Hotel Viking

Went for Memorial Day weekend and overall had a good time with one really big question: why did the bar close down at 9:30 on Sunday of a major holiday weekend when Monday is a day off? We got there at 9:40 only to be informed they had already called last call, so we couldn't get a seat. Other hotel guests came in a few minutes after us (we were seated in the lobby at this point so witnessed this) and were similarly rebuffed. Then right around 10:00 a large group of hotel guests came in and were very disappointed that they couldn't get a drink. The bar staff must have wanted to leave after a long weekend - they said "we called last call" like that was legally binding in Rhode Island (it is not legally binding until the state-mandated last call which is much later). Again, it was 9:40 on a holiday weekend. My wife and I had been looking forward all day to having some drinks and playing backgammon in the bar, we had confirmed with the front desk what time the bar was open until, but apparently that was a mistake. I hope they fix this, because the bar is physically gorgeous, the drinks were admittedly good (when we had some the previous day), and the finger foods were great. Viking Hotel truly is quite a good hotel, and I recommend it - just careful when you try to get a drink! The refurbishment they recently did was well done - rooms are small but I liked our suite, and other than that one time in the bar, service was fantastic. The front door staff/valets were great, as were the ladies behind the front desk and housekeeping. The refurbished courtyard was fun, our young daughters liked it, and the indoor pool was useful given the rainy weekend (pool temp was COLD but there was a hot tub). Fitness center was better-than-expected.

My daughter (14), mother, and I stayed at Hotel Viking Newport for a long weekend in May. The renovations to this historic hotel are beautiful! I most enjoyed the very soft beds and good-sized accommodations of our double-queen room. Everything is new and very clean. We had maid service each day and they took care to make our room perfect and comfortable. We enjoyed the bar area in the hotel for small bites and drinks in the evenings. The concierge was very helpful in setting up dinner reservations and helping us with any questions we had. Unfortunately, we had wet weather all weekend long, so we did not walk as much as we wanted. The final day was sunny, so I walked to Thames and around town - the hotel is a perfect locations for walkers! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Newport!

Incredible experience dining at the hotel! Yurii went above and beyond! Our server I believe was Stephanie was so attentive, and the food was incredible Our daughter is getting married this weekend at the Rosecliff and we made that our first stop did not disappoint!

Recently was there after their 2026 renovation. Not impressed with the staff. No place to get a bottle of water or a place for evening coffee. Everything looked “sterile”. No appearance to a return to grandeur. It was “modernized”. You have to dodge painters and employees loitering in hallways. If they weren’t ready to provide 100% service, they should have waited. The myriad of add on charges were shocking.

This hotel was typical for what we were expecting. we had a lower room that faced the courtyard. Accommodations were fine, but the price was high for fourth of July. There was a pig roast for the fourth, but it was not clear if it was included. The rooftop bar was open for drinks to view fireworks, but this was ticketed and ended up being cancelled due to thunderstorms.