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Francis Malbone House

4.9(167)
Hotel

About

The Francis Malbone House offers a refined historic setting on Newport's iconic Thames Street, blending 18th-century coastal charm with modern comforts. Elegant rooms feature antique furnishings and marble bathrooms, some with double Jacuzzi tubs, creating a serene retreat after a day of meetings or exploring.

For business gatherings, the inn provides six versatile meeting rooms, two parlors with fireplaces, a library, and boardrooms, accommodating up to 20 guests in an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere. Its prime waterfront location puts you steps from Newport Harbor, restaurants, and galleries, making it ideal for combining work and leisure.

Guests appreciate the attentive service, included parking, and daily gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea in the ornate dining room, adding thoughtful hospitality to your corporate stay or small event.

Best for

  • Intimate executive retreats & board meetings
  • Client dinners in historic dining room
  • Multi-day group stays with luxury amenities

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
18th-century coastal New England inn on Thames Street
A storied brick-lined location featuring elegant rooms with period furniture and antique furnishings that blend classic sophistication with modern comforts, including lavish marble bathrooms and some with double Jacuzzi tubs.
Signature Hospitality
Daily gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea in an ornate dining room
Guests enjoy a mid-day tradition of afternoon tea with delicate pastries and snacks, plus a gourmet breakfast served in an elegant main dining room, creating a refined hospitality experience within a historic setting.
Event Spaces
Six adaptable meeting rooms plus intimate parlors and boardrooms
The inn offers versatile spaces for corporate meetings and work retreats, including cozy parlors with fireplaces, a library, two boardrooms, and a dining room that seats up to 20 guests, all within a historic and charming environment.

At a glance

Rated 4.9 on Google · 167 reviews