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Hotel Viking - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review
The elegant redbrick Hotel Viking, built in 1926, stands at the north end of Bellevue Avenue. The wood paneling and chandeliers evoke the hotel's sophisticated history. The stately rooms, adorned with reproduction Colonial furniture and appointments, resemble the homes of Colonial merchant seamen. N...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
On the Newport scene since 1926, this neo-Georgian sprawl of a hotel was built to accommodate the summer guests of Newport's wealthiest families. Today, its assets outnumber deficiencies, although it poses no challenge to Castle Hill or the Chanler, described above. On the plus side, it is cheaper t...
frommers.com
No title - expert review
Overlooking scenic Newport Harbor, the Hotel Viking is nestled in the Historic Hill district on famed Bellevue Avenue. Once the summering destination of America’s wealthiest, Newport opened the hotel in 1926 to accommodate their haute monde guests. A multi-million dollar restoration of the Geo...
historichotels.org
No title - expert review
The Hotel Viking is found in the heart of Newport's Historic Hill district, an elegant haven amid the graceful mansions of Bellevue Avenue. This dramatic hotel recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with the completion of an extensive restoration. Alive with New England warmth and charm, our bouti...
travel.away.com
No title - expert review
From Its Unique Vantage Point At the Top of Historic Hill, the Hotel Viking is the Landmark Choice of Newport Rhode Island Hotels. Originally Built in 1926 by Mansion Owners, This Boutique Hotel Has Become a National Treasure, Recognized Among the Prestigious Historic Hotels of America. Steeped in T...
gotrump.com
Room with no view - user review
Despite the fact we had been upgraded to a room with two beds, it was an interior room with no windows! Not a room you would want to hang out in if you like light and airy. Clean and comfortable but a very small bathroom. A very long walk from the room to the lobby area. Traveler's tip on local attr...
expedia.com
Good service and location - user review
Excellent. Have stayed there many times and plant to a...
expedia.com
One of Newport’s best - user review
Great front desk. Always makes the correct deci...
expedia.com
Very Happy with the Viking - user review
Great Location to all parts of town Nice gym/pool/spa Nice bar/res...
expedia.com
high class comfort - user review
great sta...
expedia.com
Excellent Hotel at fair price but undergoing renovation - user review
Location, staff, room and restaurant was excellent. One section of the Hotel is about to undergo renovation and those rooms were smaller and older then the one I stayed in which was renovated about 5 years ago. Traveler's tip on dining.Hotel Restaurant i...
expedia.com
Did not refund for early check out - user review
Other hotels that I have been to will not charge if a trip has to be cut short, especially since we stayed 4 nights and had to cancel the fifth. The beds weren't comfortable for us, but we are used to a very expensive bed at home. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.Make sure you can get a refund i...
expedia.com
Customer Service? - user review
Our family spent Christmas Eve at the Viking and front desk staff were very accomodating. The hotel did not seem to be bustling, nor the parking lot full. So when Christmas Morning arrived we went to the dining room around 10 am and were politely told that we were 3 minutes late for breakfast... we ...
expedia.com
Newport RI Viking Hotel - user review
Staff was polite and attentive. In house restaurant was ...
expedia.com
Nice but pricey - user review
The hotel is well maintained and the pool is very nice. The Staff is very friendly and always looking to help. The parking is accessible and the Restaurant was very good but expensive, nothing new for Newport. Being able to walk into town is convenient. Our non smoking room smelled of cigarette smok...
expedia.com
As long as the water is clear - user review
This hotel is old, but has a good feel. Expect to have a small space to do your hair, makeup, brush teeth, and little closet space. The tv was very tiny, but I couldn't watch it anyway, because it had a high pitched buzzing noise. The bathwater was a very obvious yellow, but it is supposedly safe. T...
expedia.com
Less than impressed - user review
This hotel was a complete disappointment from every standpoint. The room was incredibly small and the bathroom had barely enough space for a toothbrush. The hotel had pretensions for being topnotch and the price seemed to match that expectation. However, no sooner did we get into our room, than the ...
