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Expert Review: The Attwater
The Attwater in Newport, United States, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its distinctive coastal-chic design, exceptional service, and prime location. Guests frequently describe their stays as fantastic and highly recommend the boutique hotel for its unique ambiance and thoughtful amenities.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
The Attwater garners an exceptional reputation, reflected in its Michelin Key selection and high guest scores. Reviewers frequently award it top marks for cleanliness, staff, comfort, and overall experience, with ratings often exceeding 9 out of 10. The general sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with guests appreciating its blend of historic charm and modern, stylish comforts.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud The Attwater's commitment to creating a memorable experience through several key features:
- Design: The hotel's interior design is a major draw, characterized by colorful contemporary furnishings, subtle nautical references, and a vibrant coastal-chic aesthetic with varying blues, teals, and navy tones.
- Service: The staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area.
- Location: Its central location in Newport's historic district, close to the harbor, mansions, and beaches, is a significant highlight.
- Breakfast: The complimentary curated small plates breakfast consistently receives rave reviews for its homemade baked goods and variety.
- Amenities: Thoughtful amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, available bikes, an outdoor patio, and iPads pre-loaded with local information.
Room Quality
The Attwater offers 17 rooms and suites, some located in the main building and others in the adjacent Urban Beach House. Rooms are designed with a coastal-chic vibe, featuring various shades of blue and sea greens, often with shiplap walls and contemporary furnishings. Guests appreciate the designer linens, comfortable beds, waffle robes, Keurig coffee makers, mini-fridges, and Apple TVs. While some reviews mention that standard rooms can be on the smaller side, they are often brightened by large sunny windows and fresh white paint, making them feel more open. Suites offer more spacious accommodations, with some featuring separate seating areas and even gas fireplaces.
Dining Experience
A standout feature is the complimentary breakfast served in a coastal-chic café. It's a "curated small plates" style, allowing guests to sample a variety of delicious homemade baked goods (such as cheddar-scallion scones, blueberry-ricotta muffins, and Oreo-style cookies), baked egg dishes, granola, breakfast salads, fresh fruit, juices, and coffee. Freshly baked cookies and French-press coffee are also available throughout the day. While there isn't a full-service restaurant for lunch or dinner, the breakfast is considered exceptional and a highlight of many stays.
Service & Staff
The Attwater's staff is frequently highlighted as a major asset, consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Guests often commend their helpfulness and knowledge of the local area, with some even mentioning receiving room upgrades or seamless assistance with last-minute changes. The personalized concierge services further enhance the guest experience.
Location & Accessibility
Situated on a quiet street in the historic district of Newport, The Attwater boasts an ideal location. It is within easy walking distance of numerous attractions, including the Newport Art Museum, Thames Street, Newport Harbor (three blocks away), and Bellevue Avenue, known for its famous mansions. First Beach is also a leisurely ten-minute walk. For those arriving by car, complimentary parking is available on-site, though spots can be limited and require a permit. A car is not strictly necessary for exploring Newport's main attractions, as many are accessible on foot.
Value & Pricing
The Attwater is considered a mid-range to upscale boutique hotel, with prices varying. Rates found can range from approximately $143.87 to $448.87 per night, depending on the room type and time of year. While some guests note it can be expensive, many feel the exceptional experience, stylish accommodations, prime location, and high-quality amenities, especially the acclaimed breakfast, justify the cost, providing good value for a unique Newport stay.
Common Complaints
Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, some minor recurring criticisms include:
- Room Size: A few guests have found standard rooms to be on the smaller side.
- Noise: Some reviews mention that noise can occasionally be heard between rooms.
- Bathroom Size: Tiny bathrooms have been noted in some accommodations.
- Fitness Center: The on-site fitness center is described as compact with limited equipment.
- No Elevator: As a historic property, not all rooms are accessible by elevator, meaning some require walking up stairs.
- Cleanliness (infrequent): Very occasionally, a review mentions common spaces being "a bit dirty" or some items needing repair, though this is not a widespread complaint.
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Points to Consider
- •Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, some minor recurring criticisms include:
- •Cleanliness (infrequent):** Very occasionally, a review mentions common spaces being "a bit dirty" or some items needing repair, though this is not a widespread complaint.
