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Ivy Lodge Bed and Breakfast
Categories: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels & Travel Bed & Breakfast Hotels, Bed & Breakfast [Edit]
12 Clay StNewport, RI 02840
(800) 834-6865
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
11 reviews for Ivy Lodge Bed and Breakfast
11 reviews in English
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Review from Anna W.
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
My husband surprised me with a one-night getaway to Newport the weekend before I returned to work from maternity leave. I must say, he really outdid himself. He booked a night here in the Turret Room, and it was gorgeous!
The inn itself is conveniently located, but also set back a little, so you don't hear traffic or street noise. The B&B resembles an old Victorian home. The inside is so charming, and our room was great! It had all the amenities -- fridge, TV, gas fireplace, four-poster bed, and the bathroom was absolutely to-die-for! It had a huge jacuzzi tub, double sinks, a nice shower... I wish I could take the bathroom and put it in my house!
The man who ran the place was incredibly kind and sweet. He gave us advice on how to get around as well as suggestions for restaurants, attractions, etc. We had a great time here, and the Ivy Lodge was just the icing on the cake!
We didn't end up eating here, but from the other reviews, it sounds like we missed out on a good breakfast! -
Review from Casie G.
Boston, MA
8/2/2011
I sort of feel bad leaving this review after reading all of the amazingly positive ones but I have to say...I just didn't have the same experience as everyone else. To be fair, I'll break it down into the positives & negatives:
Positives:
Location - The place is definitely really cute and in a great location. You are about two blocks from the cliff walk and the mansions and a five minute walk down to Thames street. Someone else mentioned it's a bit off of the beaten path so there is an element to privacy which is nice. The Ivy Lodge is great for a couple looking to spend the weekend in Newport.
An additional positive, we were a little early getting in so they made an effort to get our room ready for us and gave us a map along with a few places to go see. We also had a surprise guest that they were able to accommodate on the fly, which was nice.
Negatives:
Price - I had a few friends coming in from out of town and we were looking to head down to Newport for the day and stay the night. As it was folk festival weekend, everything was booked. We called the Ivy Lodge and were told there was one suite available with a king and a trundle but it would be $590...for one night. Seems like a bit of price gouging.
Service - I may be wrong but I thought one of the things that made a B & B special was the service and the fact that you felt welcomed. Someone else here mentioned the rudeness of the woman who runs it and that's really what turned me off the most. She just wasn't friendly, even when I think she was trying to be.
Breakfast - When we booked the room and when we checked in, the biggest deal was made about breakfast and how we needed to be down there and it wasn't any old continental breakfast. I thought I was getting a gourmet meal (and for what we paid, we should've!). We sat down and weren't acknowledged for a good ten minutes. I had no idea if we were even getting anything! In the end, the breakfast was fine but it certainly wasn't anything special. Truthfully, I might've preferred the continental breakfast.
It was so hot! - We weren't allowed to turn the AC below 70 and our room and the rest of the place were stifling. I get that it's an old building, but I mean, you do the majority of your business in the hot summer!
My take is that this place is ok and if I had paid a bit less, maybe my experience would've been better. I can't forsee myself going back though.Comment from Daryl M. of Ivy Lodge Bed and Breakfast 8/2/2011
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Review from Christina G.
Boston, MA
1/6/2011
This was one of the most charming Bed and Breakfasts I have ever been to. We stayed in the french inspired La Chambra Jaune room, and were not disappointed. The house itself is beautiful. You walk in and are immediately taken aback by the exquisite entry hall. Each room is decorated beautifully with careful attention paid to detail.
Though there is plenty to do around town, the inn offers many lovely common areas to sit, relax, and occupy yourself during down time. Our hosts were very inviting and helpful. Breakfast was great and I loved all the little personal touches that made our stay so memorable. -
Review from R T.
Somerville, MA
8/9/2010
My husband and I took advantage of last-minute, middle-of-the-week availability here and spent one night. The owner helped us find a great place for dinner (Fluke) AND he generously gave us a quick tour, indulging my interest in historical architecture. The entryway, parlors, and other public rooms were exquisitely decorated and comfortably cool even in the height of humid summer.
