Newport’s own Vanderbilt Grace recently shared the spotlight with top hotels across the globe when renowned travel guide publisher Fodor’s included the hotel on its annual “Top 100 Hotels" list. The property was recognized in the "Clubby Atmosphere" category, one of eight creative categories, and is the only hotel in Rhode Island to receive the accolade.
The award is particularly impressive as the hotel was just bought by the Grace Hotels group, known for its collection of exclusive boutique hotels around the world, in April of this year. Since the acquisition, the company completely reinvented the fine dining restaurant there, Muse by Jonathan Cartwright, who is best known as Chef de Cuisine at the White Barn Inn Restaurant in Kennebunkport, Maine. (The restaurant was just bestowed the Forbes 5-Star for the 7th time--yowza!)
Once owned by the prestigious family that bears its name, the mansion that houses Vanderbilt Grace was built in 1909, is conveniently located in downtown Newport, and boasts 33 rooms and suites, a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel also just introduced its Bespoke by Grace feature, which allows guests to customize their experience and amenities in advance of their stay--click here for details. For more information on the hotel, visit VanderbiltGrace.com.