Black Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast in Newport, RI

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Black Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast

Location. Black Duck Inn is situated in Newport, R.I., just across the street from the harbor front shops and restaurants of Bowen's Wharf. The infamous Newport mansions, including The Elms, Rosecliff and Hunter House, are within walking distance starting at one half- mile away. Cultural attractions such as the Tennis Hall of Fame and the Museum of Newport History are less than one mile from the Black Duck Inn. Newport's Cliff Walk, which passes many of the mansions and stretches along the Easton Bay and the Rhode Island Sound, can be accessed a little over one mile from the inn.
Hotel Features. Named for a 1929 "Rum Runner" vessel beloved by the local community, Black Duck Inn offers guests friendly personal service against a rich historical background. Intimate tables for two grace the breakfast room, where a continental breakfast is put out daily. Guests can often be found reclining in a large common sitting room. Side-street parking is free.

Guestrooms. Each guestroom at the Black Duck Inn is individually decorated in romantic Laura Ashley tradition with cheerful floral patterns and with blue, yellow, and pink pastels. All accommodations feature cable televisions and direct-dial telephones. Some guestrooms feature private jetted spa tubs and fireplaces.

Expert Tip. Walking tours, boat tours, and even helicopter tours abound in the town of Newport. All offering different themes, including mansion, ghost, lighthouse, and historical, guests should not have a problem finding one that interests them.

Surrounding Area

DOWNTOWN NEWPORT

Room Information - Black Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bed Type:  Short Description: Queen room Long Description: One queen bed. Cable TV. Floral bedding and decor.

Property Information

Check In Time - 1 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 2

Check in time is 1:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Bowen's Wharf - across the street
Museum of Yachting - 0.25 mile
King Park - 0.5 mile
Museum of Newport History - 0.5 mile
Tennis Hall of Fame - 0.75 mile
Cliff Walk - 1.25 miles
Gooseberry Beach - 1.75 mile
Fort Adams State Park - 2.5 miles
Jamestown Golf Course - 3 miles
Newport Vineyards & Winery - 4.25 miles
Norman Bird Sanctuary - 4.25 miles

Driving Directions - Black Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast

29 Pelham Street, Newport, R.I.
From T.F. Green International Airport:
Start out going South on Post Road/US-1 toward Fresno Road.
Take the ramp toward I-95.
Merge onto Airport Connector Road West.
Merge onto I-95 South toward New York.
After approximately five miles, merge onto RI-4 South via Exit 9, on the left, toward Newport/South County.
Continue for 10 miles.
Make a slight right turn onto Tower Hill Road/US-1 South.
Merge onto RI-138 East toward Jamestown/Newport/Bridges (portions toll) and continue for approximately nine miles.
Take the RI-238 South ramp toward Scenic Newport.
Turn right onto RI-138A/RI-238/JT Connell Highway.
 Continue to follow RI-138A/RI-238.
Turn right onto RI-138A/Americas Cup Avenue/RI-238.
Continue to follow RI-138A North.
Turn left onto Spring Street.
Turn left onto Pelham Street and continue for less than 1/10 mile to the property.