11 Best Hotels in Newport, Rhode Island, for a New England Escape | Condé Nast Traveler

"Newport’s undisputed crown jewel, this waterfront compound blends vintage whimsy with modern polish across 40 pristine acres at the far tip of Aquidneck Island—about a 10-minute drive or house ferry from Thames Street’s bustle that you won’t miss. Accommodations range from unique rooms in the Agassiz Mansion—where the Turret Suite’s soaking tub with panoramic views might be one of the best baths on the East Coast—to beach cottages and harbor houses overlooking a private rocky beach rumored to have been Grace Kelly’s favorite hideaway. As part of Relais & Châteaux, food shines with Champagne and cheese trolleys, local seafood at Aurelia, and casual bites at the Terrace Bar. Don’t miss a drink in an Adirondack chair on the “Lawn,” where watching sailboats glide by remains one of Newport’s most cherished, quintessential experiences." - Todd Plummer