expedia.com
Wonderful Stay. - user review
We were in Newport for a wedding at another hotel. The Viking staff were cordial and very upbeat, telling us how much we were going to enjoy the other hotel! The hotel is well situated and very attractive. Our room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was served in a charming dining room and staf...
expedia.com
beautiful hotel, lousy service!!!!! - user review
check in time is 3:00 not really, i requested early check in, never got it, went to check in at 3:00 and was told it would be at least another hour because of a full house last night, your room isn't ready yet, no apologies,nothing, i was just told to go and get some lunch or have a drink at the bar...
fodors.com
Soviet-style rooms in this luxury hotel - user review
Hands down, the worst hotel in which I have ever had the misfortune to stay. The hotel advertises spectacular room rates. They're spectacular all right: $378 per room per night! Rooms were about half the size of any other hotel room we had ever stayed in. Bathrooms were miniscule: stand in one spot ...
fodors.com
Great Service But Musty Room - user review
I found that the service I recieved at the Hotel Viking was great after I found that my expedia reservation was never sent through, although it was charged to my account and had recieved a receipt and room confirmation. There is nothing like traveling three hours and finding that you do not have a h...
fodors.com
Not too impressed.. - user review
I stayed with my sister at the Hotel Viking and from the moment of our arrival, we realized you don't get much for your money. The outside of the Hotel itself is beautiful, but the rooms are average...(comfortable beds though.) We were surprised that for you are paying for the room, you don't even g...
fodors.com
Should be condemned - user review
should be condemned. how can you even advise this hotel. Years ago it was great but has since gone completel...
fodors.com
Avoid the Viking Like the Plague - user review
This was the most disappointing vacation experience I have ever experienced. As a point of reference, in a period of 4 nights, we spent $2,400 at the Hotel Viking. The hotel rooms are seriously outdated and need major renovation. This could be overlooked if the staff members were courteous they are ...
fodors.com
Great Experience - user review
We stayed at the Hotel Viking in early May. We chose it primarily as it looked like a nice hotel on it website, and we called and found it to be dog friendly. We booked a suite (2 rooms, one with bed, other with pull out couch). It was very spacious and comfortable. As some reviews have said, the ba...
fodors.com
Accommodations not even fit for a Viking - user review
When rooms are quoted at $395 a night, one would expect a room that was at least clean, wrong! When we checked into our room the size of a toaster, we were amiss to find a large stain on the comforter, gum on the bedside table (a luggage rack with a tray on it) and a sink that did not drain. We call...
fodors.com
No title - user review
All in all, the hotel was very nice, but they were lacking some amenities which I would have preferred like an outdoor pool, or the rooftop bar would have been nice if i...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Ambiance was pleasant; pool/fitness center relaxing and spa available. Well located for the Newport sights, although for people with compromised walking, the top of the hill location c...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Charming, older but renovated hotel on main avenue in Newport. Parking close by. Quiet, lovely lobby, upscale restaurant. The mood fits in with the general atmos...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Classy historic and well maintained hotel. Better option than local inns and B&B nearby. Central location, easy walk to piers and restaurants. Staff should be more accommodat...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Coast more then same level hotels in other pl...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Convenient to all Newport sites; Rooms are clean and comfortable; I would stay there again, but I have several criticisms. There is a relatively high additional daily parking fee for parking lots across the street from the hotel if you self park, and an even higher daily fee if you want valet parkin...
