The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection is a former historic mansion turned into a 33 room luxury resort located in downtown Newport Rhode Island. One of the Newport best kept secrets, it was originally built in 1909 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city's vibrant social hub. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, mezzanine and parlor. The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics. The Living Room offers delicious light bites and bar favorites. In the Conservatory, guests can dine indoors or outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Drinks on the Roof Deck offer sweeping views of the Newport harbor. The Spa and fitness center offer a beautiful indoor pool and outdoor pool. The Vanderbilt offers unique guest experiences including private cocktail classes, private sailing journeys, and more.
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
An Auberge hotel. Book this hotel direct through Rialto at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.
Inspired by the insatiable wanderlust and rebellious spirit of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the historic downtown mansion has been reimagined for the modern era as a lively and stylish social destination. From a secret bar tucked into a corner of the sumptuous Doris Duke inspired parlor, to the specially commissioned series of mysterious and moody old world still life art sprinkled throughout the foyer and lounge, the scene at The Vanderbilt is crackling with coastal curiosities and alluring eccentricities waiting to be discovered.
41 Mary Street, 02840 Newport, RI, United States
About The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
Discover Newport's best kept secret at the Vanderbilt. From Cocktails on the Roof Deck which features sweeping views of Newport Harbor, to swimming in the Indoor Pool. Discover The Vanderbilt.
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A direct booking with the hotel, confirmed instantly on Rialto — no contact form or middleman. Hotel loyalty points and elite status apply where applicable.
Auberge has preferred partner VIP rates available to select luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.
- Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
- Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
- $100 hotel credit per stay
- Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
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Rooms and suites
Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?
No - VIP rates under Auberge - Preferred Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.
Can my AI assistant book this hotel?
Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.
What is the value of the VIP benefits?
Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.
What Auberge - Preferred Partner amenities does The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection include?
Booked through Rialto, a stay at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.
What room types does The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection offer?
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection lists Guild Rooms, Manor Suites, Alfred Suites, Mansion Loft Suite, Parlour Suites, Elise One Bedroom Suites and 1 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.
How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?
Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.
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