Abigail Stoneman Inn

Description

Circa 1866. Renowned architect George Champlin Mason built this classic Victorian home in the Historic Hill section just two blocks from the harbor front. Experience relaxed hospitality and intimate luxury at this extraordinary bed & breakfast inn. Well-appointed and very spacious guest bedrooms and suites are named to reflect significant eras of local history and are furnished with related artifacts and decor. Upscale amenities include a pillow menu with 20 styles to choose from, a variety of personal bath products and a selection of 24 international brands of bottled water. Read a choice of newspapers with morning coffee, tea and juice delivered to each room. Savor a full breakfast in bed, at romantic tables for two in the parlor or alfresco on the patio. Indulge in an English afternoon tea or enjoy a private tea anytime with your choice of 35 teas, fresh scones, Devonshire creme, lemon curd and jams. The pampering continues with twice-daily maid service, evening turndown and handcrafted artisan chocolates.

This property has been featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, Polo.Com, Travel & Leisure Magazine, Wall Street Journal, New England Travel&Life, Frommer's Guidebooks, Fodor's Guidebooks, Yankee, AAA Car&Travel, New England's Best Guidebook, Getaways For Gourmets, Rhode Island Monthly, Connecticut Magazine, Discerning Traveler, Weekending in New England, Hartford Magazine, American Historic Inns, Good Morning America ABC-TV, CNN, New York One, WABC Radio.

Location: Ocean Community.

Inkeepers Notes

'Like No Where Else.' We didn't start off with that as some clever marketing campaign line, rather, that's what we've heard over and over again from our guests and writers in the travel media. From the beginning, we did work to create a new style of bed and breakfast experience that combined the warmth and intimacy of a great classic B&B with some special new touches. Our goal has been to help our guests rejuvenate and indulge in new levels of getaway pampering, in a truly luxurious, historical setting. We think 'Like No Where Else' sums it up pretty well. We invite you to come enjoy the Abigail Stoneman Inn experience -- Like No Where Else.

Room Detail

End of Innocence State Room

A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to Vanity Fair. The whirlpool room is dramatically set in a huge bay window, surrounded by green marble. The tub for 2 faces out toward a large gas fireplace. You may never leave. Eleven-foot ceilings and distinctive, floor-to-ceiling arch top windows wind through the suite's 4 rooms, from the front of the Inn to the back. The living room features roll arm sofa, chair, table and large gas fireplace. Through a set of lace-shrouded French doors, an elaborate bathing salon showcases a handcrafted, marble steam bath shower for two with teak benches. The bedroom features an immense Duke of Marlboro King 4-poster and a reading area with Victorian love seat, tucked into a floor-to-ceiling bay window. There are TVs in the bedroom and living room, and the iPod sound system has speakers with room controls throughout. Located on the first floor.

Rates: $275 - $425

Type of bed: King

Tea and Sympathy State Room

Sun-drenched, 3 room suite on the second-floor with 10-foot high ceilings and tall windows throughout. The bedroom features a King Victorian mansion bed, large gas fireplace with library mantle, and a marble-surrounded whirlpool for 2, wrapped by an airy bay window nook. A connecting hallway opens into a large living room with roll arm sofa, chairs, cocktail table, large gas fireplace, and a stunning, one-of-a-kind antique, floor-to-ceiling, Victorian mirror cabinet. The marble bathing salon features a 2-person steam shower and heated towel rack. iPod-enabled sound system with speakers and room controls throughout the suite.

Rates: $275 - $425

Type of bed: King

Vanity Fair Suite

Sun-drenched, 3 room suite on the second-floor with 10-foot high ceilings and tall windows throughout. The bedroom features a King Victorian mansion bed, large gas fireplace with library mantle, and a marble-surrounded whirlpool for 2, wrapped by an airy bay window nook. A connecting hallway opens into a large living room with roll arm sofa, chairs, cocktail table, large gas fireplace, and a stunning, one-of-a-kind antique, floor-to-ceiling, Victorian mirror cabinet. The marble bathing salon features a 2-person steam shower and heated towel rack. iPod-enabled sound system with speakers and room controls throughout the suite.

