The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection

'This isn't just any Newport hotel – you're staying in America's original luxury destination, where Gilded Age titans once ruled summer society.' What's Special? The Vanderbilt sits in the heart of Newport's historic district, just steps from the legendary mansions that defined American aristocracy. Built in 1909, this boutique gem occupies the same social circles as The Breakers and Marble House – those opulent "summer cottages" that were actually 70-room palaces. The hotel's intimate scale means you'll experience Newport like the old money families did: with understated elegance rather than flashy excess. Don't Miss The famous Cliff Walk is literally around the corner – a 3.5-mile oceanfront path that runs behind the mansions, offering stunning views of both architectural marvels and crashing Atlantic waves. Plus, you're walking distance from Thames Street's waterfront dining and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where the U.S. Open was born in 1881.