The Brenton Hotel, a perfectly written postcard

If anyone has ever written a postcard to a close friend or loved one, and wrote the line “Wished you were here!”. There is one hotel which fits the line perfectly. The Brenton Hotel in charming Newport, Rhode Island is the hotel worth every word. During the holiday season, The Brenton Hotel is the perfect escape from work, the perfect escape from the stress of everyday life, and the much needed breath of air from the annoyance of city life. Whether during the holiday season or during any occasion, The Brenton Hotel is the perfect getaway for any single traveler, any couple, or any family looking for a change in vacation pace.

Located along America’s Cup Avenue in the heart of Newport, The Brenton Hotel cannot be missed. Stepping into this L-shaped hotel is more than stepping into a laid back hotel. It’s a step into a vacation stay with a purpose all its own. The elevator takes guests up to the second floor, where the check-in counter is located. Just beyond the check-in counter is a bar and gathering area known as The Living Room. The bar features an expansive menu. The menu features beers from all around the New England region, wines from all around the area, and a food selection with a New England twist. Who doesn’t like to try appetizers and entrees with a New England spin? On a scale of 1 to 10, it deserves a 12.

Moving on up to the guest rooms! With a scan of the hotel room key on the elevator receiver, it’s on to the place where all guests look forward to spending their time. The guest rooms at The Brenton Hotel are the perfect postcard. The guest rooms have a wide open floor plan. The bed is perfect for watching that favorite TV show, that much anticipated sports event, or that much enjoyed family movie on a Sunday night. Is anyone thirsty? The guest rooms come with a refrigerator and a selection of alcoholic drinks; from vodka, to wine, to beer. There isn’t a thing left out to entertain guests during any stay. Nearest to the bed is a curved couch and a large table for writing those postcards to friends and loved ones. After just ten minutes, a guest feels at home and doesn’t want to leave. The guest rooms score, a perfect 10.

What place in a hotel room allows guests to wash up to look their best, give their teeth the perfect brushing, and their noses the proper powdering? The bathroom experience at The Brenton Hotel is the perfect palace surrounding that every hotel guest dreams about. A bathroom with all the finest features is what all hotel guests expect. All hotel guests look forward to that surrounding that takes them away from the run-of-the-mill experience at competing hotels. The bathroom showers are the easy walk-in style, with a shower head that provides guests that “raining” experience. Shower gel, body wash, and shampoo are all provided in pump bottles. Even better, the bottles are harnessed to the soap dish to prevent them from falling. Great thinking! Who wants to bend over to pick up those pesky shampoo bottles with their wet, soapy hands? The Brenton Hotel has this scenario figured out ingeniously. The guests’ bathroom experience is undoubtedly extraordinary without a hitch. What grade does a guest give for the bathroom? The bathroom gets a well-deserved A-.

What is a hotel room without the perfect view? When any guest checks into a hotel and opens the hotel room door, one of the first things a guest does is open the curtains and take in the view. When opening the curtains, the view can’t be more glorious. The view of Newport Harbor, America’s Cup Avenue, and downtown Newport is all-together breathtaking. The harbor water glistening in the sunlight just makes any guest feel “It’s great to be here!”, or “I’m thrilled to be staying here!”. It’s a view which a guest could get effortlessly used to. For an avid Newport visitor, it’s a view to be cherished over and over again. It’s a view that is repeatedly saying, “This is your place. This is your second home. Take it all in. Now, go into the fridge and open a bottle of Pinot Noir”. How does the view at The Brenton Hotel contrast to the Newport Marriott next door and the Hotel Viking up the hill? It’s a keeper; an A+ to honorably appreciate.

Newport, RI, is the jewel of southern New England. Graced with colonial history and Gilded Age flavors of century’s past, it is a town that rolls out the red carpet to everyone. Whether first timers, second timers, or seasoned visitors including Salve Regina University families and alumni combined, The Brenton Hotel is the perfect place to spend the weekend. From the Newport Harbor’s pristine glistening waters, to the mesmerizing mystique of its historic mansions, to the smorgasbord of restaurants and quaint shops along Thames Street, The Brenton Hotel is right thick in the middle of the excitement. From the moment guests walk through its doors, and check in, they’re greeted with a smile. Not only are guests greeted with a smile, they’re greeted with a warm Newport “Welcome to the family!”. From drinks and light bites in The Living Room, to guest rooms with all the well-deserved anticipated features, to the fine selection of beverages in the refrigerator, to a bathroom fit for royalty, and a hotel room view sure to take one’s breath away, Newport visitors from all walks of life are sure to fall in love with The Brenton Hotel over and over again. At most hotels, guests are treated with a sense of courtesy. At The Brenton Hotel, guests are greeted and treated with humility and respect the very moment they arrive. They’re not just treated in that manner upon their first time arrival, but for visits to come.