Bed and breakfast, 4-star12 Clay Street, Newport, RI, United StatesShow on map
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.6183ReviewsCharming Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Newport's Mansion District
Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities Indulge in the luxury of a fireplace, flat-screen TV, DVD player, CD player, and free Wi-Fi in each beautifully decorated room at Ivy Lodge.
Historic Charm and Cozy Atmosphere Experience the grandeur of a 33-foot gothic oak entry hall and a welcoming fireplace in the spacious living room, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Newport.
Delicious Made-to-Order Breakfast Start your day right with a full breakfast featuring delightful treats like baked apples and homemade breads, ensuring a delightful culinary experience during your stay.
9.6
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 183 guests who stayed here.
I loved the hospitality of the staff. They gifted us a bottle of champagne for our honeymoon. They were so helpful during check-in and provided us with suggestions on what to do during our stay.
Breakfast was excellent
Beautiful. Great location, one block off of Bellevue avenue. Short walk to cliff walk.
Bathroom door would not close in the room. Bathroom was cramped. No filtered water.
The property was very charming. It was a great location. We were a scenic walk from the downtown area and very close to the cliff walk.
although the breakfast was nice, a variety would have been appreciated (perhaps an…
Food
Room size and bed size
Excellent breakfast. Great chefs awesome music
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12 Clay Street, Newport, RI, United States
Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
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The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
The property offers one parking spot per reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
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12 Clay Street, Newport, RI.
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