Gardiner House

Beautiful Hotel with wonderful views and decor. Spacious room with high ceiling and comfortable bed. Large bathroom with great high pressure rain shower. Room stocked with water, snacks, & assorted beverages and liquor. All Staff members were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Very nice lounge and restaurant. Great location on the water within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Can't wait to return for another stay.

Overall the hotel, restaurant, and bar area are beautiful. The manager of Flora is beyond friendly and very professional. Same with the wait staff and bartenders. The food is definitely some of the best, if not thee best, that we’ve had in Newport. Can’t recommend Flora enough.||For the hotel, the rooms are small but big enough for two for sure. Very clean. Quiet. Nice bathrooms. ||The only reason my review is missing a star is because the front desk staff and valet maybe don’t realize they’re working at a luxury hotel. Not mean, but certainly not friendly either. My husband got the car ahead of me so I walked into the lobby alone (and to tip the valet) and he just kind of stared at me. Didn’t offer to help, didn’t hold the door open, but was quick to take a tip! He was very young but still could at least pretend like he cares. The woman at the front desk acted the same. When I asked to have our towels changed, she said ok but similar to the valet, definitely acted like she was doing me a favor. It’s just odd treatment for this caliber of a hotel.||Overall, might stay at the hotel again but will definitely be back for Flora.

I had such a great experience at Gardiner House from the moment we arrived. Stephan, the valet, was super welcoming and made everything feel easy right from the start. The place itself has this perfect mix of elegance and comfort that set the mood for the evening. At the bar, Tyson took amazing care of us. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever hovering. My friend and I really felt looked after the whole night. Between the service, the atmosphere, and just how relaxed and enjoyable everything was, it turned into a really memorable evening. I’d definitely recommend Gardiner House to anyone wanting a special night out.

We went to Gardner house for a pre-Christmas getaway. It was absolutely gorgeous. Our room was a king suite and it was airy and beautiful. The restaurant was incredibly good and the staff were all super nice.

This was one of the best hotels experiences I have ever had! I stayed here with my husband for a night and was extremely impressed by the entire stay. From the moment we arrived the staff was extremely accommodating, the amenities were perfection and the design is stunning! Our highlight was a delicious dinner at Flora! Would highly recommend this hotel for your Newport stay!

The evening we had reservations Emily was our hostess and was incredibly welcoming and attentive. I watched how she navigated a large crowd that entered effortlessly. From where I was sitting I watched how a woman’s walking cane kept falling over during dinner which upset the older woman. Emily noticed and came straight over and offered to hold it for her in the coat room. She saw a need and immediately took care of it. It’s a small gesture but it just shows how she pays attention to details. You have a wonderful staff working for you!

✨💎 Oh my God this is one of the most elegant properties on the island. Absolutely stunning.🤩 The rooms are huge. The story behind the property is also so interesting. You should look it up. I was there for a blowout hairstyle service for a Fabulous New Yorker visiting for work. She found my business , BEST SALON NEWPORT , online, when she was looking for concierge hair service, such as the service I provide, and requested me , rather last minute 5:30 pm, , but fortunately I was able to fit her in for 6:30 pm 👍🎉🥂 I’m so glad I was able to. I’ve had a crush on this property for a long time and I was finally able to see it from the inside looking out , I had the pleasure of taking care of one of the employees for her baby shower back in June, I believe/ later May she told me some real interesting stuff about the history there that peaked my interest! 😊 SIMPLY FABULOUS!!!! ✨🦄 magical! 💯 Thank you for a lovely experience. I hope I can go back many many times. In the future! Todd, BEST SALON NEWPORT ✨😎

We stay at The Gardiner House quite often, as we love visiting Newport and have close friends who live there. We usually alternate between The Vanderbilt and The Gardiner House, but I have always preferred The Gardiner House because of its proximity to the water, its phenomenal restaurant, and its brighter, more welcoming atmosphere. Our stay in October 2025 was lovely, which made our most recent experience in December 2025 particularly disappointing.|My fiancé and I brought my mother for an overnight stay as a birthday gift, and several changes and issues caught us off guard. We were surprised to learn that guests are now charged for parking, which had never been the case during our previous stays. Additionally, we were extremely disappointed to find out at breakfast that it is no longer included in the hotel rate.|Unfortunately, the checkout experience further soured our stay. The two women working at the front desk were inattentive and seemed uninterested in assisting us. They refused to provide a printed copy of our receipt and attempted to charge us again for parking, despite the fact that we had already paid the valet upon arrival. Overall, the experience felt disorganized and unprofessional.|Given these changes and the decline in service, we are unlikely to stay at The Gardiner House again on future trips to Newport.

We went in to check out the restaurant Flora and got a beautiful table on the rooftop - it was a picture perfect evening complemented by our waitress Alix ! Her recommendations on the peach Buratta summer salad were spot on. The bartender made me a raspberry margarita that was so good I had more than one. We had the tuna carpaccio- it was the best we've ever had! The aioli on it my husband wanted to eat everyday! I am a very critical steak tartar fan having had it many places and this one was spot on!! I had the octopus for my entree and loved the flavors and especially the combination of hot and cold. My husband had the pounded filet and enjoyed every bite. We look forward to putting this restaurant on our weekly rotation. The inside bar looks super inviting for fall and winter we can't wait to try it!

Gardiner House is such an incredible place to stay in Newport. If you aren't able to stay, I highly recommend after-dinner drinks at the bar. The bartenders are so friendly and you can even ask for hot chocolate chip cookies with your cocktail! Flora, the restaurant, has by far the best food in Newport. It has recently opened and is already the hottest place in town! Can't recommend Gardiner House and Flora enough!

"A gem" said one guest. "best hotel in New England" said another guest. I stayed at the hotel for a week over 4th of July. The hotel lives up the hype. The location is excellent, parking abundant. The views of the waterfront are quite special. The wifi worked extremely well. The breakfast was elegant, flavorful, with piping hot coffee. The service was top notch. When I needed dining reservations the front desk worked constantly to find the right restaurant and make reservations. The valet took good care of my parking needs. The front desk got all my bags up from the car. The air-conditioned air made a welcome respite from the balmier days in Newport. The pillows, sheets, and towels best I have ever had in a hotel. The in room fridge and mini bar were fully stocked. The Studio Bar was excellent, I went there almost every night and loved Flora- I ate there two nights. I cannot recommend Garnier House highly enough after 30 years of summering in Newport- this is now my favorite Hotel, bar and restaurant- all in one place.