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Castle Hill Inn vs Francis Malbone House vs Gardiner House.
On the numbers, Francis Malbone House takes it — 8.2on the Le Hotelist Score. But the sub-scores below are where the real decision is: they measure different things, and one of them is probably the thing you care about.
| Castle Hill Inn Newport, RI | Francis Malbone House Newport, RI | Gardiner House Newport, RI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Hotelist Score | 7.9 · Very good | 8.2 · Very good | 7.9 · Very good |
| Design | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Service | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Quiet | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Best for | dinner you'd plan the trip around, a romantic weekend, families | families, time on the water | food-first travelers, families, a proper disconnect |
| Not for | a tight budget | late nights out | anyone without a car, a lively scene or nightlife |
| Price | from $1195 $$$$ · $800+ | from $445 $$$ · $450–800 | from $595 $$$ · $450–800 |
| Rooms | 33 | 20 | 21 |
| Style | Country Estate Historic Estate · Romantic Country | Neo Victoriana Historic Estate · Scholarly Historic | Architectural Minimalist New Build Contemporary · Monastic Nature |
| Nearby & on-site | Paddle | Paddle | Paddle |
| Restaurant | Michelin Key | — | Destination restaurant |
| Adults-only | No | No | No |
| See rates → | See rates → | See rates → |
Bold = highest in that row. Score methodology at /le-score.