The JailHouse Inn
13 Marlborough Street
Newport , RI 02840
401 847-4638
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Built in 1772, the Jailhouse Inn is a restored colonial jail! Today it maintains just a touch of jail flavor as a backdrop to comfort and convenience. Featuring: Air conditioning, queen & king beds, one block from harbor restaurants and shops, complimentary continental breakfast buffet and afternoon tea service, cable TV, parking, compact refrigerators for every room.

Newport is considered to be the cornerstone of Rhode Island. Established in the late sixteen hundreds it has been home to some of the richest and most prominent families in the United States. Many consider it to be the one-time home of America's royalty. Situated on the southernmost tip of Aquidneck Island, it is the sailing capital of the world as well as one of the nation's most elegant summer resort spots. In the eighteenth century it was one of the wealthiest ports in the nation. Rum and molasses trade flourished and made the area a tremendous force in the trade industry.

The Newport area was founded in 1639 by religious refugees from the Massachusetts Bay colonies. Quakers and Jews came to the region seeking religious freedom. Many Jews fled religious persecution in Portugal, the West Indies and the Netherlands to make Newport their home. The area has been host to many nationalities, including the French during the Revolutionary War. The French marked the area with their cuisine and their architecture, an influence that can still be seen today.

Newport has an unmistakable style and history. Its shops and restaurants are a delight, and the city is perfect for a family vacation or a weekend getaway. Newport has something for everyone.