mytravelguide.com
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Everything was perfect. The best hotel I have ever stayed. Both in the states and abroad. The service and quality of staff and service went above and beyond with a sm...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Excellent place to sta...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Excited to have gotten to see how the other half live. We'd certainly try to stay the...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Good location and well appointed roo...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Good location, friendly staff, Spa is costly but ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great front desk staf...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great old hotel ambiance and central location for walking to most of New ports shopping and restaurants. Short drive to most popular ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
How this hotel has a three star rating is beyond me. Small room with awful decor and a staff that is not helpful. Only positive is that it is a short walk to waterfront an...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I did not expect this hotel to have such bad service, and lower quality of rooms. It took me several phone calls to get extra towels and soap. Breakfast was below par. Lastly, the size of my room was too small not to mention the bathroom just a tad big...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I great hotel to stay in Newport. I specially love the location. You can walk to harbor without worrying about parking your car. Staffs are friendly in the hotel. Only thing I don't like is the size of room is small and bed is not as comfy as othe...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I had to ask for a room change three times before getting a room that was clean and up to date. The first two rooms they put me in were beyond belief: shabby carpeting, worn paint, furniture that was not only out of date but ready for the trash heap, sink and tile were chipped and missing large sect...
mytravelguide.com
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I like this hotel and think once they complete the renovations it will be a 4 star hotel the staff was friendly, the bar and restaurant is nice and the locatio...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I requested a king size bed and non smoking room and that is exactly what we received upon check in. The room was clean and a good size. We were able to walk to all the attractions we wanted to see and were able to leave our car in the lot the whole time we were there. The bar and dining room in the...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I was disappointed to be put in a room with no windows absolutely unacceptable. All of my colleagues who paid the normal group rate at the convention...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
If we can stay for this price again we will go back for...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It is a nice hotel for the price that we got. Rooms are small, probably they put in the older part of the hotel otherwise it is very...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Lovely old building, great decor being upgraded to age of elegance. I will definitely stay h...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Nice Historic place with a great location, small rooms in the old wing. Hotel amenities w...
mytravelguide.com
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No comment...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Other than the somewhat rude clerk at checking, hotel staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. Location near to restaurants and historic homes and the ha...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Our stay at Hotel Viking was very pleasant. It was different in the sense that it was elegant and we believed the hotel depict New ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Overall this hotel was very appealing. Great location to nearby attractions. Dining was good. Staff was very helpful. Hotel had a New England charm to it. Very well maintained. Would definit...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Pleasant and ok...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Pretty spot for a romantic couples weekend. Too expensive in charging $16.00 to park my own car. Too many extra charges which are ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Small rooms if trying to have more than 2 people to eat in the room. Otherwise a very beautiful old hotel. Very convenient to loca...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The hotel setting was perfect in the hills of downtown Newport. Along with the perfect location, the staff was very friendly, the bed was very comfortable and the pool was very nice. We enjoyed our stay as it was the night of my e...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The hotel was good, the rooms large and well appointed, the bathroom was nicely f...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The hotel was very old and elegant. Rooms were on the small side with small bath. Shower only. No tub. Upon check in, We were told they would upgrade our room which was nice. Not sure what we were supposed to get. Furniture in the room was very lovely. Location was further from center area than I wo...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The location is great, pool is old but well kept. My kids had plenty fun there. Room and beds are comfortable but smallish. Pillows are very good. Shower faucet is hard for children to use. The first problem is the coffee pot. It did not work and till check out we still did not see replacement. Our ...
