Marshall Slocum Inn, Newport

Description: Marshall Slocum Inn

Standing in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island, the Marshall Slocum Inn is situated in a magnificently preserved and maintained Colonial-style mansion, originally built in 1855. Surrounded by a charming garden with centuries-old trees, this award-winning property offers luxury boutique bed and breakfast accommodation and top-class service in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Featuring authentic period décor, all guest rooms at the Marshall Slocum Inn are furnished with period antiques, nautical artwork, and plush linens. This elegant mansion also has a large back deck, and a front porch. Every morning, a hearty breakfast is prepared by the inn's resident chef, with a range of popular cooked dishes based on the finest locally sourced produce. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the elegant dining room, or in fine weather, on the large back deck overlooking the gardens. Breakfast can also be served in guest rooms.

The perfect spot for relaxing stays in this charming island city, the Marshall Slocum Inn is within easy walking distance of many of Newport's most important landmarks - the harbour, the historic Newport mansions, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, or the Museum of the Artillery Company of Newport, among many other fascinating attractions. The ferry port is just a kilometre away, and all rates at the Marshall Slocum Inn include on-site parking.

Type of rooms: Marshall Slocum Inn

The Snuggery:
Featuring a queen-size bed and a private bath with a shower, this two story room is the best value in the house. A spiral staircase leads from the bedroom to the bathroom and the vaulted ceiling/skylight offers abundant light throughout the room. Full breakfast/parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Postcard Room:
Offering intimate comfort nestled among the tree-tops. Decorated with classic antiques, it comes with a queen-size bed, and a private bath with a shower. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
The Bostonian:
Featuring a queen-size brass bed, the room has a fully remodeled and private bathroom with shower complemented by marble tile and modern fixtures. Original 150 year old wide pine plank flooring complete the rooms ambience. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Sleigh Room:
Located on the third floor of the Guest House, the Sleigh room boasts the largest private bath with a shower in the Inn. Featuring a queen-size sleigh bed and original wide pine flooring. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Library Room:
The Library Room is decorated in warm tones of period antiques combined with the luxury of modern amenities. This room offers a queen-size four-poster bed and a private bath with a shower. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Rose Room:
Understated elegance abounds in this romantic hideaway reminiscent of Newport's gilded Age. The Rose room offers a king-size bed, a gas fireplace, a private bath with shower, and an oversized skylight. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Slocum Room:
The Slocum Room features a queen-size canopy bed, a private bathroom with shower/tub, and a comfortable reading area. Three large windows overlook the Inn's gardens and grounds in this sun-filled room. Full breakfast/on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Captain's Quarters:
This very spacious room features a queen-size canopy bed, a private bath with a whirlpool tub and a shower. Hardwood floors, an oversized bay window, and pressed linens finish off the understated elegance of this beautiful guest room. Full breakfast and parking included with all rates. Maximum occupancy two guests.
Brass Room:
This escape for two guests combines the charm of Newport with all modern amenities. A king-sized brass bed completes the room's ambience. The private modern bathroom offers a large shower. Full breakfast/parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
The Cottage:
The Cottage is the most private guest room at the inn, located in its own free-standing building, about 30 feet (9 metres) from the back deck. This room features a king-size bed, vaulted ceilings, a flat-screen television, an in-room coffee machine and a private bathroom with shower. Full breakfast and on-site parking included. Maximum occupancy two guests.
The Apartment:
Located next to the main Inn, the Great Little Apartment features a king-size bed, a day-bed, a sofa bed, a living room with a flat screen TV/DVD, bath with shower, a deck, and a private entrance. Children are welcome. Extra beds are available on request, and at a charge. Maximum occupancy four guests.

All rooms feature: private baths; queen or king-size beds; down comforters; terry cloth robes; Crown Imperial bath linens; air-conditioning. Some guest accommodations feature amenities such as whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces, ceiling fans, and skylights.

Additional information: Marshall Slocum Inn