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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

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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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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The Chanler is the only hotel located on Newport's famed Cliff Walk, and one of the most historic hotels in New England, surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooking the sparkling waters of the Atlantic and pristine sands of Easton's Beach. Relax in sumptuous accommodations in Newport, Rhode Island's best luxury hotel.

Amenities

Family rooms

Restaurant

Free Parking

Internet

Free Internet

Bar/Lounge

Wifi

Free Wifi

Suites

Dry cleaning

The Chanler At Cliff Walk Reviews

1,347 reviews

"So heartbroken that they renovated away the mansion’s most gorgeous spaces. Women’s bathroom was a destination of its own with birds and details everywhere. Entrance was gorgeous. They striped it all away in favor of modern details that any hotel could have. The outdoor spaces (outdoor restaurant and outdoor fountain area) remain subpar, and they chose to allocate scarce resources and time to renovate the parts of the mansion that were already extraordinary. Beyond confusing how a world-class team would choose to do that. The outdoor chairs for the restaurant are nothing special — same kind of chairs you’d find in 100 restaurants in a city anywhere. Instead of investing in attention to detail and upgrading the outdoor covered restaurant to a world-class, French Riviera style restaurant, they chose to get rid of one of the world’s prettiest bathrooms and prettiest lobbies? The outdoor area by the fountain is also completely unsused. Makes it feel like a cheap wedding venue rather than a destination, boutique resort. I thought “the next chapter” meant they would upgrade the place — instead, they downgraded it."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 05, 2026

"From the second you make the booking, the staff at The Chanler make your stay truly exceptional. We enjoyed a couple expertly prepared cocktails and caviar service in living room prior to the free concierge car service to and from our booked dinner reservation. We returned to the lounge for a nightcap and excellent turn down service in our room. The staff and charm of the Chandler truly make you feel like royalty."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 31, 2026

"Have been staying st the Chanler since 2017. Stays are always fantastic. Unique facility with themed rooms, great view, and amazing staff."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 28, 2026

"Beautiful setting and perfect location. Stayed in the Block Island villa and was not disappointed. The car service was also very useful."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 23, 2026

"I had a wonderful experience staying at the Chanler hotel. It was a fantastic stay, and I truly enjoyed my time there. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 08, 2026

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