The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, this Beaux Arts mansion exudes turn-of-the-century glamour and has been recently revitalized. The hotel offers 33 luxurious, air-conditioned rooms and suites, each featuring refrigerators, iPod docking stations, premium TV channels, DVD players, safes, minibars, and phones with free local calls. Bathrooms are equipped with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at The Dining Room, one of the hotel's two restaurants, or experience fine dining at Muse, created by renowned New England chef Jonathan Cartwright. A popular rooftop bar and room service (during limited hours) are also available. Full breakfasts are served daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee. Pamper yourself at the spa with massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreational facilities include a health club, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Guests can also play billiards, and the surrounding area is popular for cycling. For business and events, the hotel provides a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and meeting rooms totaling 1582 square feet (147 square meters) of event space. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, free WiFi, private parking, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, limo/town car service, express check-in, and a train station pick-up service (for a surcharge). There is no resort fee. The Vanderbilt is centrally located, just steps from Thames Street and within 0.5 km (0.3 mi) of popular spots like Bowen's Wharf, Newport Harbour, and Bannister's Wharf. It's also a short drive from Newport Mansions and approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. King Park Beach is 1.5 km away. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Providence, 90 minutes from Boston, and three hours from New York City. T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is the preferred airport, located approximately 43 km (27 miles) from the property.
