The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection

We loved every bit of our recent stay at Hotel Vanderbilt!!! We have traveled to Newport at least 10 times and have stayed at many hotels in town. This was our first visit to this hotel. It has a beautiful boutique hotel feel, but it is in an amazing location featuring a rooftop bar, spa and pool. These are things that are not easy to find in a Newport Hotel. Our trip got off to an amazing start when we were contacted in advance by the hotel concierge, Morgan, who offered help in planning our trip. She gave us many suggestions of things to do that we had not experienced before. She went above and beyond to make this trip celebrating our anniversary very special. We felt that all the staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. I am very picky about cleaning. I felt that the hotel and rooms were very clean. We enjoyed eating breakfast in the Conservatory every morning and had a wonderful dinner in the Dining Room. After our stay, we have decided that this is the only hotel we will be staying at when we do our yearly visit to Newport!!

The property itself is stunning—a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Our room was immaculate, cozy, and beautifully appointed, offering a luxurious retreat after a day of exploring Newport. The amenities were top-notch, and the rooftop bar was the perfect place to unwind and take in the gorgeous views.

Overall a beautiful and unique property in a fantastic location. The public areas are lovely, the service excellent and the food outstanding. The room was nice enough, but had very poor lighting, especially in the bathroom and bedroom. The air conditioning was not great, and there was virtually no shelf space in the bathroom. These are relatively minor fixes- if the Vanderbilt truly wants to be among the best, it will make these improvements to elevate the experience even more.

we had the most magical 2nd wedding anniversary at the vanderbilt! we felt like royalty from start to finish. we worked alongside their lead concierge, Morgan, who helped us book newport reservations, sailing, etc. she even helped my husband to have roses and champagne in the room upon arrival. we were greeted by name by all staff at all times. the valet was stellar, so hard working and prompt. the waitstaff was knowledgeable and professional. the vibes of the hotel are what sold us. we loved spending time in the garden, by the pool, and even in our room! it’s so perfectly located, everything is walking distance. if you’re looking for a luxe auberge stay, stay here. 10/10.

If you’ve recently watched the shows “1923” and “The Gilded Age” it’s not too hard for one to easily be enthralled by the timeless grandiose splendidly that captivates one’s spirit when they walk through the door at The Vanderbilt! That’s what we immediately felt when we entered the mansion. It was as if we were either reliving or cosplaying one of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s novels! It was both subliminal yet surreal!! Similar to many floorplans of the time there were no formal, corridors. That you had to walk through one room to get to another. Whether it’s the vibrant red pool room, the tranquil indoor swimming room, stunning sun-baked dining room with its gorgeous awning or the rooftop with this breathtaking views of greater Newport, each space transcends you into a different state of mind. It’s such a beautiful experience that can only say that you have to be there to feel. Now I’m not going to lie, I was very nervous before booking at The Vanderbilt. At the time, I had never booked a hotel room for that much a night. However, given the special occasion, I was willing to splurge a little more in order to have an experience of a lifetime! That said. I wanted to call ahead and see what options were available to me and what the hotel had to offer. Little did I know that phone call would be one of the best decisions I would ever make in picking a hotel!! First and foremost, I called to ask what were my options as an AMEX Fine Hotel and Resorts member and what I was trying to accomplish during my duration. I managed to get the very person who could help me the suite I needed in order to get this set up: Heather, the front desk manager. Now if you’ve read my profile as of recent, I’ve stayed at my fair share of 5-star hotels as of recent. At the time, never before have I had a front desk manager go above and beyond her job the way Heather did! Like OMG people!!! She not only got me set up in the right room, but with THE RIGHT PERSON! Enter Lead Concierge Morgan. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is not enough time in the day or year to express the sheer amount of work she had put into making my stay with my girlfriend (soon to be wife) a success! The countless, painstaking, Reservations, planning, modifications and REplanning…she did it all!!! Mind you that I can be quite meticulous and persnickety when it comes to the details. She hung right in there EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! When I tell you she was my spirit animal, I’m not joking! Get this, even when the engagement ring didn’t fit (amazing story, btw), she found me a list jewellers!! Tell me how many concierges will do that, let alone have the patience to do so! Prior to our departure, we decided to not only leave her the flowers, but an amazing letter telling her all the amazing work she did! Morgan, I cannot express how grateful I am for your support and hard work. You have not only earned my respect but, my friendship!! :-) Also special thanks to all the following wonderful people: Front desk: Heather, Luke and Kate Housekeeping: Claudia and Cliff Valet: Matt, Daniel and Sayed Dining: Ivan, Jackie, Cindy and Ellis NOTE: Please forgive me for anyone that I’ve missed. Your hard work does not go unnoticed by me. Overall, I have to give The Vanderbilt a 5/5 for sure because they went above and beyond!! if there was an issue, they fixed it right away! And I cannot stress enough the groundwork Morgan did to make this reservation a magical experience!!! Our biggest regret is that we only had two days to experience this place. We look forward to coming back and emphatically recommend this hotel and resort to anyone!! we will certainly be recommending it to folks in our circle!!