23 Best Hotels in Rhode Island, USA

Perched on a hill amid floral gardens and undulating lawns, away from the hubbub of the Old Harbor area, this classic Victorian (1879) resort dazzles guests with its big windows, high ceilings, sweeping staircase, and mesmerizing views. Most of the oak and maple furnishings in the freshly renovated guest rooms are original to the building, and in the evenings, Adirondack chairs on the lawn are all turned toward the dazzling show put on by the setting sun.

Narragansett's sole upscale boutique hotel has a laid-back boho surfer vibe—minus the feel of the cramped VW Vanagon—and on a clear day, you can see the Newport Bridge and Block Island from the Chair 5 rooftop bar and restaurant. Guest rooms are large and luxe, many with balconies overlooking the ocean or the heated year-round saltwater pool; all rooms have Apple TVs, iPads, heated bathroom floors, and king-size beds with supersoft linens.

Inside and out, every detail of Newport's newest hotel is a thoughtful homage to its place on the waterfront and in the city's architectural progression including its residential-feeling rooms that feature linens and robes crafted by Matouk just 25 miles away in Fall River, Massachusetts. The Living Room and its bar are a casual place to dine and unwind with a view of vessels—including the hotel-owned Hinckley yacht, Brenton One—venturing in and out of this vibrant seaport. A seasonal green rooftop takes the view and the experience to an unequaled level. Locally owned, the hotel also offers unparalleled concierge service to ensure guests make the most of even a brief stay.

Built as a summer house in 1874 for Alexander Agassiz, a scientist and explorer, this luxurious and romantic getaway on a 40-acre peninsula has its own private beach, Farmaesthetics spa, and trails to the Castle Hill Lighthouse, as well as Adirondack chairs on the lawn that beckon you to relax and watch the passing boats. Accommodations at this Relais & Chateaux hotel include tastefully appointed rooms in the Agassiz mansion, which vary in style and include the distinctive Turret Suite; an assortment of auxiliary buildings include beachfront cottages, which afford greater privacy; the room rate includes a gourmet breakfast each morning, as well as afternoon tea.

The custom-designed rooms at this 19th-century mansion on the Cliff Walk, now a landmark boutique hotel, represent some of the most unique and luxurious accommodations in Newport. Rooms have individual themes—Moroccan, Georgian, Empire, Mediterranean, English Trellis, Briar Rose, English Tudor, and others—and are furnished with museum-quality antiques and rugs; all rooms have heated bathroom floors, multiple showerheads, and wet bars, and many rooms have an outdoor balcony or deck, a few equipped with hot tubs.

Towering over Downtown, the Omni is steps from restaurants, the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Amica Mutual Pavilion (formerly Dunkin' Donuts Center), and Waterplace Park, home of WaterFire. The hotel hosts many conference guests and has a business-traveler vibe—and it's a wedding venue—but it's also child- and pet-friendly. The Providence Place Mall and the Conventon Center are accessible via a skybridge, so you never need to step outside to get your shop on (or to a meeting).

This charming old (1852) seaside inn—the island's oldest, largest, and most famous hotel—has rooms that suit today's expectations with a welcoming atmosphere and panoramic island or ocean views. Additional accommodations are across the street in Mott House, the contemporary Barn Apartments, the boutique Inn at Spring House for ages 21 and up, and several rental homes. The adjacent Inn at Spring House is one of the few hotels to stay open year-round; breakfast is included.

Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt for his mistress, Agnes O'Brien Ruiz, this Auberge Resorts property aims to impress—and does, with its exclusive mansion feel, enormous (and recently renovated) guest rooms, and elegant dining in the conservatory and garden. The rooftop deck has cocktail service and a spectacular view of Newport Harbor—it's a great spot for summer sunsets.

The Jewelry District is Providence's trendiest neighborhood, and in the heart of the action is the Aloft hotel, with rooms that have a colorful pop-art design that nods to its proximity to the Rhode Island School of Design and both a trendy lobby cocktail bar, WXYZ, and a popular rooftop nightclub. The hotel is full of youthful energy even when unwinding in the outdoor, guests-only backyard. Home to new parks, residences, and restaurants, the neighborhood is within easy walking distance to the East Side via the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. 

The historic four-story Exchange Bank Building is the perfect location for one of Providence's newest luxury boutique hotels, which has a cozy charm paired with stylish rooms and views of downtown streets. A prominent Providence landmark when it was built in the 1840s, the building is dwarfed by downtown's skyscrapers but retains the Queen Anne style dating from an 1887 renovation. Named for the developer's mother, the Beatrice features Ignazio Cipriani's first Bellini restaurant in New England, which occupies an elegant ground floor space, as well as a private rooftop club, with views of central Kennedy Plaza.

