The Hotel Viking
Newport, Rhode Island
One Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Original Property Opened in 1926
Historic Hotels of America member since 1997
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Within walking distance from Newport Harbor, the Hotel Viking is nestled near the Bellevue Avenue Historic District. Once the summering destination of America’s wealthiest, Hotel Viking was opened in 1926 to accommodate the numerous guests on the invitational list to their lavish parties. In 2016, the Hotel Viking celebrated its 90th anniversary; close to a century of Newport history and the Hotel Viking was there for it all. This premier property is the perfect choice for a historic stay in the heart of upscale Newport, Rhode Island.
Discover
- Discover the Hotel Viking, an elegant Colonial Revival-style icon near the renowned Bellevue Avenue Historic District. Opened in 1926, it provides restful maritime hues and gilded period furniture in its 210 luxurious guestrooms, renovated in 2026.
- Journey over to the Old Colony House. Constructed in the 18th century, this wonderful historic site served as the seat for the Rhode Island state government until 1901.
- Stroll around the Bellevue Avenue Historic District neighborhood and admire one of the largest intact districts of Colonial architecture in the country.
Explore
- Stroll down the famous 3.5-mile-long Newport Cliff Walk, and take in views of the rocky coast and Gilded Age mansions such as The Breakers while enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
- Take a private luxury yacht charter cruise in Narragansett Bay for a seaside view of Newport's Castle Hill Lighthouse and Rose Island. There are half-day and full-day options, and specialty cruises such as the "Sails and Ales" cruise featuring tastes from a Newport microbrewery.
- Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame. See over 2000 artifacts and memorabilia on display highlighting the game's history, including Olympic medals and a Roger Federer hologram discussing tennis.
Experience
- Tour the beautiful Gilded Age mansions which provided summer lodging for America's wealthy. Richard Morris Hunt designed many, including the famous Breakers. See the exterior of Hammersmith Farm, site of John and Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding reception, and known as the "Summer White House."
- Visit the Audrain Automobile Museum, in a 1903 Bruce Price-designed building, which contains rotating displays of rare historic cars significant to Newport.
- Learn about the artists and art scene of Rhode Island at the Newport Art Museum, which features work by Fitz Henry Lane, Winslow Homer, William Trost Richards, and Howard Gardiner Cushing.
Taste
- Enjoy "stuffies," quahog clamshells stuffed with chopped clams, bread, spices, onion, and occasionally chorizo; or enjoy quahogs in Rhode Island's version of clam chowder, based on clear quahog clam juice and filled with potatoes, celery, onions, and lots of quahogs.
- Try another Rhode Island favorite, johnnycake, which is a cornmeal flatbread similar to a pancake. Pair them with maple syrup for a delicious treat.
- Savor caldo verde, a green soup made from chicken broth, kale or collard greens, potatoes, onions, and sausage, brought to Rhode Island by Portuguese immigrants.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
Featured Offers
Stay an extra day and save 40% when you add a Thursday or Sunday night to your weekend stay, plus earn a $50 food & beverage credit! Beat the rush of traffic and savor an extra evening in the City by the Sea at a special rate.
Breakfast on Bellevue Package includes your choice of accommodations, breakfast for two adults, daily; excludes room service and holiday brunches; valet parking, daily. Based on availability, some blackout dates may apply. Breakfast includes seasonal/weekend breakfast buffet or 2 select entrees with coffee or juice. Tax and Resort Fee are additional.
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Receive a $300 Resort Credit when you Stay 3 Nights in Newport! Enjoy your choice of cocktails at Top of Newport rooftop bar, outdoor patio dining at One Bellevue, coffee and breakfast at Hill Market, or relaxing treatments at Spa Fjor. 3-night minimum required.