Rates: $325 - $525

Type of bed: King

Victoria Suite

A large state room with 10-foot high ceilings, King high-back Lincoln bed, and sitting area with marble-surrounded gas fireplace. The marble bathing salon has a 2-person whirlpool tub, pedestal sink and separate shower. iPod-enabled sound system with built-in room speakers

Rates: $325 - $525

Type of bed: King

Above and Beyond Deluxe Suite

Perhaps the most extraordinary guest quarters in Newport. This 1500 square foot suite -- the entire third floor -- has 6 rooms, including 2 bedrooms, a spectacular wood paneled library with 2 reading areas and a fireplace, a stunning bathing salon, marble bathroom with shower, kitchen with dining area, spiral staircase, and Newport views from dormer windows in 4 directions. Hidden in the library are secret passageways and compartments -- one of which leads to the bathing salon with an over-size 2-person whirlpool, Victorian marble throughout, heated towel racks, a table for 2, a unique chandelier and wall sconce lighting system. Suite-wide iPod-enabled sound system with speakers and room controls, including the bathing salon. Top-of-the-line Italian Mascioni bed and bath linens.

Rates: $365 - $625

Type of bed: 2 King

 

Rooms & Rates	Rates: $250 to $650 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa and Personal Checks. Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 5 with whirlpools, 3 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King.
Policies	Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights on all weekends, three nights on select summer and fall on weekends, and other festival and holiday weekends during the year Cancellation: Deposits are not refundable. If you change or cancel a reservation 15 days prior to arrival date, you will be given a rain check for a future stay within one year. If less than 15 days notice is given, you will forfeit your deposit. Credit is valid for a year. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
Services & Amenities	Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Room Service and Breakfast In Bed. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Stereo, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Data Ports, Turn-Down Service, Desk, VCR, Hot Tub/Spa, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, iPod Sound Systems With Built-In Stereo Speakers, Mascioni Italian Bed & Bath Linens, 20-Choice Pillow Menu, Bath Bar Soap Collection Featuring 30 Of The World's Finest Soaps, Salts, Spa Products, Exotic Tea Menu With 45 Of The Finest Estate Teas Produced and Water Bar Features 2 Dozen International Bottled Waters. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Phone, Fireplace, Television, Hot Tub/Spa, VCR, Gift Shop, Signature In-Room Spa Treatment and Private Tea Room. Business Traveler Amenities: Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers and Off-site Dry Cleaning Services.
Spa Services	On-Site Spa Services: Body Scrubs, Facials and Massages. Specialty Treatments: Legendary Relaxation Experience, Signature Service Spa Packages: Spa Relaxation Getaway
Activities	Events Hosted: Weddings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping Local Crafts, Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports and Wineries. Recommended Restaurants: White Horse Tavern, Tucker's Bistro, Cafe Zelda.
Historic Interest	Home was built by renowned Newport architect George Champlin Mason, who designed and built a number of historic homes in Newport, including some of its famous Gilded Age mansions. Historic Awards: State Register Granted and Local Register Granted. Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society and City Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Within a tenth of a mile is Touro Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in America and the Newport Historical Society. In the same radius are significant homes from the 11300s, 1700s and 1800s, International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Romantic Interest	To understand the romantic ambiance of the Abigail Stoneman, perhaps it is best to let others set the stage. I Love Inns named Abigail Top 10 Most Romantic Inn of The Decade. Frommer's described the inn as "Amped-Up Sensuality." Discerning Traveler named it Romantic Hideaway of The Year. A picture begins to emerge. Is it the choices on the pillow menu or exotic bath bar soap collection? Maybe it's the over-the-top luxury guest quarters with their whirlpools, steam baths, fireplaces, King beds and fine linens. Or is it breakfast in bed and the private any time tea for two? You will enjoy pampering as an artform. For most, romance and rejuvenation naturally follow course.