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The Chanler At Cliff Walk

Newport, Rhode Island • Cliff Walk • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,216 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

An 1873 Gilded Age mansion on Cliff Walk with 15 individually decorated rooms and Atlantic views.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of Gilded Age interiors

Highlights:

  • 1873 shingle-style mansion perched directly above Cliff Walk
  • Each of 15 rooms decorated in distinct historical periods
  • Dining room with coffered ceiling and bay views
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PB hotel design editorial

Few hotels in New England carry quite this density of provenance. The Chanler at Cliff Walk is set within a mansion built in 1873 for John Winthrop Chanler, a congressman whose family connections to the Astor dynasty ensured the property was furnished and decorated at a level befitting Newport's Gilded Age ambitions. Perched directly above the Atlantic on the famous Cliff Walk path, the shingle-style structure presents a gambrel roofline, columned porch, and tiered balconies that step down toward Narragansett Bay — a composition visible in the images at its most cinematic in early spring, cherry blossoms framing the white-painted facade against open water. Inside, each of the fifteen rooms takes a distinct historical decorating period as its reference point rather than pursuing consistency across the house. The images bear this out vividly: one room wraps its walls in slate-blue paneling with Delft-tiled fireplace surround, oil portraits in gilt frames, and a Persian medallion rug — closer to a Dutch Golden Age interior than conventional New England inn — while another layers damask bed hangings, serpentine-front chests, and sage-green Brussels carpet around a verde marble fireplace with water views through bay windows. The dining room counters all this accumulated fabric and ornament with a lighter hand: herringbone oak floors, coffered plasterwork ceiling, iron-and-crystal chandeliers, and tall French doors drawing the bay light directly into the room.

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About

The Chanler is the only hotel set directly along Cliff Walk, a house shaped by its setting and the rhythm of the Atlantic just beyond. Surrounded by manicured gardens and overlooking the shoreline of Easton’s Beach, each stay unfolds with a quiet sense of place. Guest rooms are individually composed, offering a layered, residential feel rather than a uniform stay, reflecting the character of the house and its setting in Newport.

Amenities

Family rooms

Restaurant

Free Parking

Internet

Free Internet

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Wifi

Free Wifi

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Dry cleaning

The Chanler At Cliff Walk Reviews

1,359 reviews

"This hotel was the gem of our trip along the coast. The staff is excellent and the resort exceptional. Remy’s Loose was fantastic, and we had breakfast in the mornings and drinks on the lawn in the afternoon. We were in The Georgian room, which was worth the extra steps to get to the third floor. It is close to the historical homes and the downtown attractions. The view of The Cliff Walk is not to be missed."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 01, 2026

"This was a 5 star experience. The staff was absolutely amazing. The rooms were so beautiful. The property was perfect."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"We can’t say enough great about the food. The chef is extraordinary and it carries through breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our room was OK. The Frette sheets are divine. The bed was not comfortable. There is very little space in the room to sit. The deck, overlooking Eastons Beach had potential but the hard chairs without any cushions were very uncomfortable to sit in. The decor in the inn is delightful, a great blend of contemporary and classic. But the decor in the room is seriously lacking. Plastic plants, faux hummer figurines and a phone/clock that was from the 90’s. The service was inconsistent. Ordering ice took from 5 minutes to nearly an hour (3 calls). Craig the driver for the complimentary in town limo service was a gem"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

"The Chanler offers an unparalleled opportunity to relax at a European-styled, waterfront retreat, located just minutes from Bellevue Avenue and downtown Newport. This boutique hotel sets a new standard for vacationing in this historied and universally revered destination."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 26, 2026

"The Chanler is more than just a hotel stay. It is more of a magical experience, from first arriving and greeted by exceptional staff to the housekeeping, which is phenomenal, and comes twice a day .To the views from most windows of the Atlantic Ocean ,to the grounds, which are almost heavenly in their beauty with beautiful flowers, perfect lawn ,ocean breezes, beautiful views of beaches and oceans. The rooms are all different and unique …each one is beautifully decorated .The on-site restaurant is an experience unto itself. The staff is great ,the food delicious, and the atmosphere unbeatable .My best times on this trip were when I was dining at this restaurant. Both for breakfast and lunches, but their Cadillac car will take you in town to dine at whatever restaurant you want to go to. I have been there six times and each time was amazing. It is more expensive than your average Newport hotel room, but if you can afford it, you definitely should. It will not disappoint. It has never disappointed me. Already planning my next trip back there."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 15, 2026

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