally built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt—has been meticulously restored to its former glory, welcoming guests with elegant lobby fireplaces, first-class dining, and luxury accommodations. Spend your days lounging at one of two pools, relaxing with a treatment at the spa, or cruising around town in a classic 1920s car. The celebrated property also boasts private wine tasting, immersive cooking classes, and rooftop bar with sweeping harbor views.

Amenities

Indoor and outdoor pool
Three dining outlets, including a rooftop bar
In-room dining
Golf nearby
Full-service spa with sauna and steam showers
State-of-the-art fitness center with seasonal yoga
1920s classic automobile rentals with behind-the-scenes tour of the Breakers - Valet parking
Late night refreshments at Hidden Bar Absinthe or The Reserve Room, a whiskey-lover’s paradise
Records and Reserves private wine tasting experience
Seasonal afternoon tea (Fall and Winter)
Interactive experiences including Cocktails Through the Ages and Macallan Mixology Classes
Weekday oyster specials at The Dining Room

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Amazing Getaway

We spent a long fall weekend at The Vanderbilt to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had a truly wonderful time. The hotel is charming, comfortable, and filled with staff who could not have been nicer and better at what they do. Highlights included a Macallan mixology class with Zach Joslyn, the lead bartender, a couple of games of pool in the Billiards Room, and a delicious dinner in the Dining Room. The Alfred Suite was large, very comfortable, and quiet and gave us ample space to relax. The hotel also offered a number of local things to do. Cruising Ocean Drive in a 1929 classic car and heading out to an Oyster farm were highlights! We’ll be back

Diane W

We loved our stay at The Vanderbilt!

We enjoyed a nice long weekend at the Vanderbilt in Newport. Cocktails are a must at the bar, especially the Paper Tiger. Dining at the hotel was also nice, and the menu had a lot of good options. There are also many great restaurants in walking distance to the hotel. We especially enjoyed Clark Cook House, Thames Street Kitchen, and White Horse Tavern. Staff is very accommodating, and they even got their bikes out early in the season for us to use as the weather was nice.

Jennifer M

Gilded Age Glory , Modern Mindset - The Vanderbilt

By far, our stay at The Vanderbilt in Newport, R.I. was our most fabulous stateside stay yet. The property is stunning and the service Auberge Staff provide is second to none. My original booking was for 4 nights however I extended for a 5th because I truly did not want to leave! No detail was forgotten, every single member of the staff was beyond friendly, efficient and expeditious with our requests or answering questions. The on-site concierge Morgan went above and beyond to insure our stay was the very best from planning excursions in advance to making excellent recommendations and the best reservations, Morgan is 5 star! The rooms are expansive, luxurious yet comfortable and extremely well appointed. Dining on site is excellent. The valets are of the best I've ever experienced, anywhere. Management at Vanderbilt makes you feel like Family. I can't say enough about our experience here - Inspirato is extremely lucky to have this property offered in the portfolio. The Vanderbilt in Newport is more than a hotel, it is an EXPERIENCE!

Victoria M

A historical grande "dame" hotel

Great location with a nod to golden age decor with modern comfort. Attentive service . Great bar and breakfast room. Roof top terrace/ bar a must do. Incredible views.

Anonymous

Good location, lacking accommodations

Very well located near Thames Street and the Wharfs making walking around easy. The hotel decor, however, was not up to par with what we'd expect for Inspirato. It's an old converted mansion and the entry and shared spaces below are very dark/moody which I think is OK but perhaps not our style/liking. However, the rooms are a completely different style and really not very upscale. For instance, the dresser was an antique piece but frankly it was more than antique - the drawers were half falling off. There is a fine line between being antique and just being old and broken. Also, I have to say the staff and attention here were not up to par....they did not have things set up for us when we arrived...they were hard to get a hold of for arrangements, etc. and then they billed us incorrectly for the full amount of the stay despite my telling them twice that it was already pre-paid through Inspirato. The dining options on site were mediocre and service was also not great.

We did enjoy Newport activities such as the cliff walk, The Breakers mansion tour, a visit to The Lawn and Lighthouse at Castle Inn, and a ride on an Americas Cup Sailboat which were all fun.