Fair Street Guest House in Newport, RI

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Fair Street Guest House

The Fair Street Guest House is located in Newport, R.I., on the town's historic waterfront just off bustling Thames Street. Bannister's Wharf is two blocks away, offering an eclectic mix of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. The Newport Yachting Center is also two blocks away.
This property includes a main house and a separate guest house, both furnished with antiques. These 1870 and 1880 Victorians are tucked away in a garden overlooking Newport Bay and St. Mary's Church, the church where John F. Kennedy married in 1953. Complimentary full breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room, and lunch is available upon request. The property features 12-foot ceilings and original moldings, fireplaces and parquet floors. Oil paintings, watercolors and etchings, including some artwork of the innkeeper, are showcased throughout the guest house. Sun porches look out to the gardens, pond and waterfall. Pets are not allowed at this property.

The Fair Street Guest House offers nine individually decorated guest accommodations in two buildings. All units include private bathrooms. Cable television is provided in all guestrooms. Accommodations are air conditioned.

Surrounding Area

HISTORIC DISTRICT

Room Information - Fair Street Guest House

Bed Type:  Short Description: Room A Long Description: Bedding varies. Private bathroom. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Room B Long Description: One queen bed. Private bathroom. Overlooks St. Mary's Church. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access.

Property Information

Adults Only
Check In Time - 1 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Extra person charges - Based on Dbl. Occup.
Fireplace
Guestrooms - 9
Hotel Built - 1870 and 1880
Hotel Renovated - 1996
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 2.5

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

Area Activities

Thames Street - 1 block
Newport Yachting Center - 2 blocks
Christie's Landing - 2 blocks
Bannister's Wharf - 2 blocks
Samuel Whitehorne House Museum - 0.25 mile
International Tennis Hall of Fame - 0.5 mile
Astors' Beechwood Mansion - 1.75 miles
Belcourt Castle - 2.5 miles

Driving Directions - Fair Street Guest House

20 and 28 Fair Street, Newport, R.I.
From Theodore Francis Green State Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is 27 miles.

Drive west on Airport Connector Road.
Drive south on I-95 toward New York.
Take Exit 9 to merge onto RI-4 South.
Make a slight right onto Tower Hill Road.
Merge onto RI-138 East toward Jamestown.
Take the RI-238 South ramp toward Scenic Newport.
Turn right onto JT Connell Highway.
Turn right onto RI-138A.
Turn right onto Thames Street.
Turn left onto Fair Street.