The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
Hotel · Newport ·
Elegant mansion hotel with spa, rooftop bar, fine dining
Elegant mansion hotel with spa, rooftop bar, fine dining
"Channeling classic glamour with a modern spin—think wood-paneled walls, art collections, and a cozy library with comfy furniture—rooms are intimate yet well-appointed, with some connectable for families and groups. Dining is a highlight: The Dining Room serves refined New England classics with a seafood focus (pitch-perfect clam chowder, $19 a bowl), while The Conservatory offers sun-drenched breakfasts. Despite newer, glitzier arrivals, the lounge remains downtown Newport’s perfect place for a see-and-be-scene cocktail. Service is attentive yet relaxed, drawing a blend of old-money locals and stylish city slickers; the bottom line is a timeless and elegant—albeit costly—choice." - Todd Plummer
"Stepping into the Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, felt like entering the foyer of a Gilded Age mansion: elegant yet unpretentious, with meticulous period detailing that recalls Newport's heyday as the essential summer destination to see and be seen. Food and drink take center stage here—The Gwynne serves contemporary twists on New England classics using Newport's freshest catch, and the Spanish-style grilled octopus is not to be missed." - Charlie Hobbs
"A 1909 mansion converted into a luxury hotel under a well-known resort collection, offering historic architecture and on-site spa services for a pampered coastal stay." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Newport is famous for its historic mansions along the cliff walk and events like the Newport Folk Festival."
"The Vanderbilt is an elegant yet unpretentious snapshot of the Newport of yesterday and the Newport of today. Stepping into the lobby is like stepping into the foyer of this Gilded Age mansion during its heyday a hundred years ago. This meticulous resort recalls a time when Newport was the essential summer destination to see and be seen. Food and drink take center stage. For fine dining, The Gwynne serves contemporary twists on New England classics and utilizes Newport's freshest catch—the Spanish-style grilled octopus is not to be missed. The place is like a music video for Taylor Swift's Rhode Island ballad, “The Last Great American Dynasty.”" - CNT Editors
