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Brenton Hotel
Newport, United States
Brenton Hotel
Newport, United States
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Nautical Heritage and Heart in Newport's Newest Hotel

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Brenton Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, is the town's first new-build hotel in nearly 30 years. Just across the street from the harbor marina and its population of sailboats, yachts, and sloops, entering the Brenton Hotel is like taking a step back in time to an era when ships and sailing were integral to the city's economy and culture. While at Brenton Hotel, guests cannot only explore the quaint historic town and its Gilded Age mansions, you're invited to:

  • Indulge in luxurious rooms with stunning views of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor
  • Golf like a pro with preferred access to Newport National Golf Club
  • Let the concierge order an in-room spa treatment or make reservations for a traditional day spa
  • Dine on locally sourced seafood and produce at the refined Living Room restaurant and bar

Presiding over the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf Street, this ultra-modern building was designed with Newport's history of grand architecture in mind. Taking cues from local landmarks like the 18th century Old Colony House and the 19th century Opera House, the hotel's style is a mélange of the contemporary and historic: huge floor-to-ceiling windows take up a majority of the façade are punctuated by nautical elements familiar to East Coasters like mullioned windows, white trim, and balconies echoing the idiosyncratic widow's walks of eras past. 

Shiplap adorns the hotel's rounded entry tower, evocative of Cape Cod lighthouses and New England clapboard-sided homes, adding one more nautical touch to take you back to the world of colonial merchant ships, pirates, mansions, and yacht races. 

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Accommodations

Throughout the locally owned Brenton Hotel's 57 guest rooms and suites, you'll enjoy expansive views of the harbor marina and the sailboats bobbing in the beautiful blue of Narragansett Bay beyond. Feel like a sailor or a Gilded Age Robber Baron whose famed oceanside mansions populate Newport's coasts. Sink into luxurious rooms with neutral, soothing colors accented by nautical blue detailing, evoking an atmosphere of East Coast calm. Patterned wood floors overlaid with modern rugs speckled with grays, blues, and taupe, are reflective of the local landscape of water, waves, sand, and wood. Bathrooms are minimalist and clean with white fixtures offset by deep black accents. Beds feature shiplap headboards and luxurious linens. 

If you're looking to elevate your experience at Brenton Hotel, opt for a suite on the uppermost floor, dubbed the Penthouse Level, and feel like the king of the world on your own private balcony overlooking historic Newport  and its rows of salt box houses and steeple-lined streets. For guests seeking a venue for weddings, conferences, or seminars, Brenton Hotel is second-to-none in Newport. Available for full buyouts, the hotel offers the amenities and privilege of a private estate, with added benefit of being right in the heart of city.

Additional services available include 24-hour in-room dining, onsite parking, concierge services, local guides to help you plan your Newport stay, and an amazing environmentally friendly feature: a green rooftop.

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Dining

With the Atlantic Ocean lapping at its feet, it's no surprise that Brenton Hotel's sole dining establishment evokes a combination clambake and refined Gilded Age beach soiree, serving the bounty of New England's fertile soil and its intrepid fishermen's catch in an airy, seaside atmosphere.

Brenton Hotel Living Room

Living Room – As the heart and soul of the hotel, the Living Room offers guests delicious breakfasts in the mornings and more substantial fare and cocktails until late into the evening. Enjoy small plates created from local ingredients and craft cocktails mixed by the Living Room's beloved local guides and bartenders.

Activities at Brenton Hotel

Brenton Hotel Guestroom overlooking the bay

Order a spa service, dine in the Living Room, have a nightcap overlooking the bay, or simply while away the hours in your elegantly appointed room. No matter which activity you choose at Brenton Hotel, you'll find it backed by a true New England spirit of warm and welcoming hospitality. 

Outside the hotel, surround yourself in Gilded Age grandeur and tour the famed Newport mansions built by likes of the country's richest of the rich: The Vanderbilts, Dukes, Astors, and Morgans. Stroll along the beautiful seaside Cliff Walk trail or along Bellevue Avenue for different vantage points of these famed mansions. 

For the golf lover, guests of Brenton Hotel receive Preferred Access to Newport National Golf Club where they can play the 7,200 yd, par 72 championship course built in links-style with attention paid to environmental sensitivity. For the self-care inclined, spa reservations and in-room treatments can be arranged through the hotels' concierge. 

Other nearby activities:

  • Boat tours of Newport Harbor and Marina
  • Explore Newport's vineyards
  • Audrain Auto Museum
  • Brenton Point State Park
  • Local beaches
  • Newport Art Museum
  • Redwood Library and Athenaeum
  • Newport Art Museum

Location

Set in the quintessential New England town of Newport on Aquidneck Island, which is officially and technically known as Rhode Island, the Brenton Hotel takes its name from William Brenton, the colonial governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Located adjacent to the harbor and at the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf Street, there's no shortage of shopping, dining, and attractions. The hotel's setting on the water makes it a great starting point for sailing tours, coastal hikes, or simply cozying up with a good book and a craft cocktail. 

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Address

31 Americas Cup Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

Transportation

  • Airport
    • Newport State Airport is 4.4 mi / 7 km away — about 15 minutes by car
    • TF Green Airport is 27.4 mi / 44.1 km away — about 30 minutes by car
    • Boston Logan International Airport is 73.9 mi / 119 km away — about 1.5 hours by car
  • Ferry
    • Newport Harbor Shuttle is across the street from the hotel at Newport Harbor and departs every hour in the summer, docking at six areas around the island.

