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Reviews of Gilded 4 stars

21-23 Brinley Street, Newport, RI 02840, United States

#18 of 28 hotels in Newport

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Review score

Based on 218 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great visit! Super friendly hostess and the breakfast was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was great. Maybe only challenge if people can’t do stairs easily…lots of them.

    Great quiet location with parking and easy to walk into town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an area for pool outside our room. Thank goodness no one played while we were there or else the noise would be bad.

    The room was nicely decorated and comfortable. The common areas were really comfortable, well thought out usage of a restored and converted house.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    The Gilded: Vibrant and Energizing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast. While breakfast was made to order given the low occupancy, I think a continental style breakfast would go a long way because it minimizes the amount of cooking the staff has to do and it provides a bit more variety for breakfast.

    Very beautiful property. Very vibrant and colorful. My room was upgraded due to it being the end of the season and low occupancy. The property is in walking distance to the Wharfs and their downtown areas. The Gilded has a sister property that gives you parking access to walk Cliffside which was beautiful that early in the morning.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would have been nice to have a little kettle or coffee machine in the room. A mini fridge would be a bonus too.

    We were staying on the main floor and had a little sitting room. We brought our breakfast every morning back to the room which was great. We stayed for 3 breakfast so there was a good variety over the stay. It was also a nice touch that there were cookies to grab throughout the day.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Overall, loved the location, the staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was gorgeous and pretty centrall
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drains in the bathroom were slow to empty

    Location, breakfast was delicious and complimentary and the free parking was also a plus

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Unexpected Surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was some confusion initially about checking in when I spoke to someone on the phone. Fortunately, when we arrived, there was a very inviting staff member to welcome us who was able to show us to our room and explain the ins and outs of the facility.

    The room and facility were great. Breakfast in the morning was really interesting and different. The staff I interacted with in person were warm and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Manager Peter was helpful, friendly, and very knowledgable about historic Newport!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    coffee not avail till 8am.....Im an early riser, but Starbucks was an easy walk from hotel

    breakfast option changed daily. good choices, well prepared, tasty! Property was very central and easy to walk to harbor/shops & restaurants

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Cozy, comfortable stay right in downtown Newport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were a bit disappointed with the shower. It was very narrow and small with poor water pressure. I also noticed some old dirt/hair in the shower suggesting it wasn’t fully cleaned in between guests. Fortunately the rest of the bathroom and bedroom was clean.

    We stayed at the Gilded for the Newport Folk Festival and it was the perfect location for us to get downtown before and after the festival. The hotel itself was lovely with colorful decor in an older vintage-like setting. The staff were very accommodating, even letting us park on site the morning we arrived to town before check in. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious! It was a definite upgrade from typical continental breakfasts and included lots of great options (fresh fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, ham, homemade banana and zucchini breads, scones). Our room was cozy and our bed was wicked comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms are a bit small but not an overall issue.

    Breakfast excellent. Staff helpfully. Rooms comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Cute and quirky property in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was on the very top floor and quite small. It was cute and well decorated but a tight squeeze for the 2 of us and our luggage. There is also no elevator which meant dragging suitcases up 2 narrow flights of stairs .....not a massive issue for us but could be a challenge for others.

    Great decor and location. Breakfast was a lovely mix of freshly made warm and cold items.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, comfortable room and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Sometimes the music in lobby area was irritating! Or maybe just not our style. Not a big deal really

    Enjoyed everything. Great location, not far from the main street and trolley. Room was very big and comfortable. Breakfasts always consisted of a variety of items including delicious Overnight Oats. Host gave recommendations and instructions. Felt safe and secure. Maid brought fresh bath towels daily and made our bed. Would Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Atmospheric Victorian House near center of town--with parking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn't like having to drag our luggage up the stairs, but this is consistent with the age of the building. The room was a bit small. The breakfast was beautiful but eclectic.

    Lovely Victorian buildings right in the middle of the town. Incredible to have parking near the center of town.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    9.0
    great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location was a little far out of the lively area.

    The style of the property and the staff were extremely helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    Cozy little hotel. Well maintained for an older building. Great location to walk to ocean walk, restaurants and shoppin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    small parking lot for a large vehicle.

    Great location, very clean room, provided enough towels which was great that I didn’t have to ask for extra towels. Staff friendly and helpful and complimentary breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent. Elizabeth was fun and clever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The temp was ok, but we like to run a fan especially when it gets stagnant. The forced air typically has a “fan” mode for comfort or just to increase air movement. No such thing. We like the sound too a note but it wouldn’t work while we were in our room.

    Breakfast was excellent. Most important meal of the day. We are both lactose intolerant regardless plenty of options. We love fresh fruit and oats. Elizabeth made fresh egg to add to her spread. We drank plenty of coffee all day.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    9.0
    great relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could use better availability for refrigeration

    breakfast was excellent staff was friendly & helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    lovely property, walking distance to center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    more attention to small details like the pillows (mine were flat and worn out).

    beautiful property. very kind staff. breakfast is filling and delicious. rooms were nicely lit and decorated. free parking.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    7.0
    A lovely hotel that just needs a few extra detailed touches to give it exceptional straight across the board!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I want so badly to LOVE this property! There are so many lovely things about it. Our stay this year was definitely better than last, because the room was MUCH cleaner and bigger with room to walk around a bit. The down side, the air conditioner was not working , so we were provided a fan. The fan was so loud that it was hard to sleep and we had to turn the tv volume up to hear (which may have bothered the other guests). I would love the bathrooms to have better lighting so you can actually see to get ready. I also wish they had as much personality as the rest of the hotel!! Lastly, for the price per night, I would like to have a few more amenities (qtips, laundry bag, mini fridge, snacks) and housekeeping without having to ask for it.

    I love the location of the property, the interior design, morning breakfast (although I wish there were more dietary restriction options) and ample parking ! The welcome toffee was a very nice touch!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    8.0
    Charming Inn close to city center.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was too small, the water pressure.tii low and the towels too small and rought.

    I like the bed. Very confortable. The staff were ever so helpful. Confortable living room by the.entrance. Great breakfast. We'll located

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    9.0
    We would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom was too small for two people. The sink overhung the toilet and there was very awkward to use toilet. The price seemed pretty high for the size of the room.

    Staff was great, breakfast very good and the hotel was clean. The location within Newport was perfect for whatever you wanted to do and was easy walking distance to everything.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    9.0
    Very beautiful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't really say I didn't like anything.

    I thought the breakfast was great, I really enjoyed it. I also loved the size of the room and the aesthetic of the entire building. The staff was very friendly and let us check in late!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    9.0
    Lovely B&B with fun vibe, soft beds and delicious breakfasts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    all was great

    Charming and quirky yet upscale decor. Great location to walk to wharf yet be in a quiet neighborhood. Breakfasts were exceptionally delicious and thoughtful. Staff was lovely and perfectly attentive.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    9.0
    Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathroom could use some hooks for accommodation.

    We enjoyed the at-home cozy feel in a quaint location.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    9.0
    would definitely recommend, fun place with everything you need for a great nights stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tiny bathroom and a bit rickety

    huge comfy bed with yummy breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

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