Hotel Viking Newport
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Hotel Viking Review
Situated in walking distance from shops, designer stores and antique shops, and within 300 metres of Touro Park, the 4-star Hotel Viking Newport offers baggage storage and a lobby area for guests' overall comfort. Set just near Newport Museum of Art, this comfortable hotel has a heated pool and also includes a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and locker rooms.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Viking Newport offers a buffet breakfast every day. The Viking has an American-style One Bellevue Restaurant restaurant that serves American dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegan menu. Guests are welcome to the rooftop bar to relax with a drink. There is a bar serving American food 600 metres away.
With its prime location, the property less than 5 minutes on foot from the historic 1763 Touro Synagogue, while Bellevue Avenue is a 5-minute ride away. The tourist area gives access to Fort Adams State Park (2.4 km) and the Local Easton's Public Beach (1.5 km).
This welcoming hotel is placed relatively near Newport Harbour. Hotel Viking is within 15 minutes' drive of Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge.
You can stay in one of the 208 air-conditioned rooms featuring Wi-Fi and an LCD TV along with a coffee machine. Guests can use a Jacuzzi and a shower together with a hair dryer and bathrobes. Some of the comfortable units have views of the city.
The property is located 45 km from T.F. Green airport and only a short drive from Newport Gateway Center C bus stop.
The hotel provides a heated swimming pool and loungers for an extra charge. The property’ s body wraps, facials and relaxing treatments will ensure a nice stay. The award-winning Viking has a fitness suite. You are welcome to relax in a wellness centre as well as have couples' massage and hand massage.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxury hotel with city views 4-6 minutes' walking distance from the city centre.
- Particularly good central location close to Newport Museum of Art.
- Surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Well-appointed and spotless rooms with half bathrooms and great decor.
- Savoury and delicious breakfast included.
- A good rooftop restaurant serves up delicious Chinese cuisine.
- Rooftop bar for soft cocktails and snacks.
- Fantastic service; amenities are excellent.
- Good prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the uncomfortable bed.
- A few staff members might seem not very friendly at times.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- spa
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- family rooms
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Activities for Kids
- Board games
- Children's menu
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Samuel Whitehorne House 730 m (2395 ft)
- The Breakers 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Trinity Church 290 m (951 ft)
- The Elms 1.10 km (3609 ft)
- Old Colony House 400 m (1312 ft)
- Museum of Newport History 530 m (1739 ft)
- Touro Synagogue 280 m (919 ft)
- Redwood Library and Athenaeum 180 m (591 ft)
- Fort Adams State Park 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)