23 Brinley St, Newport, Rhode Island, United States | (618) 248-8274
Within walking distance of major tourist attractions, like the Shops at Long Wharf
Room rate includes daily breakfast, an iPad to borrow, and Dave’s Famous Coffee
Small, sunny cafe with a free, curated, small plates breakfast
Eclectic rooms with Apple TVs, two free bottles of water, and free Wi-Fi
A few socializing activities -- scavenger hunt and BYOB G and Tea mixer
Swanky library with a billiards table available for guests to use
A few common areas -- front porch, private courtyard, and ornate lounge
Free parking
Use of sister hotel's tiny fitness center and spa services
Noise can be heard between rooms
The building is an old Victorian, so some rooms are small
Located on a quiet side street in Newport, the 17-room Gilded is an eclectic boutique bed-and-breakfast. Each of the rooms at the upper-middle-range hotel is bedecked in an ornate, over-the-top decor that pays homage to the Gilded Age with lacquered surfaces, gold accents, and shag carpeting. All rooms feature modern amenities of Apple TVs, Lather toiletries, and an iPad pre-programmed with local attractions. Rates include curated small plates breakfast and home cooked snacks. The funky (and pricy) hotel caters mostly to couples and offers plenty of common areas including a small cafe, private courtyard, and a swanky billiards room. For those looking for a hotel vibe rather than a bed-and-breakfast, Hotel Viking has a pool, spa, two restaurants, and a lot of the same historic charm for around the same rates.
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Scene
Eclectic bed-and-breakfast with colorful decor and a small social scene
The Gilded bed-and-breakfast in Newport offers a fun take on the over-the-top, ornateness of the Gilded Era with lacquered surfaces, vibrant colors, and gold accents. Designed by Rachel Reider, the hotel mixes rococo and beaux art designs with a bold color scheme. The hotel is housed in an old Victorian building (a historic property) and maintains original details like winding staircases, sloping ceilings, and original window woodwork. Catering to couples and the bed-and-breakfast crowd, Gilded is a cozy option amongst historic Newport mansions on a quiet side street. Gilded is ideal for travelers looking for a memorable place to rest their heads after a day of exploring the many nearby popular tourist attractions. There is a small social scene at the hotel with a BYOB G and Tea on the weekends -- a gathering in the private courtyard with Gilded Age-inspired ingredients. Guests can also choose to take part in an ongoing scavenger hunt throughout Newport put on by the hotel through social media apps. Gilded is somewhat pricy for a bed-and-breakfast, especially during high season. The Inn on Bellevue is a slightly less expensive option, and is also a historic bed-and-breakfast conveniently located to popular tourist attractions. For those looking to be closer to the water, the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a modern choice within walking distance of shopping and overlooking the marina.
Location
Near Bellevue Avenue, easy walking distance to popular tourist attractions, 20-minute walk to Easton's Beach
On a quiet treelined street among the famous Newport Mansions, Gilded is within easy walking distance to many popular tourist attractions. The hotel is a two-minute walk to the Hotel Viking, which hosts the Top of Newport, the highest rooftop bar and restaurant in Newport with spectacular views. It's a 12-minute walk to the Shops at Long Wharf. Easton’s Beach is an eight-minute drive and a 20-minute walk from the hotel. The famous Cliff Walk, a three-and-a-half-mile path bordering the ocean and many historic mansions, is a six-minute drive and 17-minute walk from Gilded.The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a seven-minute walk from the hotel. The Naval War College Museum on Coasters Harbor Island is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The Perry Mill Wharf is a 13-minute walk from Gilded, and is the start to plenty of shopping, marina front restaurants, and piers. The Naval Station Newport and the Newport Airport are a 15-minute drive from the hotel. For those looking to explore the city of Newport, a car is not necessary and parking throughout the city can be tough during high season (though there is free on-site parking at the hotel).
Rooms
Over-the-top decor in rooms with modern amenities like Apple TVs, Lather toiletries, and iPads
Playing on the eye-catching adornment typical of the Gilded Age, room decor provides an over-the-top and funky vibe. Rooms come with queen-size or king-size beds, and feature ornate gold mirrors and chandeliers, gray shag rugs, and vibrant colors. Expect to see everything from peacock wallpaper to purple velvet headboards while staying at the Gilded. Rooms range in size; there are some spacious two-room suites, but other rooms are tiny with limited walking space. Housed in a historic Victorian home, there are a few original details in the rooms including some original woodwork and sloped ceilings. Modern amenities keep things firmly in this century: Apple TVs, USB charging ports, and free Wi-Fi. iPads are given to guests to use during their stay at check-in, and are preprogrammed with local attractions and information. Luxury linens and waffle kimono robes are provided in all the rooms.Bathrooms tend to be on the smaller side and come with standing showers, hairdryers, and Lather toiletries. Note that some guests have complained about noise heard between the rooms.
Features
Boutique hotel with a few features -- free curated breakfast, billiards room, and loaner iPads
As a small boutique bed-and-breakfast, Gilded has a limited list of amenities, but what's on offer is better than average. A free breakfast of curated small plates (similar to tapas) is served daily. Guests can expect sweet and savory home cooked dishes every morning alongside Dave’s Famous Coffee. There's a lovely cafe where guests tend to take their breakfast in the mornings, but can be used throughout the day. Homemade cookies and snacks are placed out every afternoon by the front desk. Situated in the back of the hotel, a swanky billiards room is a popular place to gather. The billiards rooms is decorated with book wallpaper and empty bourbon bottles to create a faux library. There's also a spacious, funky lounge for guests to hang out and socialize in. The lounge has a few books on offer and a couple eclectic couches for lounging. A private courtyard is located in the center of the hotel and has a small, lovely garden and some tables and chairs. Free concierge services are available at the front desk, and guests are also given iPads pre-programmed with important local attractions and information at check-in to use during their. A small parking lot is located in the back of the hotel which guests can use for free, and there is some street parking as well. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The sister hotel, The Attwater, is a five-minute walk from Gilded, and guests can use the tiny fitness center and spa services.
