A place to stay in Newport
Set in Newport, Rhode Island, The Attwater is a four-star hotel. It offers a fitness center and free parking. Room types include the King and the Deluxe King. Guests rate it 4.5/5 across 298 reviews.
Who it's a good fit for
Expect a four-star property, guest scores around 4.5/5.
Best for
- In-house massage treatments
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
Rooms & rates
Choose from 8 room types — including the King, Deluxe King, King Junior Suite.
The location
The Attwater is in Newport, Rhode Island, rated 4.5/5 by guests. Nearby is Newport Art Museum, about 200 ft away.
What stands out
Inside The Attwater
Amenities at The Attwater
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun deck
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Where you'll be
5 sights nearby, the closest being Newport Art Museum at 200 ft; the nearest ferry pier, Ann Street Pier Ferry Dock, is 0.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Newport Art Museummuseum200 ft
- Touro Parkpark0.1 mi
- International Tennis Hall of Fameattraction0.2 mi
- Freebody Parkpark0.3 mi
- Kingscote Mansionmuseum0.3 mi
Getting around
- Ann Street Pier Ferry Dockferry pier0.5 mi
- seastreak Ferry Terminalferry pier0.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The Attwater earns consistently strong praise for its prime Newport location, beautifully decorated rooms, and warm, knowledgeable staff — with standout mentions of the breakfast, evening cookies, and free parking. However, prospective guests should be aware of the lack of an elevator (a real issue for upper-floor rooms with heavy luggage), variable soundproofing, and occasional inconsistency in breakfast quality. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with most guests rating it a rewarding boutique alternative to larger hotels.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 23 · average 9.7
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 7 · average 8
They wrote about: location, room, breakfast
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Things to know
Common questions
What amenities does The Attwater offer?
The Attwater offers Non-smoking rooms, Fitness center, Free parking, Free Wifi, Family rooms, Parking, Air conditioning, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Linens, Sun deck, and Refrigerator.
What room types are available at The Attwater?
Room options include King, Deluxe King, King Junior Suite, King Junior Suite ADA, King Suite.
Where is The Attwater located?
The Attwater is located in Newport, Rhode Island, at 22 Liberty Street, Newport, RI 02840, United States.
What is the phone number for The Attwater?
You can reach The Attwater at +1401-846-7444.