Nightly rates from $47
Rate based on Check-in: Mar 7, 2012 Check-out: Mar 10, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
57 reviews
convenient and affordable

Bed was comfortable, location was close to where I needed to be and the price was reasonable. There... See full review

  • RI Veterinary Lab
  • Dec 12, 2011
Nice

The maid service was excellent. The room is what you expect for this price and the location is... See full review

  • maz884
  • Nov 9, 2011
Affordable, full-service Newport hotel with free Wi-Fi and outdoor pool
The Best Western the Mainstay Inn has a prime location just one mile from historic downtown Newport and is a quick jaunt to area attractions like the Cliff Walk, Newport Grand Casino, Naval War College and Gilded Age mansions. The inn features an on-site restaurant for American fare and a cocktail lounge with a big screen TV. The Best Western the Mainstay Inn also boasts an outdoor pool, fitness room and banquet facilities. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV and free bath products. Business guests make use of the business center and services.

 

Highlights
  • On-site restaurant
  • Business center
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor swimming pool and fitness room
  • Kids under 12 stay free with one paying adult in the room

Rooms
The Best Western the Mainstay Inn offers 183 spacious and clean guest rooms and suites decorated with regal golds and reds, a wood chest-of-drawers and a comfy seat for sitting in while reading the free daily newspaper. The rooms have either king or two double beds with thick mattresses and plenty of lights. All guest rooms at the Best Western the Mainstay Inn boast free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a desk with chair. Suites include a microwave and refrigerator (fees apply for a refrigerator in standard rooms) and some have sleeper sofas and balconies. Bathrooms feature free bath products and a hairdryer. Guests order room service between 5 and 9 p.m.

Features
The Best Western the Mainstay Inn is set just one mile from historic downtown Newport and near many top area attractions. This Newport hotel features an on-site restaurant that serves American fare as well as a cocktail lounge with a big-screen TV. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests park for free on the property. The Best Western the Mainstay Inn features a 24-hour front desk, business center with fax and copy services (fees apply) and meeting space for conferences and weddings with on-site catering.

Transportation
  • T.F. Green International Airport (16.8 mi/27 km)
  • Logan International Airport Boston (61.4 mi/98.8 km)

 

Attractions
  • Newport Grand Casino (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
  • Cliff Walk (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
  • Newport Vineyards (2.1 mi/3.3 km)
  • Gilded Age mansions (2.9 mi/4.7 km)

 

Business
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Business center
  • Fax and copy services
  • Meeting and banquet facilities

Hotel Map

151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310

Area served
Middletown,, Jamestown,, Warwick,, Dartmouth,, Providence,, Boston,
Nearby airports
(PVD), 20.00, NW, Mile
Area description
Resort

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Data port Available
  • Double Bed
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Golf
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Live Entertainment
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sofa Bed
  • Television with Cable
  • Terrace
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

The Mainstay Restaurant
The Mainstay Restaurant, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Louge & Bar Open till 1a.m. Daily specials available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (57)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Overall score

3.5 / 5
57 out of 57
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.8

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

3
RI Veterinary Lab
Business
RI
Dec 12, 2011

convenient and affordable

Bed was comfortable, location was close to where I needed to be and the price was reasonable. There was a restaurant in the building so I was able to have breakfast before starting my day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

3
maz884
virginia
Nov 9, 2011

Nice

The maid service was excellent. The room is what you expect for this price and the location is fine, just a few minutes drive to down town.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

2
whynot
Business
Palm Bay, Fl
Sep 20, 2011

Did not stay

We did not stay at this hotel because when we got there , we found out that there was continental breakfast and the hotel resturant was going to cost too much for a breakfast. The room did not have a refridgerator and the bed was not compfortable. Plus the room was on the small size for a room with two double beds. Felt cramped. We changed hotels and had a better stay in the Newport area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Best Lobster rolls in Newport at Pick-Pockets Deli.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

1
BEYOND DISAPPOINTED
West Haven, CT, USA
Sep 12, 2011

Beyond Dissatisfied

The hotel was nothing like its description, the staff was very rude and deceitful. We went for my sisters bachelorette weekend and I booked TWO rooms. When we got there one of the rooms was disgusting and so the five of us stayed in one room. They said I needed to pay for the extra people in the room. I said I would pay for one of the two which the manager agreed to. He then took a sale & AN AUTHORIZATION on my Credit Card charging me the full amount, thus lying to me FACE. DO NOT STAY HERE EVER!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Red Parrot - Great Food & Service - Not Too Expensive

Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

3
Sept 11 survivor
Business
Washington, DC, USA
Sep 10, 2011

Best/Western Mainstay Inn, Newport RI

Clean and comfortable, but not cared for as well as it could be. (Common doors hung up or didn't close correctly.) Quiet. Ordinary restaurant. Isolated. Must drive everywhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Eat at the Black Pearl on the piers at the center of town.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

4
DickL
Lewiston, Maine
Sep 8, 2011

Fun Visit to Newport RI

The Hotel was clean and the room was comfortable. The restaurant has good food, however, we found the breakfast to be rather expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Visit the Vanderbilt Mansions.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

4
pcl7
New York
Sep 6, 2011

Nice hotel

The hotel itself was very nice and clean. It was located just outside of the main town but very easy to get to. The only surprise was there was no continental breakfast. I thought that was a standard that even the cheapest motels would have.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

5
etyler31
Boston, MA, USA
Aug 31, 2011

short drive to beach or downtown

went to the beach and downtown to go out for a bachellorette. The only issue was the availability of cabs. If there was a shuttle for going out to the bars downtown it would have been perfect! We had a great trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

2
EJM4
DC
Aug 21, 2011

Stay at a cute Inn instead!

my bf and i waited to the last minute to book a hotel in newport over the summer, which was lack of planning on our part. we had no idea that most of the hotels/inns would be booked or over $400/nt.... so we went with the best western instead of an inn or B&B because we have never stayed at a non-commercial hotel before. the best western was very old, rooms were average, and the location was about 2mi from downtown. 2mi sounds close, but it really wasn't since you had to pay for parking downtown and then were unable to walk to and from shops and bars. the best western was located across the street from the slots casino, which was a little shady. the only room that was left was a smoking room and let me tell you, it REEKED! upon checking in i had to sign a document saying that if anything was stolen in our room the hotel was in no way responsible. we then got to the room and there was a security rod in the sliding window. needless to say both of those things did not make us feel welcome or comfortable. if you just need a shower and a bed to sleep in stay here, but if you would like a little ambiance and a better location stay downtown at an inn or B&B! things to do: cliff walk, eat dinner at castlehill for a special occasion, and take a sunset boat cruise in the harbor (worth every penny). places to eat: the brick alley restaurant was really good.... everything on their menu was delicious and we went back multiple times. another local place was the gas lamp grille, also very good and the portions were HUGE. newport is a cute, fun town and we wish we had more time. but now that we know where to stay and play, we will be going back at some point!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn

Reviewer score

4
Chris816
upstate New York
Aug 15, 2011

Wonderful time!

The hotel was in a great location. Close to downtown and across from a casino. Room was avg. with a comfy bed. Restaurant attached was good and reasonably priced. We plan to stay here again upon our return trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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