We probably got the "worst" room in the place but I use that word with happy irony: even the smallest third-story room like ours is lavish and charming: a queen-sized bed, a whirlpool tub in a private bath, a gas fireplace, and a flat-screen TV. It was clean, neat, and well-equipped with the practical things too. You don't always get an iron or a hair dryer in a B&B but we did here.
I also have to say it was a decadent pleasure to use my laptop on the porch. The days we were in Newport were particularly hot and sticky and we baked during our tours of the mansions, but the wraparound porch at the Inn provided a comfortable, reasonably secluded place to cool down in the shady breeze.
The downsides: the self-cleaning tub makes a necessary racket about 15 minutes after you use it, so you ought to be a good neighbor about using it when it won't wake up the whole house. The mattress was hard and poky so neither of us slept very well. I've also had better breakfast entrees-- the fresh fruit and just-baked pastries were exquisite, but the main dish portion was small and uninspired (pancakes made from a box mix with agrifood sausage links).
That being said, I hope we can stay here again when we return. The location is fabulous, I'm betting the mattresses are better in the second-story rooms, and there are plenty of breakfast options just a short walk away. -
Review from Kelley M.
Boston, MA
8/22/2010
My husband and I stayed here for two nights while we were in Newport celebrating our three year wedding anniversary. This was our first bed and breakfast experience so we were a little nervous at first and did not know what to expect. However, as soon as we walked in the door we felt welcome, and comfortable.
Due to Newport's popularity, especially in the summer, a lot of places I called in town were booked. The Ivy Lodge had one room left so we took it. The guy on the phone explained to me the only room they had left was the Alcove room, and that it was very small with a full size alcove bed but it was cute, had a fireplace and had it's own bathroom. I booked it anyway but was a little nervous. So, my expectations were not that high from the beginning but we actually ended up liking the the room. It was tiny but it was clean and the bed was super cozy. It was not the best room we have ever stayed in but the price was right and it was all that was left.
The breakfast here is DELISH! They have water, lemonade and snacks available to you throughout the day. Most importantly the place appeared to be CLEAN. You can't beat the location, right off the posh Bellevue Ave. It was about a 15 minute walk to the center of the town.
Overall it was a great experience and I would stay here again. -
Review from Brooke B.
Oklahoma City, OK
6/26/2011
What a VERY pleasant surprise this B&B was! We stayed in the Van Allen room which was absolutely beautiful. The breakfast was very good as well. My husband especially enjoyed the cookies for an evening snack. The wrap around porch with comfy outdoor furniture was a great place to relax and read. I plan to return!
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Review from Jon C.
San Francisco, CA
9/19/2007 2 photos
THE best Bed and Breakfast I have ever stayed at.
The rooms are beautiful, the service is great and the breakfast is to die for.
Please, if you have the chance STAY HERE. It's almost so good you don't want to leave and explore Newport.
I recommend 'The Library' room. Its a little hidden, but it has a beautiful fireplace and bed and a hot tub in the bathroom. -
Review from John B.
Oakville, CT
8/1/2010
This was the best bed and breakfast experience that we have ever had. The lodge is lovely and the owners do everything to make your stay enjoyable. We were in the Trunk room. It is the only room with a view of the neighborhood. it was very, very comfortable.
It's close enough to the center of Newport so you can leave your car there and walked to everything you want to see.
We WILL be back to stay here. -
Review from SUSAN R.
Brunswick, NY
11/10/2009
The Good: Ivy Lodge is a beautiful place to stay with an ideal location for the Cliff Walk and The Elms Mansion. (Note that you will need the car to drive to the downtown wharf area.) The innkeepers Darlene and Daryl are full of useful information and you are practically required to listen to Darlene's introduction to Newport. It was very helpful.
The room was clean and we loved the 2 person shower in the Satterlee Suite.
The lobby will take your breath away when you walk in - with its dramatic dark wood staircase - absolutely gorgeous!
