The Attwater
Coastal-chic nautical — colorful, design-forward, polished without being stuffy. Think Alexander Girard and Kelly Wearstler somehow had a love child in a renovated New England mansion.
The King Suite has a painted barn door separating bedroom from black-and-white tiled bath — worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
Won the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List and a 2019 Readers' Choice Award. One of the first design-forward boutique hotels in Newport, breaking the mold of the town's old-money B&B circuit. Breakfast is genuinely good and entirely included.
A 17-room boutique hotel spread across two buildings — the main neo-colonial mansion and the adjacent Urban Beach House — on a quiet street one block off Bellevue Avenue. The design is genuinely bold: ocean blues, coral, and burnt orange collide with lacquered surfaces, nailhead trim, and grommet accents meant to evoke sailboat hardware. It's the kind of place that feels more Brooklyn loft than Gilded Age Newport, and that's exactly the point. Breakfast is included, the staff doesn't hover, and the Cliff Walk is a 17-minute stroll from the front door.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe King
A step up from the standard King with more space and upgraded finishes. Same coastal-chic design DNA with bold fabrics and nautical hardware details.
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King
Entry-level king room with the hotel's signature coastal-chic palette — ocean blues and coral tones, hardwood floors, and nautical-inspired accents. Has a Keurig coffeemaker, mini-fridge, Apple TV, and bespoke Lather bath products.
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King Junior Suite
A junior suite with a separate seating area. Bright colors and sea-inspired design with hardwood floors and a mix of bold textiles. One of the more popular options for couples who want a bit more room to spread out.
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King Junior Suite ADA
ADA-accessible king junior suite with a roll-in shower and grab bars, accessed via elevator. Same design character as the standard junior suite. One of the few fully accessible rooms in a Newport boutique property.
KingKing Suite
The best room in the main building. Separate seating area, gas fireplace, and a palette of burnt orange and navy that actually earns the nautical brief. A marble coffee table in the sitting room, hardwood floors throughout, and beach photography by Alicia Bock on the walls. A painted barn door separates the bedroom from a black-and-white-tiled bathroom.
KingLark Suite
The flagship room at 670 square feet — named for parent company Lark Hotels. Comes with a separate living room featuring a dining table, a dry bar, microwave, and full-size refrigerator. The best pick for anyone staying more than a couple of nights or who wants room to actually cook.
KingQueen
A standard queen room with the same coastal-chic design sensibility. Located in either the main building or the adjacent Urban Beach House. More casual in feel, particularly those in the Urban Beach House.
QueenQueen Suite
Queen-bed suite with a separate sitting area. Plush linens, complimentary breakfast, and the same bold nautical design as the rest of the property.
QueenThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A bike rental shop is located just down the street from the hotel — good for exploring the Cliff Walk corridor and beyond.
Weekend BYOB gathering held in the private courtyard at the sister property Gilded — a Gilded Age-inspired cocktail-style social with the hotel group. Attwater guests can participate.
The hotel runs an ongoing scavenger hunt throughout Newport via social media apps. A fun way to explore the historic district.
The hotel can arrange sailing trips on Narragansett Bay, including America's Cup-style charter excursions. Staff are happy to make bookings and recommendations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Loaner beach towels and chairs available for guests heading to First Beach (8-minute walk) or Easton's Beach.
Fully included in the room rate daily. Homemade baked goods, egg dishes, granola, fresh fruit, coffee, espresso drinks, and teas served in the breakfast café each morning.
Guest hospitality center with round-the-clock coffee service. Each room also has a Keurig coffeemaker.
Bespoke bath products from Lather brand in all rooms.
Available in main hotel King Suites only.
Lark Hotels' loyalty program offering free room upgrades, complimentary stays, and custom recommendations across all Lark properties.
A secluded wooden deck with wicker chairs and colorful cushions. On sunny days, one of the better spots in the area for sitting quietly with a coffee or a glass of wine.
Personalized concierge for restaurant reservations, sailing charters, and local recommendations. Staff are notably proactive about helping guests plan evenings.
Limited complimentary parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Street parking also available nearby. All other nearby lots require a permit — arrive early in summer.
Small fitness room with 2 Peloton bikes and a selection of free weights. It is compact — this is a boutique hotel, not a resort gym.
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