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Jailhouse Inn

2.5 star property
City-center hotel, steps from Old Colony House

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In the heart of Bowen's Wharf, Jailhouse Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Unwind with a newspaper, take advantage of free self parking and tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $239
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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$395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Bowen's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cliff Walk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Easton's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Newport Mansions - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fort Adams State Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 9 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 26 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 36 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 43 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 52 min drive
  • Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State) - 52 min drive
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 107 min drive
  • Newport Ferry Station - 5 min walk
  • Kingston Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mother Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 'Cino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plank Bar at Newport Marriott - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Jailhouse Inn

Jailhouse Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thames Street and Newport Mansions. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily. Also, The Breakers and Easton's Beach are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Built in 1772

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and April 1.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn
Jailhouse Newport
Jailhouse Hotel Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel
Jailhouse Inn Newport
Jailhouse Inn Hotel Newport

Frequently asked questions

Is Jailhouse Inn currently open?

The property is closed between November 15 and April 1.

Does Jailhouse Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Jailhouse Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Jailhouse Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Jailhouse Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Jailhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Jailhouse Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking.

What's the area around Jailhouse Inn like?

Jailhouse Inn is in Downtown Newport, a short 5-minute walk from Newport Ferry Station and 4 minutes' walk from Touro Synagogue. Travelers say the local area is very walkable perfect for shopping.

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Reviews

Jailhouse Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offerings were excellent with a variety of options including home-baked goods, fresh fruits, and hot items. (27 reviews)
  • Parking was on site and easy to access, a rare find in downtown Newport. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient area the staff was very friendly and helpful. Very clean and I enjoyed the breakfast very much l loved that it had so much history and it was an actual jail, and you will see remnants of the original jailhouse. Would definitely stay again.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance & historic with charm

Perfect location and amazing property very well maintained. Great people working there too
Gabriela, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a fun and unique place to stay and they offered an excellent breakfast! The staff was incredibly helpful in planning my ferry excursion to Martha's Vineyard, too!
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and staff was great. Good location.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best parts were location and the attentive staff!
Dariann, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and property. Very comfortable beds and decent sized rooms. Only complaint was room was a little musty.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay

Excellent room on top floor with adjacent sitting room.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Perfect stay!!!
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property with a fun history! Walkable to historical places, shopping, and food. Easy drive to tour the mansions. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be coming back.
Debora, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

we enjoyed a few days here great location to walk to anything you wanted to see.
Lori, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the cutest place with super friendly staff. It was very clean and comfortable. They serve cookies in the afternoon. It is close to the wharf and all shopping. Highly recommend!!
Jayma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A++++++

Not much to say other than amazing! Staff was top notch, rooms clean and smelling great. Walking distance to everything you’d want to do. Would highly recommend! Tons of history!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best town in America

What a great place to stay with an excellent staff!!
Michael, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice historical hotel in great walking location to town
Gabrielle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice people, good location, nice room good food for breakfast
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was spot on Great great location
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great location
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Couldn’t ask for a better location. Extremely courtesy staff and very accommodating.
Celeste, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is excellent and very convient for shopping and restaurants.
mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very interesting and quaint hotel.
Frederick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!
Taylor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it and I would go back again
Nikoll, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and parking . very convenient to restaurants and shopping.
Perry, 2-night trip