Welcome to the Melville House Inn, a circa 1750 Newport Rhode Island Bed and Breakfast." Come in our beautiful historic Newport Bed & Breakfast Inn and enter a time that was much simpler than today." Relax to the soft sounds of classical music and take in the aroma of our famous granola baking in the oven, when staying at this Newport RI Bed and Breakfast." Enjoy relaxing in our common room with a good book and comfort of a cup of tea and fresh baked cookies." Partake in the invigorating conversation with our guests from throughout the USA and the world.

The Melville House offering Newport Rhode Island Lodging, is just one block from Thames Street, Newport's historic main street with its fine restaurants, antique shops, galleries and charming gift shops. The Newport harbor front is two blocks from Melville House and is the home to Bowens Wharf and Banisters Wharf. At the end of Clarke Street are Washington Square and the Colony House, Rhode Island’s colonial statehouse. Within two blocks of Melville House are the Museum of Newport History, Touro Synagogue (the oldest in North America), Trinity Church (built in 1726), and the 1673 White Horse Tavern (now a fine dining restaurant).