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Modern, bright and spacious rooms await at the Brenton!

Wed Aug 13 2025 10:22:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by KathyO417

Fabulous new hotel on the water in Newport. Large, bright and modern rooms right on the wharf with floor to ceiling windows. Huge bathroom and shower made for a relaxing visit. Staff is outstanding and so friendly!!! The Brenton evens provides free water Italian ice and ice cream all day long which was amazing in the heat of the summer. Rested my head at night next to a bag of freshly made chocolate chip cookies left on my pillow. The Brenton is my new home in Newport now!

TripAdvisor Rating 4

Harry's Bar

Sun Jul 27 2025 19:04:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Jack F

Okay, it’s not Venice (or Paris), and you’re unlikely to run into Ernest Hemingway in the lobby bar, but still. The chief factotum for the Living Room at the essential hostelry on the waterfront in Newport sets the tone for this delightfully clubby alternative to the corporate options nearby. His name is Harry, a former collegiate hockey player, and he represents the best of a friendly staff who will do whatever it takes to ease the tension from a day on foot or on the water. The lobby at the Brenton is one flight up from grade level, and while a couple of elevators and a small check-in desk stand off to the side, the larger footprint is occupied by a circular staircase and, well, a living room, offering stylish food and a decent wine list, along with a full bar and at least one burning fireplace. There’s a sense of scale here, intimate without being crowded. The chairs and sofas are upholstered, but not stuffy. In short, if you leaf through a dictionary in search of the word “unwind,” you might find a picture of the Living Room. I spent two separate weekends at the Brenton in April and May, the latter on Memorial Day weekend (of course it rained), so I was able to confirm first impressions. Staff are unequivocally friendly, dogs are definitely welcome, and there are many clearly marked dog walks throughout the small city. And if my experience is a guide, always pack rain gear for your stay. This is the North Atlantic waterfront, and weather can change in an instant. Following Newport’s rich seafaring history, the Brenton features nautical themes in its furnishings, starting with hurricane lamps outside each room along an ocean-blue and white color scheme in the hallways. I can attest to the freezer containing ice cream bars and water ice next to the ice machine on the penthouse floor. The guest rooms are compact. The bathrooms are well appointed and while not spacious, certainly not cramped. Other reviewers have described the challenge for couples not accustomed to an extremely high level of familiarity with each other’s bathroom habits. Simply put, there is little to no privacy between the bathroom and the bedroom, and I’ll leave it at that. I’m sure it was considered trendy design, but it lowers the hotel an entire rating star. Weather prevented me from enjoying the much-heralded rooftop bar and lounge, but I can report the views from the upper floors of the hotel are directly onto the Newport Harbor. Pricing is above the nearby Marriott, but what you give up by not using Bonvoy points for a corporate property, you gain in privacy and quiet. Arrival and check-out are equally seamless. Approach from either America’s Cup or Long Wharf to enter a ground-level parking area. A skilled cadre of competent young men will grab you a baggage cart and pull your bags from the trunk before steering you to the elevators. NB, high season (May 1-Oct. 31) parking fees are $40/day. But if you choose to stay, you’ll be short walking distance to some of the freshest seafood restaurants, part of the harbor and marina scene that is essential Newport. More importantly, you’ll find wonderful retail shops featuring something besides cookie cutter clothes from every mall in the country. Want a souvenir t-shirt? I urge a visit to the Bite Me Bait Shop, essential to the collector’s wardrobe. Brenton in brief: good food (limited menu edition), good drink, good vibe, good value, great people and location. Unequivocal recommendation: go.

TripAdvisor Rating 5

Quiet lux

Wed Jul 23 2025 22:09:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by k123-foodie

Excellent understated lux accommodations. Loved that is is a smaller 57 room place. Fairly new and updated lux Interiors. Great locations and on the harbor steps to the shops and dinning. We enjoyed the views out the windows and that it's centrally located downtown but on the marina. Very nice crew!!

TripAdvisor Rating 5

Amazing Experience! 10 Stars!

Wed Jun 04 2025 16:33:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Lynn W

A wonderful experience from start to finish! Everyone on the staff is super-friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make our visit so enjoyable and fun! Even the car valets were so friendly and helpful, and Mackenzie at the front desk is awesome! As an example, I asked about satisfying my craving one afternoon for special ice-cream and their recommendation was perfect (it's Sprinkles, by the way -- don't miss it!) The rooms are substantial in size with a wonderful large seating area by the window, and the bathroom is very spacious with a separate dressing area. The decor is very tasteful and fun and charming, and consistent with being so close to the wharf and in Newport. The hotel is centrally located with a lot to do within walking distance. We will definitely come back to the Brenton Hotel for our next visit to Newport.

TripAdvisor Rating 5

Beautiful modern hotel with exceptional service.

Sun Jun 01 2025 17:08:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by helloneuman52

Modern hotel. Very clean. Service is impeccable. Our room had a terrace and faced the harbor with a beautiful view. Great location with walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. Valet car service. There is a restaurant on premises for breakfast or dinner. Highly recommended. Will stay there again.