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Welcome to The Francis Malbone House

An Historic Newport Inn on the Harborfront

Experience centuries of historic hospitality at our luxuriously appointed bed and breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island, the Francis Malbone House. Newport's only Five Star Diamond Award-winning bed and breakfast, our boutique inn offers refined elegance and charm on famed Thames Street in the downtown waterfront district.
Steeped in old-world authenticity and a quaint aesthetic dating to the 1700s, our harborfront inn offers modern amenities to make you feel at home. Meticulously restored to its colonial splendor, our seaside accommodations include elegant rooms with fireplaces and all the comforts of home. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, and complimentary parking while staying with us in New England. Walk to the marina and downtown restaurants and shops or spend the day at Easton's Beach or the Cliff Walk.

Rooms

Indulge in our luxury rooms. Enjoy a mix of antique furnishings and modern luxuries from marble bathrooms with double Jacuzzi tubs to Bose stereos and flat-screen TVs.

Featured Specials

Elopement Package

Escape with your loved one to our historic inn and exchange vows in a peaceful and romantic setting. We take care of all the arrangements, so all you have to do is say "I Do".

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Featured Specials

Romance Package

Get swept away on a romantic retreat to beautiful and quaint historic Newport. Share an evening in with champagne by the fireplace or step out to a romantic dinner for two.

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The Francis Malbone Highlights

Gourmet Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Wake up to a delicious gourmet breakfast served daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in the elegant main dining room. Join friends and colleagues for our mid-day tradition of afternoon tea and snacks daily from 3 to 6 pm.

Inspired Meetings & Events

The historic Francis Malbone House features six versatile meeting rooms, two fireplaced parlors, a library, two Boardrooms, and a dining room that can accommodate up to 20 guests for intimate gatherings, meeting, and corporate retreats.

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Explore the Harborfront

Edging Newport Harbor looking over Narragansett Bay, our historic inn offers a prime Thames Street address near restaurants, shops, and art galleries in the bustling downtown waterfront district.