Marshall Slocum Guest House Bed and Breakfast Newport, Rhode Island - RI - Inns - Lodging - Travel

Our bed and breakfast, the Marshall Slocum Guest House, has been meticulously preserved to reflect the charm and beauty of its Victorian heritage, while offering accommodations with today's comforts. The extensive grounds at the Inn, featuring a large back deck overlooking manicured gardens and a relaxing front porch, offer the Inn's guest a quiet recluse to relax at after a day of touring the Newport Mansions, harbor, shops, restaurants and beaches that are only steps away from our Inn.

5 minute walk to downtown and harbor front -- 10 minute walk to scenic
Cliff Walk and beaches.

A short walk from Newport's fabled downtown and waterfront attractions and a short drive from the picturesque beaches, The Marshall Slocum Guest House is the perfect place to spend your time during your next visit to New England's most famous seaside city. Whether you come for the yacht races, the jazz concerts, or just to relax at the seashore the Marshall Slocum Guest House is the perfect place to stay.

Nearby Attractions

Famed Cliff Walk: A 10 minute walk from the Inn, the Cliff Walk is a 6.5 mile walk along the ocean edge cliffs of Newport that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shore line with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age. Wildflowers, birds, geology, and a front yard view of the Newport Mansions all add to this delightful Walk.
Ocean Drive: Newport's breathtaking Ocean Drive is located just minutes from the Inn and features a combination of wealthy summer homes, public parks, beautiful beaches, and miles of shoreline. The drive can be toured in a car, tour bus, or, for the more adventurous, on a bicycle.
The Newport International Tennis Hall of Fame is a beautiful and affordable attraction that is only a five-minute walk from our Bed and Breakfast. Built in 1880 as a private club and playground for the wealthy, this non-profit institution is dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, inspiring and encouraging junior tennis development, enshrining tennis heroes and heroines and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. During the summer, spring, and fall, guests of the Inn can enjoy lunch overlooking the only professionally played grass courts in the United States.
Newport Museums: Artillery Company of Newport, Newport Art Museum, Museum of Newport History, Samuel Whitehorne Museum, Museum of Yachting, Fort Adams, Naval War College Museum, Rhode Island Fisherman and Whale Museum:
Newport Rhode Island Harbor Tours
Newport Rhode Island Historic Mansions: By far the most popular attraction in Newport are the Newport mansions. Built near the turn of the century, these magnificent structures are each a museum onto itself.


All of our guest rooms at the Inn feature private baths, Queen or King beds, down comforters, terry cloth robes, Crown Imperial bath linens, and air conditioning. Some of the guest rooms feature other amenities such as whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces, ceiling fans, and skylights.

For breakfast, our guests have the option of dining on the large back deck overlooking the gardens, inside the sun filled Dining Room, or in their guest room for a true breakfast in bed experience.

Breakfast begins at 7:30 am with freshly brewed coffee and a selection of juices set out on the side bar in our beautifully appointed Dining Room. At 8:00 am, a selection of cereals, granola, yogurt, seasonal fruit, and freshly baked muffins and breads are placed on the buffet for guests to select from.

In addition to our buffet items, Chef Mark Spring offers our guests two freshly prepared entrees of the day.

Every Wednesday night is the famous Lobster night at the Inn. We serve dinner outside on our back deck so that our guests can enjoy the beautiful summer breezes that the ocean brings to Newport Rhode Island. Enjoy meeting your fellow bed and breakfast guests and enjoy the best tasting lobster in town.

We begin with homemade clam chowder, and follow with fresh lobsters that come right from the boats of the Aquidneck Lobster Company located on Bowens Wharf in Newport Harbor.

For dessert, we may serve strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream and freshly picked strawberries from a locally run pick your own farm or homemade brownie sundaes.

Featured In:
Frommer's Bed and Breakfast in Rhode Island
Bernice Chesslers Bed and Breakfast in New England Rated: 4 Pineapple
the New York Times, the Washington Post, the LA Times and the Boston Globe

Rates and Policies

RATES:
$125 - $275
RESERVATIONS:
Your reservation at the Inn is guaranteed with your credit card number. We do not charge your card in advance. We will accept payment with credit cards, cash, traveler's checks or personal check.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Unless otherwise discussed and noted in your confirmation there is no charge if you cancel two weeks prior to arrival. A one-night charge is made on your credit card if canceled within two weeks of arrival.
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT:
Check-in time is between 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. If an earlier or later check in is needed, please let us know in advance. Check out is 12:00 noon. Guests may leave their belongings and their car at the bed and breakfast and retrieve them later in the day.
PAYMENT:
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards. We offer a 10% discount for cash payment. A 7% state sales tax and 6% city hospitality tax is added to all room totals.
MEALS
A full gourmet breakfast is served between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Please let us know when making your reservation if you have any dietary concerns and we will modify your breakfast. Coffee is available at 7:30 am.
Lobster dinner is served on Wednesday nights to guests on our Gilded Getaway package. If you are not staying with us on our Gilded Getaway Package and would like join our dinner on Wednesday the cost is $40 per person.
PARKING
We have complementary on-site parking for our guests. Upon arriving follow the driveway to the parking area at the rear of the property.
SMOKING
We are a smoke free establishment. You are welcome to smoke outside on the porch or back deck. Guests who choose to ignore our smoke free policy will be charged a $200 fee to cover the cleaning expenses associated with smoke removal.

Our rates include a full gourmet breakfast in the morning, complimentary on-site parking, and first class service. We hope you will be our guest and enjoy all of what Newport Rhode Island has to offer.

Amenities
Down Comforters Ironed Linens Terry Cloth Robes Crown Imperial Bath Linens Greenwich Bay ToiletriesI	Iron/Ironing Boards Hairdryers Radio Alarm Clock Complimentary Refreshments Off street parking at the Inn

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Marshall Slocum House Bed and Breakfast Newport, Rhode Island

Marshall Slocum House
Bed and Breakfast
Newport, Rhode Island