There are 2 wonderful sitting rooms as well. Plenty of snacks at tea time and a good assortment of teas. You will not go hungry.
The Bad: The gas fireplace in our room put out a lot of heat even when turned off- so be aware if booking this room in warmer weather. The windows did not all open, and, as with many old houses, needed to be propped open. There are incredibly noisy heaters in the bathrooms, and when a guest overhead turned it on, it woke us...sounding like a loud vacuum cleaner. If you are a light sleeper, you might also be disturbed by guests going in and out of rooms and walking up and down staircases. The front door is difficult to open and is loud. I had a hard time with these various noises, and ended up quite sleep deprived after two nights.
Breakfast is an elegant affair, and If you like poached eggs, you will love their version of eggs Benedict. Daryl was kind enough to offer me eggs another way, and I had a large portion of scrambled. The tarte tatin was divine. The next morning we had a very disappointing DRY French toast. Stuffed with cream cheese and apricot- there was but a morsel of apricot and the cream cheese must have simply melted into the bread - it was so thinly applied. I would call it a great idea gone wrong. Portuguese bread simply does not absorb eggs. I felt like what I was eating was pan-fried bread with a bit of cinnamon-sugar on top.
The Ugly: Innkeeping is brutally difficult work. Maintaining high standards takes full time dedication. This is an expensive place to stay in an expensive town. Here is why we probably would not feel good about returning to the Ivy. The first morning I found the coffee to be so weak I could not drink it. The next morning - same thing, so I discreetly got up from the table when I saw the young server at the side board and quietly asked her if there was any way that I could get a cup of strong coffee. She replied she would go check. A few moments later. Darlene entered the dining room (there were 8 guests seated around the large table) and loudly asked; "who is complaining about the coffee?" I sheepishly replied that I was hoping to have stronger coffee, and she announced; "This isn't Starbucks. Our AWARD WINNING coffee is like Dunkin Donuts and sorry if you don't like it. Does anyone else have a problem with it? Everyone else OKAY?" (silence) "Good." And she marched out of the room! I was reduced to feeling like a scolded child. The other guests looked as astounded as I felt, and gave me sympathetic glances. The reaction was undeserved - even if I was wrong to ask for stronger coffee. It was a shame to end our stay on a sour note. I would not feel comfortable about ever returning. -
Review from Lifan Y.
Princeton, NJ
9/7/2010 2 Check-ins Here
It is a mansion in Newport RI, steps away from Bellvue Ave and Cliff Walks. The building is charming and the garden is very well attended too. When we arrived, the staff welcomed us politely. The room had air conditioning on, lights on, and even nice music was flowing. They even setup an air bed for my son without us asking at all! Very considerate and paid full attention to details. Beautiful rooms and huge bathroom. Great breakfast with a full table of friendly guests chatting together. Oh there is coffee, lemonade, snacks, fruits available all time in the breakfast room.
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Review from Claire M.
Brighton, MA
1/14/2010
My boyfriend and I loved the Ivy Lodge! We decided to go down for a 2-night post-holiday relaxation trip and we had a wonderful time... We stayed in the Van Alen Room (we were supposed to be in the Turret Room, but there was a blizzard before we came down and the roof was ruined in that room, so they moved us to the Van Alen Room, which was cheaper anyway), and were so pleased. Our room had a wet bar, flat screen TV mounted over the electric fireplace, great bathroom with shower and a roomy 2-person jacuzzi, and the biggest, most comfortable bed I've ever slept in! Breakfast was also fantastic... really great food in perfect portion sizes that left us full but not stuffed (plus as much fruit, yogurt, granola, muffins and english muffins as you want). The sitting rooms are all really lovely, too...
The Lodge is also well within walking distance of the Cliff Walk and The Breakers, as well as the downtown area for lunch/dinner.
The ONLY thing I thought was a bit odd is that from a B&B and caretakers of this caliber I might have expected some gesture of thanks for not getting upset that we couldn't be in the Turret Room (even though it was due to circumstances beyond their control) - a complimentary bottle of wine, perhaps? Despite that, though, we had a really lovely time, and would definitely return!
