The Francis Malbone House is the epitome of elegance, located in the heart of Newport's Historic Harborfront.
The estate was built in 1760 for Colonel Francis Malbone who made his fortune as a shipping merchant. The design of the house is attributed to Peter Harrison, "America's First Architect", who is also responsible for the Touro Synagogue and the Redwood Library.
The Francis Malbone House has been lovingly maintained throughout the years, as evidenced by the painstaking restoration undertaken during the early 1970's. In 1996, a sensitively designed addition was added, allowing the inn to expand from nine to a total of eighteen luxurious guestrooms. In 2000, our most recent expansion was completed when we purchased and restored the Benjamin Mason House, a free standing colonial home, c. 1750. The Benjamin Mason House features a suite and a guestroom bringing our total number of rooms to twenty.
Treat yourself to a bit of colonial history by joining us, and we are confident that your first visit will be the first of many.
"In a city where Bed & Breakfasts set national standards, the Francis Malbone House is outstanding." — Gourmet Magazine —
| Telephone: | 401-846-0392 or 800-846-0392 |
| Fax: | 401-848-5956 |
| Electronic Mail: | francismalbone@yahoo.com |
| Postal Address: | The Francis Malbone House 392 Thames Street Newport, RI 02840 |
 | Downtown Harborfront Location |
| Walking distance to Nearly All of Newport's Attractions |
| Smoke Free and Pet Free Environment |
| Professional Innkeepers who provide First-class Personalized Service |
| Queen Anne style, four-poster king & queen size beds |
| Private Baths with Jacuzzis |
| Working Fireplaces available November through April |
| In-Room Amenities include Telephones w/Data Ports & Voicemail, Televisions, CD Players, Irons and Ironing Boards |
| Complimentary Off-Street Parking |
| Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast |
| Complimentary Afternoon Tea and Homemade Snacks |
| Comfortable and Inviting Fireplaced Sitting Rooms |
| Major Credit Cards Accepted |
| Corporate Conference Facilities Available (Meeting Planners Please Click Here). |
| Children Over 12 Years of Age Welcome |
| Listed on the National Register of Historic Places |
| Voted "Best in the U.S.A." in Arrington's Bed and Breakfast Journals 2003 Book of List |
| A "Recommended Property" by the editors of Conde Nast Johansens |
| Rated "Extraordinary" as voted by Guests and Patrons in "Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas" by ZagatSurvey 2002 |
| Five Star Diamond Award Winner |
| As seen on HGTV's "Vacation Living", aired on April 29, 2000 |
