Newport · Rhode Island

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Name: The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Address: 117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840, US
Rating: 9.7

117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840

The experience

Historic Elegance:Step back in time and experience authentic old world elegance at The Chanler, the only hotel located on Newport's famed Cliff Walk. As one of the most historic properties in New England, it is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic.

Elegantly Furnished Rooms:Twenty elegantly furnished rooms comprise The Chanler's unique accommodations, each designed around a historical period or decorative theme. The rooms are accessible via stairs only.

Celebrated Dining and Ocean Views:Indulge in extraordinary meals at one of the property’s celebrated restaurants as you relish ocean views and relax in an atmosphere of tranquil elegance.

To experience the historic elegance and luxurious amenities at The Chanler, book your stay now!

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Bar
Beach
Beachfront
Breakfast in the room
Concierge service
Daily housekeeping

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Dry cleaning
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Free Parking
Free WiFi
Fruits
Garden
Heating
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Luggage storage
Massage services
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Packed lunches
Parking
Picnic area
Private parking
Restaurant
Room service
Safety deposit box
Sauna
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service
Sun terrace
Terrace
Valet parking
WiFi available
Wine/champagne

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Guest reviews

9.7out of 10

Not worth it
Javier · couple · 2026-08-28
3/10
“Location”
Worth knowing: Size and conservation of the room
Excellent Experience
travelgeek163 · Couples · 2026-08-01
10/10
“This hotel was the gem of our trip along the coast. The staff is excellent and the resort exceptional. Remy’s Loose was fantastic, and we had breakfast in the mornings and drinks on the lawn in the afternoon. We were in The Georgian room, which was worth the extra steps to get to the third floor. It is close to the historical homes and the downtown attractions. The view of The Cliff Walk is not to be missed.”
Chanler at Cliff Walk
N3500TWkevinn · NONE · 2026-07-27
10/10
“This was a 5 star experience. The staff was absolutely amazing. The rooms were so beautiful. The property was perfect.”
A beautiful hotel that feels more like a gracious home than a luxury property, and one we left already planning to retur
david · solo traveller · 2026-07-23
8/10
“The Chanler succeeds because it feels inhabited. Newport is full of houses that ask you to admire them from behind velvet ropes. This one invites you to stay awhile. The rooms are handsome without feeling staged. Ours overlooked Easton’s Beach, where the weather seemed to change every half hour and the light with it. Breakfast on the terrace became the part of the day we looked forward to most. Good coffee, thoughtful food, and enough sea beyond the table to make conversation slow down. The design deserves special mention. The bathrooms alone are remarkable. Victorian fixtures sit comfortably beside botanical wallpaper, black millwork and polished brass. Nothing feels as though it was ordered from the same catalog. It feels collected. That curiosity stayed with us throughout the hotel. The stair runners, the ironwork, the lighting, the artwork and textiles all suggested careful hands behind them. More than once my wife asked, “Who made this?” I found myself wishing for a small cabinet near reception introducing the artists, designers and craftspeople who gave the building its character. Beautiful work deserves its authors. Most of all, the staff understood that good hospitality is quiet. They never seemed to perform service. They simply practiced it”
Worth knowing: There was very little to fault, and most of it felt more like opportunity than criticism. One of the hotel’s two restaurants serves only a tasting menu with no substitutions or dietary accommodations. My wife is vegetarian, so we happily dined at the second restaurant, which was excellent. I admire a chef willing to stand behind a complete vision. Still, in a world where allergies, vegetarian diets and other restrictions have become ordinary, it felt like an unusually firm line to hold. The open kitchen beside the bar is one of the hotel’s pleasures. We heard the chef pressing the line more than once. Good kitchens are rarely quiet, and there is something reassuring about a cook who cares enough to raise his voice. But the bar is close enough that, for a few moments, the kitchen belonged more to itself than to its guests. On a warm afternoon the air conditioning worked hard, and we both wandered over to the windows to let in the sea air before discovering they were sealed. I suspect every summer guest repeats this same little ritual. A simple note explaining the decision would turn a moment of confusion into one of understanding. Finally, the Wi-Fi was inconsistent enough that even the in-room television occasionally struggled. It was the only part of the property that felt less carefully maintained than everything around it.

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