mytravelguide.com
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The staff is very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. The beds are so comfortable you won't wan...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is a great period hotel (1920's) with a rich and beautiful decor. The room was beautiful, a good size, beds very comfortable with wonderful bedding and 4 different sized pillows on each bed. Nice pool and wh...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is a lovely hotel and a great change from the standard fare of American hotel chains and well worth the price that I paid of $70. This is a lovely, large old style manor home, that given the opportunity, I would stay here again in a heartbeat! It has a wonderful porch in the front where one can...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is an excellent Newport Hotel. The rooms are VERY small, but the Viking is in a perfect location for walking to town and Star bucks. The sp...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is the second year that I stayed at the Viking hotel with my daughters. Other than a minor room glitch when checking in, the people at the Viking, went out of their way to make our stay there wonderful. I recommended the Viking hotel to my next door neighbor who also stayed the same week that w...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Unbeatable location. Wonderful decor. Luxurious bedding. Convenient parking. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. It is a real bummer. I want prepaid to really ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Upon arrival we received early check in (10:00a.m. Regular check in 3p.m) had a suite, not a reg. Room! Hotel immaculate. Staff couldn't do enough for you. A>m> coffee in lobby. Lovely restaurant (pricey, but goes with surroundings). Nice lounge. Walking distance to center of town. Nice pool. Roof t...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Very convenient location and attentive, friendly staff. Enjoyed time spent in fitness center and pool area. Room was nice/clean, but bathroom was on the small side. Hotel bar was relaxing and quiet. The hotel charged $16 per day to park on their premises,...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Very small rooms with absolutely awful decor. The rooms look to have not had an upgrade in many years. The front desk staff is not helpful and not friendly. Only positive is the location within short walk of waterfron...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We arrived very late and left before 9AM. What I saw was very nice and the people were friendly and helpful without being ostentatious. The room we had was small but elegant and the setting was lovely as well as the gene...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We have stayed at this hotel many times before. This time was a different story. The room was very drafty (cold) and we could hear the people above us walking around so I couldn't sleep. Also the plumbing was very poor. Showe...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We paid $260/night for the Newport Guest room w/ 1 king bed. The hotel is very nice, the staff exceptional (except for a couple of people) and it is centrally located to most of what you will do. We recommend Spa Terre which you can afford if you don't eat at ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We stayed in room 204. Room itself is very small (no desk or anything), pool area & bar/restaurant were very nice. Only thing we didn't really care for was the bathroom. Not only was it really small, but somewhat rusty. Overall pretty nice for our one night stay in Newport. Don't know If I would sta...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Wonderful historic hotel in a great area of Newport. Get one of the newer rooms instead of in the historic area fo...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Would recommend as a romantic getaw...
mytravelguide.com
Hotel Viking: Comfort at a price!!! - user review
Large hotel, centrally located with all the extras pool, exercise room etc. This hotel is not cheap but it has more character than a lot of the chain hotels and has pretty much everything you could ask for. The food's pretty good too! The hotel has 2 distinct parts old & new. Personally I preferred ...
virtualtourist.com
My review of Hotel Viking - user review
very small room for the money, nothing was included,typical tourest...
travel.yahoo.com
Classy hotel - user review
Elegant hotel with great location. Well furnished room. I booked a two bed que...
travel.yahoo.com
Loved it! - user review
My husband and I loved this hotel. Very historic and beautiful. Also a very friendly staff. Yes, our room was small, but it was still lovely ...
travel.yahoo.com
Would like to have a return trip - user review
It has been awhile since we enjoyed being at the Viking. We loved the location, the breakfast room, nearness to the center and the fun of walking arou...
travel.yahoo.com
Old guard hotel that has regeared itself for the new crowd--quite well. - user review
Have little more to say other than that the hotel is slightly cranky in terms of its physical plant--which reveals its age--but is a comfortable, excellently staffed and pleasan...
travel.yahoo.com
A Wonderful Experience - user review
We were told if you ordered on line you would get the cheapest rooms they had. We paid $75 per night they asked if we would like the historic end or the newer end. We took the...
travel.yahoo.com
Comfortable and welcoming - user review
Our stay was very brief and so we did not have a chance to experience all aspects of the hotel (pool, spa or dining!), but we liked it and found the room quite comfortable. The l...
travel.yahoo.com
Changed Rooms - user review
We stayed over during the blizzard of 06 and have to say the area was as clean of snow as possible and the just off site parking was very clear to exit for our return home. we ...
travel.yahoo.com
just a hotel - user review
Seems that we got the smallest room in the Hotel # 301, the bed was terribly unconfortable. Dinner very expensive $180 for 2 people. I would not recommend this place to anybody.i as...
travel.yahoo.com
Very disappointing - user review
We recently came back from a 3-day stay. Our room was extremely small. We had a beautiful four-poster bed (that had a spider walking across it) and that was all you could fit exce...
travel.yahoo.com
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