Newport Grand/Best Western Mainstay

Has anyone stayed at the Best Western Mainstay and has anyone gone to the Newport Grand (casino)? What were your thoughts? We%26#39;re not gamblers (haven%26#39;t been to Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun or even Las Vegas) but the Newport Grand sounds like it might be fun ($.01 slots seems like it might be the way for us non gamblers to go). The hotel appears to be right next to the casino; how far is it from the main Newport area? Thanks to all who respond.

Newport Grand/Best Western Mainstay

Its across the street. Ask for one of the new rooms when you book (fall 05). You are about 3 minutes from the main downtown Newport area, about 5-8 minutes away from the Mansions. I can%26#39;t comment on what locals refer to as the Fronton (Newport Grand)....I know they are planning a huge addition with hotel etc. Newport is like the Cape in winter...no waits, no lines, lower prices, same food!

Newport Grand/Best Western Mainstay

I have never stayed there but, am familiar with the location..You may want to reconsider your options....RENOVATIONS....have you read the reviews? I would do a little more reseach and stay at an Inn. You do get what you pay for as far as the ';Fronton'; it is a VLT video lottery terminal. No coins dropping paper vouchers you have to cash in with a cashier nice bar area and one of the only two places you can snoke in public in RI. 2nd floor.. I hope this helps enjoy!!!!

I have never stayed there but, am familiar with the location..You may want to reconsider your options....RENOVATIONS....have you read the reviews? I would do a little more reseach and stay at an Inn. You do get what you pay for as far as the ';Fronton'; it is a VLT video lottery terminal. No coins dropping paper vouchers you have to cash in with a cashier nice bar area and one of the only two places you can snoke in public in RI. 2nd floor.. I hope this helps enjoy!!!!

Well, it looks like we won%26#39;t stay at the Best Western Mainstay. And I%26#39;m also now thinking we won%26#39;t even both with the Casino. We%26#39;ve done one trip to Newport (many many years ago) and stayed at the Hotel Viking. We%26#39;re on the Cape and hope to take a long week end trip to Newport in February, see a few mansions, enjoy a few shops, and have a nice dinner somewhere. Thanks for the information from everyone.

Good decision. ;-) Not a great place.