Castle Hill Inn

Our second stay and third time in the area. It is a beautiful location with amazing views of the inlet and ocean from the bar and patio. We have had a room in the main building both times we have stayed there. Our room this time was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom has been redone and was beautiful. There can sometimes be sound from the lighthouse foghorn at night. They will provide a white noise machine on request. Staff were welcoming and accommodating in every aspect of our stay. We ate breakfast and lunch in the atrium. Dinner was outside on the patio. Food and service were all very good. The dinner/lunch menus could be a bit longer. They will provide blankets on the patio, which were necessary when we were there when the sun was going down and the breeze picked up. The only minor negative is the lack of any indoor fitness facilities and a pool (for those who don’t want to swim in the Atlantic Ocean).

Fare rewards used to ask me to review and it was easy. I’m going out of my way to review! I had lunch today with some friends that flew in from Atlanta, they’re first time castle hill people. I always have incredible service here, but today….. Harrison showed me a level of service I have not experienced in the United States! He outshined probably the most amazing place in Newport! WELL DONE!

Newport resident popping in for an early afternoon snack with a friend visiting from NYC. As usual the place is amazing. The Karen Elizabeth calamari did the trick. Heads up for Esther who served us our beer and great food. She had great suggestions and told us who made the beautiful flower arrangements. Kudos for Reilly at Valet! Will be back without doubt!

We were there for Sunday brunch mid day. The service and setting was fabulous but the food was not. I had a breakfast burrito that was literally cold so I sent it back and they brought out a new one which was barely warm. More than that it was flavorless and the roll was so thick I had to cut it with a steak knife. My wife had an egg benedict dish which was smothered in hollandaise sauce that had no flavor. Our friend had a lobster roll that looked and tasted good.

This place is amazing. The property is beautiful and so well maintained. We stayed in the mansion in the Bridge Room. It’s on the third floor so not easy on the knees, but we loved it. Old world charm and history is everywhere. Most amazing was the staff. To a person, we were made to feel welcome and appreciated. Truly a wonderful experience. I totally recommend the tasting menu at the on premise Aurelia. We did the wine pairing with it and were blown away. Again, impeccable service. This was one of our most enjoyable experiences in our travels. We look forward to returning.