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The staff were really nice, downtown location good, whilst both the lobby & 2nd floor are very plush. The downside is: A. I paid for deluxe king room - yet the pillows & mattress were very uncomfortable. B. Being charged for WiFi in 2025 seems a real stretch especially in a ‘deluxe’ room.

A newer edition to Newport hotels, the Wayfinder is an extremely pleasant surprise that values the importance of hospitality. Not only is the property well kept, its mid-century design aesthetic has the perfect level of comfort and sophistication. In addition, the restaurant and cafe take pride in the presentation and freshness of their food, which you can easily experience with their daily F&B credit. As an event professional, I highly recommend adding the Wayfinder as a preferred property for both business and personal travel.

Amazing restful clean and safe

The property was just ok. Check in was smooth, our room was in the 8th floor. Elevators are super small, fitting only 3 people with luggage. Our room door was jammed and opening/closing it was so noisy and we had to push/pull hard to ensure proper closing/opening. The rooms are close to one another so you can hear others in their room. The gym was inconvenient and small, not a lot of equipment and some machines were broken. The property was ok, but nothing to rave about. When booking we thought it would be nice to be on an "island" but actually found this to be inconvenient and isolating. After exploring downtown Newport, we regretted not booking something closer to the downtown area with all the dining and shops. Lastly, Expedia said our room came with a $10 credit and the hotel said we could use this towards a snack at the cafe, but this never happened. For some reason the front register and the cafe next door didn't have systems that talked to each other. Not a big deal, this was more of a "perk" that didn't turn out to be true. If you're visiting Newport for the first time, I would recommend staying somewhere closer to the main attractions. If we come back to Newport someday, we will not be choosing this same property.

The staff’s commitment to care is truly unmatched. They are incredibly attentive, kind, and considerate, making you feel valued as a guest. The service is outstanding, and the rooms are fantastic. We always have a wonderful experience here and can’t wait to return soon!

For our 25th anniversary we chose Newport, RI for a getaway. As first time visitors, we researched options and chose the Vanderbilt because it seemed central in location and the fact there were onsite spa services and good bar. This first choice was fortunate because we then met Morgan, the lead concierge. I booked the hotel and then immediately emailed re:spa services. Morgan called within 5 minutes of my email to book our appts and then proactively offered other services, ideas, and resources. She worked with me over email and phone, booking restaurants, an onsite cocktail class with Zach (who is truly amazing as a teachers and cocktail scientist/artist) and getaway spa treatments with Randi (who really knows her stuff and cares) and team. The stay was great! From check in where we were treated with our itinerary packet and resources to surprise amenities celebrating our anniversary through to check out, it was above expectations. Every staff member was truly friendly and the style of this historical mansion hotel was striking and welcoming. Location was perfect - we walked everywhere and didn’t need our car really. Highly recommend! When we visit Newport on the future we will stay here again and will check out other Augerge collection properties in other locations in the future. I wish I encountered service and hospitality like this every time. Thank you Vanderbilt crew!

A newer edition to Newport hotels, the Wayfinder is an extremely pleasant surprise that values the importance of hospitality. Not only is the property well kept, its mid-century design aesthetic has the perfect level of comfort and sophistication. In addition, the restaurant and cafe take pride in the presentation and freshness of their food, which you can easily experience with their daily F&B credit. As an event professional, I highly recommend adding the Wayfinder as a preferred property for both business and personal travel.

Amazing restful clean and safe

The property was just ok. Check in was smooth, our room was in the 8th floor. Elevators are super small, fitting only 3 people with luggage. Our room door was jammed and opening/closing it was so noisy and we had to push/pull hard to ensure proper closing/opening. The rooms are close to one another so you can hear others in their room. The gym was inconvenient and small, not a lot of equipment and some machines were broken. The property was ok, but nothing to rave about. When booking we thought it would be nice to be on an "island" but actually found this to be inconvenient and isolating. After exploring downtown Newport, we regretted not booking something closer to the downtown area with all the dining and shops. Lastly, Expedia said our room came with a $10 credit and the hotel said we could use this towards a snack at the cafe, but this never happened. For some reason the front register and the cafe next door didn't have systems that talked to each other. Not a big deal, this was more of a "perk" that didn't turn out to be true. If you're visiting Newport for the first time, I would recommend staying somewhere closer to the main attractions. If we come back to Newport someday, we will not be choosing this same property.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Nice property, great staff.

A newer edition to Newport hotels, the Wayfinder is an extremely pleasant surprise that values the importance of hospitality. Not only is the property well kept, its mid-century design aesthetic has the perfect level of comfort and sophistication. In addition, the restaurant and cafe take pride in the presentation and freshness of their food, which you can easily experience with their daily F&B credit. As an event professional, I highly recommend adding the Wayfinder as a preferred property for both business and personal travel.

Everyone was so accommodating and helpful. Especially the maintenance man he was absolutely great! The amenities, cleanliness, and accommodations were fantastic as well! Would love to stay back there, and highly recommend!