The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Newport, Rhode Island, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
You're invited to experience The Chanler, where Gilded Age elegance and gracious hospitality provide a tailored experience that is quintessentially Newport. Spend your days lounging in our private oasis of manicured gardens while you take in breathtaking ocean vistas. Every evening, indulge in a long soak in your tub or enjoy an after-dinner drink at our crackling fire pit under a sky full of stars. This is your moment to take it all in. The Chanler offers unparalleled serenity among Newport, Rhode Island luxury hotels. Step into our storied mansion on Cliff Walk and you'll find yourself in a world of architectural beauty, polished service, and relaxed refinement. Housed in a mansion on…
The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a Forbes Five Star boutique hotel, is where Gilded Age elegance meets gracious hospitality. Its story began in 1870 when New York Congressman John Winthrop Chanler started construction on the “cottage” that would one day become The Chanler. Today, the iconic oceanfront estate boasts 20 guest rooms, each distinguished with rich fabrics, delicate details, and intriguing architecture. Cara, the signature Forbes Five Star restaurant, is a gastronomic experience with blind tasting experiences offered Wednesday - Sunday.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Two luxury SUVs are dedicated to providing guests with convenience and a personalized touch by taking them to local beaches, attractions, dining, and shopping.
The property, in facts
| Where | 117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 20 |
| Room types | 20 |
| Nearest airport | T. F. Green Airport (PVD) · 18 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Beach, Landmarks, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Martha's Vineyard (Ocean Villa) — Martha’s Vineyard is one of our most popular ocean villas. The large tumbled-marble bathroom boasts a sunken wet room with Jacuzzi and an open shower with…
- Block Island (Ocean Villa) — Block Island ocean villa brings you into the private, shuttered, and fountained courtyard with sauna and outdoor hot tub spa. Fashioned after the famous island…
- Nantucket (Ocean Villa) — Nantucket ocean villa is decorated in antique pine complemented by nautical pieces evocative of its namesake whaling town. The bedroom features a king bed atop…
- Briar Rose (Garden Villa) — Briar Rose features a private lawn and rose garden within its own courtyard. A stone deck, outdoor hot tub spa, and private veranda round out the outdoor…
- English Trellis (Garden Villa) — English Trellis takes its name from the fixtures used to decorate the sumptuous marbled bath, which includes a large two-person corner Jacuzzi featuring…
- Louis XVI (Signature Room) — Louis XVI features neoclassical lines from the French perspective. The room uses lighter and more feminine colors - pale blues and creams - while remaining…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
100% of the 10 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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