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Hotel Viking

One Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, USA, 02840-3293
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About us

This iconic hotel on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island has completed a major renovation of both guest rooms, public and meeting areas. Offering 208 rooms, over 14,000 sq. ft. of event space, and an on-site chapel for weddings & events, we also feature an onsite lounge, restaurant, roof top bar and lounge and seasonal outdoor dining. Fitness center, Indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi compliment our award winning Spa Fjor. Designed in the Gilded Age style, the hotel offers a warm, charming atmosphere combined with modern amenities. The Hotel Viking's award-winning convention and banquet facilities include over 14,000 square feet of flexible function space- 10 rooms total. Complimented by unique outdoor options we offer flexibility and versatility for your events. With plenty of room to space your attendees safety within your event space, we work to find the perfect set up as you navigate new meeting parameters. Whatever your meeting, presentation, entertainment, or banquet requirements, the Hotel Viking will exceed your expectations in a professional and efficient style. The Viking Ballroom, with 5,880 square feet of unobstructed floor space is an ideal location for exhibits and multi-media presentations. In addition, the Viking Ballroom has a capacity of 600 persons for a reception and 300-350 for banquets or meetings. Our adjacent outdoor courtyard is the perfect location for an outdoor reception, luncheon or dinner, or just a place for your attendees to step out into the fresh air. The beautiful, 4,032-square-foot Bellevue Ballroom offers a blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. An adjacent outdoor terrace is the perfect location for a small break set up, luncheon or intimate reception. Our professional Conference Service Managers are ready to assist you with every detail, including on-site audio/visual, equipment rentals and meeting production. The Hotel Viking's award-winning commitment to excellence and culinary expertise make it the perfect choice for corporate events, small board meetings, sales conferences, full conventions and incentive retreats. The award-winning Hotel Viking located in Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood with breathtaking views of Bellevue Avenue mix in your mind's eye with sightings of notable guests gone-by. There have been a few, since 1926, Will Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, John and Jackie Kennedy. Its the professional service with attention to detail that have made the Hotel Viking so popular throughout its 90+year history.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1926
Renovated-
Total meeting space3,540 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms208
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
A member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America and voted "Best Hotel Accommodations in Newport for 2019 & 2020" as well as "Best Spa" by readers of Newport Life Magazine. Stella Awards Best Boutique Hotel finalist for 2020, Our hotel received Meetings Today awards for 2020-2016, Smart Meetings Award 2018, as well as Best of the East by Meetings Magazine.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025
Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025
Jul 20, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
Jul 27, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025
Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 30Nov 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,540 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,032 sq. ft.
Space (private)
14,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
2,184 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
7,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
5,880 sq. ft.
105 x 56 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
500
-
400
500
500
310
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966 sq. ft.
34 x 28 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
100
28
50
75
100
50
28
-
916 sq. ft.
34 x 28 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
100
28
50
75
100
50
28
-
1,860 sq. ft.
34 x 56 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
200
44
120
150
200
100
40
-
1,917 sq. ft.
35 x 53 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
200
44
120
200
200
110
40
-
3,900 sq. ft.
71 x 56 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
400
60
240
350
400
210
--
906 sq. ft.
34 x 28 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
100
28
50
75
100
50
28
-
956 sq. ft.
34 x 28 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
100
28
50
75
100
50
28
-
1,860 sq. ft.
34 x 56 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
215
-
120
190
215
90
--

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
208
Single (1 bed)
129
Single (1 bed) rate
$109.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
79
Double (2 beds) rate
$109.00 - $499.00
Suites
23
Tax rate
13%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 18 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $20.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

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Americas Cup Charters
Americas Cup Charters
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America's Cup Charters offers the largest fleet of America's Cup Winners in the World, perfect for teambuilding, client entertaining or a sailing regatta. Guests can take part in their sailing adventure or they can relax and enjoy the beautiful bay. For over 25 years America’s Cup Charters has excelled in planning custom sailing events utilizing their fleet of classic 68’ 12 Meter yachts, giving people the chance to feel what it’s like to be part of an America’s Cup experience, creating memories that will last a life time.
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Museum
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194 Bellevue Avenue
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Newport Mansions
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Museum
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424 Bellevue Avenue
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Cliff Walk
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Recreation
5 mins
The Cliff Walk is world famous and rightly so as it provides a flat walking surface with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean on one side and the sloping lawns of the Gilded Age mansions on the other. There are several access points so one can take a long or short walk. Highlights of this walk include the famous Breakers Mansion and the famed 40 steps to the crashing waves of the Atlantic below.
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Scenic Ocean Drive
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Recreation
5 mins
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Fort Adams State Park
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Park
5 mins
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1 Lincoln Drive
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Museum
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Recreation
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Shopping
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

All transient reservations must be canceled at least 3 days prior to the arrival date, in order to avoid a no show charge equal to 1 night's room rate, and applicable taxes. All group reservation cancellation policies will be outlined in the group contract.

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Hotel Viking Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hotel Viking regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Viking's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Our property considers recycling programs and limiting use of natural resources.
Does Hotel Viking have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Viking and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Viking's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://davidsonhospitality.com/about/diversity-inclusion/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Viking developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Ecolab, State and local health organizations.
Does Hotel Viking clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Heavy contact touch points are cleaned throughout the day.
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