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Newport is famous for its historic buildings, including the Jailhouse Inn which is a Colonial landmark nestled in the center of the city. There are many local attractions including the Castle Hill Lighthouse, the Newport Mansions, the Newport Art Gallery, the Yachting Museum, the Thames Street shopping district and the Newport harbor nearby this accommodation in Newport. The Jailhouse Inn features ample parking. It is just a few blocks from the bus depot and Providence ferry landing. Providence airport is roughly half an hour away by car.
Rooms at the Jailhouse Inn all have air conditioning and include compact refrigerators, phones with data ports, and cable TV with HBO.
The Jailhouse Inn was built in 1772 and served as the Old Newport County Jail. It is a federal style building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has won awards for its adaptation to a hotel and embraces a jailhouse theme throughout. The hotel serves a complimentary European Continental breakfast each morning as well as tea and cookies each afternoon.
