The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection: Historic 1909 Gilded Age Vanderbilt mansion in Newport with The Dining Room, harbor-view Roof Deck, and luxury spa

Commanding a storied location on Mary Street in the heart of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection opened within an authentic 1909 Gilded Age brick mansion built by railway magnate Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. Operating as a luxury coastal haven holding AAA Four Diamond honors, the 33-room mansion exudes whimsical Gilded Age glamour reimagined by interior designer SWOON. Featuring the critically acclaimed restaurant The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt, the iconic Roof Deck overlooking Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay sunsets, an outdoor garden pool and indoor spa pool, and The Vanderbilt Spa, this property is Newport’s premier boutique mansion.

Arrival introduces travelers to Vanderbilt family aristocratic heritage: personal hosts greet guests beneath the Federal-style brick portico in the vintage parlor with chilled Rhode Island sparkling cider or bourbon old fashioneds. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Newport coastal, sailing, and Gilded Age mansion pursuits: touring the legendary Vanderbilt summer palaces along Bellevue Avenue including The Breakers and Marble House (5 minutes away), walking the iconic 3.5-mile Newport Cliff Walk along the ocean bluffs, chartering a private 12-meter America’s Cup sailing yacht from Newport Harbor (2 minutes away), browsing the antique shops and seafood shacks along Thames Street, swimming in the garden pool, and reserving dinner at The Dining Room.

Townhouse living balances coastal sailing with restorative wellness: The Vanderbilt Spa features private treatment suites, an indoor heated plunge pool, sauna, and therapies utilizing organic marine botanicals and sea salts. Dining is extraordinary: refined modern New England gastronomy at The Dining Room (featuring Rhode Island clam chowder, butter-poached lobster, and local sea scallops), sunset cocktails and raw bar oysters on The Roof Deck, and fireside nightcaps in The Library.

Accommodations comprise 33 rooms and luxury apartment-style suites ranging from 35 to 195 square metres. Each residence features custom Gilded Age coastal decor, rich velvets and curated maritime artwork, gas fireplaces, plush king beds, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

History enthusiasts, sailing connoisseurs, and luxury travelers seeking authentic 1909 Vanderbilt mansion heritage, harbor-view Roof Deck sunsets, and Auberge hospitality in Newport should book The Vanderbilt without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic highway chain motels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,100 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 1,350 reviews.