A great choice for families, this well-maintained 50-room boutique motel is less than a quarter-mile from the ocean. Guests have access to 150 feet of private beachfront with free parking and a coveted key to a surfside bathroom. The motel has cheery guest rooms, grounds dotted with fountains, and a pool with plenty of comfortable lounge chairs. The Bellone family, which also owns the nearby Hotel Maria, has operated the Breezeway since 1970.

Ideally situated adjacent to DeWolf Tavern and just steps from the East Bay Bike Path, this waterfront boutique hotel has fresh, nautical styling and sunny guest rooms. Some overlook Narragansett Bay, and several have gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, or even full kitchens for extended stays.

While options for overnight stays in Jamestown are limited, the Bay Voyage is a stalwart that has undergone several evolutions in its lodging and dining but retains the charm that led the original owners to float this Victorian-era inn across Narragansett Bay from Newport in 1890. The inn is walking distance from town and features rooms with water views, an attractive seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. It’s a time-share resort that also offers rooms for overnight stays, so most accommodations are suites.

Located a short walk from the Rhode Island Convention Center and Waterplace Park, and not far from Providence Place Mall and the State House, this is one of New England's larger links in the Courtyard by Marriott chain. Odd-number rooms overlook WaterFire and the State House, while even numbers have views of Downtown.

A building that once housed a strip club is now a trendy boutique hotel with minimalist, masculine decor and a studious vibe. Guest rooms, which range from rooms with twin bunk beds to a suite with a king-size bed and seating for six, are compact but well designed, feature handcrafted furnishings and eclectic artworks, and have writing desks and signature black bathrooms with rain showerheads.

The city's beloved landmark since 1922, the former Providence Biltmore revels in nostalgia for its flapper heyday, but it has refreshed appeal for tourists thanks to a chic and studious makeover, with welcome additions like new restaurants and a spa. Designed by New York City architects Warren and Wetmore (of Grand Central Terminal fame) and still sporting its magnificent original chandeliers, its rooftop neon BILTMORE sign, added in 1979, remains a tribute to the hotel's storied past.

Opened in 2020, this anchor of the newly built Hammetts Wharf complex is located in the heart of the Newport harborfront which lends an energetic pulse to the property, though the rooms are quiet retreats. Common areas inside and out are reserved exclusively for guests' use.

The only hotel on Providence's East Side is uniquely situated at India Point, across the street from the waterfront park of the same name and with the entrance ramp for the East Bay Bike Path right out the back. The recent opening of Narragansett Brewery's tasting room next door adds some much-needed drinking, dining, and nightlife options, and the hotel is within walking distance to the landing for the seasonal Providence-Newport Ferry and (via a footbridge) the shops and restaurants of Wickenden Street and the Fox Point neighborhood. Rooms are about what you'd expect at a mid-level chain hotel, but some do have nice views of the park and Narragansett Bay.

In the heart of the city's Arts and Entertainment District, this intimate boutique hotel sets the standard for elegant decor and attentive service. Rooms and suites are in a pair of restored 19th-century buildings—the lobby and second floor were once a department store—and have such perks as marble bathrooms, luxury bedding, and coffeemakers.

At the north end of Bellevue Avenue, this elegant redbrick hotel dates back to 1926 and features guest rooms in earth tones with antique-look furnishings and beds with pillow-top mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets. One Bellevue restaurant serves three meals and afternoon tea, and the Top of Newport rooftop bar has spectacular views of the waterfront and Newport Harbor.

A light-filled atrium lobby with rope-draped seating areas—including hanging chairs surrounding a fountain—and a front desk that looks like a boat set a contemporary nautical tone at this luxury hotel on the harbor at Long Wharf. Rooms overlook the atrium, city, or waterfront, while fifth-floor rooms face the harbor and have doors that open onto large decks. A spa, fitness center, indoor pool, and waterfront restaurant and bar make this a true destination resort.

This luxury hotel occupies one of Providence's most mysterious addresses, a stately nine-story Neoclassical Revival building constructed as a Masonic temple between 1926 and 1928 but unoccupied for an inconceivable 79 years. Developers restoring the building in the early 2000s incorporated the original architectural features, but the decor has a distinctly contemporary-retro edge.

Massive Victorian hotels once lined the sea wall in Narragansett Pier: the Shore House isn't quite that grand, but the 31-room hotel's decor does nod to the past, and the circa 1891 building has been extensively remodeled with a fresh coastal interior design. Some rooms have oceanfront balconies; some have water views. The ground-floor Sea Craft restaurant has a raw bar and serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.