Bristol
Under new ownership by the Newport Hotel Group, theBristol Harbor Inncompleted a renovation of its 40 guest rooms in March that includes such touches as refrigerators, LED flat-panel televisions and limited-edition prints by local photographer Onne van der Wal. The property offers meeting and event facilities for up to 200 guests.
Little Compton
Located on 2.6 acres at the tip of Sakonnet Point, the Stone House was acquired by Newport Experienced and reopened this summer after a $12 million renovation. Built as a private residence in 1854 and operated as an inn since the 1920s, the boutique property features guest rooms, a private beach, restaurant and event space with a terrace overlooking the water.
Middletown
The Atlantic Resort Newport at Cambria Suites is scheduled to open in October. The ocean view property will feature 143 suites, three banquet rooms, an expansive terrace, full-service restaurant and pool.
Newport
Marking its 90th anniversary in May, the Hotel Viking unveiled a renovation of its 209 guestrooms, lobby, spa and 13,000 square feet of meeting space, emphasizing natural light and maritime colors of blue, grey and taupe. The hotel also redesigned its signature One Bellevue restaurant and introduced new menus emphasizing small plates and home-style shared dishes.
The Newport Marriott completed a $35 million renovation and expansion that added a new restaurant with harbor views and new nautical-inspired decor for the 312 guestrooms. The hotel’s 24,800 square feet of meeting space received a technology upgrade and features that include a private video conferencing unit.
The Hyatt Regency Newport unveiled a refurbishment of its 257 guestrooms. It also made enhancements to its outdoor function space, including the lawn area surrounding its Waterfront Pavilion and clambake pits.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a restored 19th century mansion converted to a luxury boutique hotel, recently renovated its lobby and 20 guest rooms, including new paint, carpeting and bedding. The property offers indoor and outdoor event space for up to 200 guests.