We plan to spend the last 2 nights of a fortnight%26#39;s holiday in the Newport area. Having left our search for accommodation pretty late, we%26#39;re struggling to find somewhere that has a room for 3 in July that isn%26#39;t outrageously priced. Both the Harborside Inn and the Holiday Inn Express (Middletown) have availability and there seem to be pros and cons for each. The Tripadvisor reviews are helpful but we%26#39;re still undecided. We%26#39;re good walkers, so don%26#39;t really mind being in Middletown - and it sounds as though there are shuttles/buses - but being in the centre of Newport would obviously be more convenient. Does anybody have any comments which would maybe help us to decide? Thanks.
Harborside Inn or Holiday Inn Express?
The Harborside Inn would be my choice. The Holiday Inn is out in the boondocks. July in Newport is always expensive, anywhere on the water will be $$$, so, when in Rome as they say. The Harborside is central to all the activities.
Harborside Inn or Holiday Inn Express?
You can%26#39;t beat the location of the Harborside Inn. Right on the water, and now that Christie%26#39;s has shut down, the noise won%26#39;t be as much of a problem as it was in the past. There is a restaurant/bar on the first floor H20, but does not get nearly the business/rowdiness that Christies did. You%26#39;ll be close to shopping, eating, drinking, etc.
The Holiday Inn express is a few miles away in Middletown. Not very scenic, think strip malls and chain restaurants (Chili%26#39;s is in the parking lot). It%26#39;s not a bad hotel if you%26#39;re in town on business, but you%26#39;ll have to drive to Newport and in the Summer, that means $$$ and a headache.
Yes, Harborside Inn. I go by the Holiday Inn on my way to work every day, and that area of Middletown is nothing to look at. It%26#39;s not a bad area, but definitely not picturesque.
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