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The Rockwell House Inn has an established history of serving the Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts
business community since 1992. We offer an alternative to the sterile hotel environment that can often leave you wondering what city you;re in. The Inn, with its location in the heart of the historic downtown Bristol waterfront district, will help you turn the ordinary
business trip into the extraordinary. You can leave your car and walk to
restaurants and
pubs, as well as enjoy the East Bay
Bike Path (15 miles long) just blocks from the Inn. We are an easy commute to Providence and Newport. In the evening, relax with a glass of sherry in one of our parlors or in the comfort of your
room. A guest
refrigerator stocked with ice is provided on the porch. The following services are available:
Phone port for
modem hook-up. No charge for local calls. Daily chamber service. Who are our Corporate Clients? Corporate guests are those who stay Sunday through Thursday, holidays excluded. Corporate rate is based on single occupancy;
breakfast for these guests is generally served 7:00-8:00 AM. (Add $35.00 to corporate rate for additional person in
room.). When booking your reservation, please identify yourself as a corporate guest. You will be asked to provide the name of your Company and/or Company you are visiting. Be prepared to confirm your reservation with your credit card as well as arrange your check-in time. We look forward to offering you a;home away from home; on your next
business trip!
Each of the four spacious
guestrooms are elegantly appointed with a blend of antiques and special pieces selected by Debra for that particular
room. They offer a private
bath with terry cloth robes,
hairdryer, lighted makeup
mirror at a separate vanity area, and
iron/
ironing board. Daily chamber service is provided, as well as a full complement of
bath amenities (never tested on animals!). The Roger Williams
Room is located on the first floor and features a king-sized bed, a gas-log fireplace, and a private
bath. The Charles Rockwell
Room is located on the second floor and features a king-sized bed and a private
bath. The Major Babbitt
Room is located on the second floor and features a queen-sized bed, a
garden view, and a private
bath. The Giles Luther
Room is located on the second floor and features a king-sized bed, a gas-log fireplace, and a private
bath.
Make yourself at home. The
rooms reflect the warmth and charm of an elegant private home, with exceptional inlaid hardwood floors, three working fireplaces, high ceilings, 8-foot pocket doors and spectacular stenciling throughout. The Rockwell House Inn boasts very large common
rooms and guest quarters with 10-foot ceilings. Front and back parlors open to each other, as well as to the
dining room through the pocket doors offering a grand, open, feeling. The Inn sits on a private half-acre of land that includes a fishpond and waterfall as well as vegatable and flower
gardens. Each of the four spacious guest quarters is elegantly appointed with antiques and has king, queen, or twin beds. They offer private
baths, terry cloth robes, hair blowers, lighted make-up
mirrors,
iron/
ironing boards, 'soothing sounds of nature' machines and A/C.
Two guest rooms have working gas log fireplaces. Daily chamber service is provided. Linger on the
breakfast porch or candlelit
dining room, stroll through our half acre
garden, read in one of our comfortable parlors or catch the local flavor from the front porch. In the evening, sip sherry from the
bar while you view a
movie from our extensive
video collection, add a piece to our ongoing jigsaw puzzle, or escape to the privacy of your own
room. Your full time host and innkeeper Debra, formerly a speech pathologist, and Steve, in the wine
business for almost 2 decades will immediately make you feel at home, plan your daily excursions and guide you to Bristol's culinary delights. Visit our
Guestrooms
Rockwell House Policies. King Size Bed/or Twins Working Fireplace, Private
Bath, a/c. King Size Bed/or Twins Private
Bath, a/c. Queen Size Bed Private
Bath,
Garden View, a/c. Extra person in
room. All rates include full
breakfast and evening sherry. The rates do not include a 7% RI sales tax and 6% hotel tax. In season rates apply April 15 - October 30. Deposits: Prepayment in full required for one night's lodging to guarantee your reservation. Stays of two or more nights require a 50% deposit. The balance of your account is due upon arrival. Cancellation Policy: Reservations canceled within 14 days of scheduled arrival will be charged the full amount for a one-night stay or 50% for longer stays. Cancellations made within 72 hours will be assessed the full amount for the dates reserved. Cancellations will only be honored if you have spoken directly with the innkeeper and received a cancellation number. We will not be responsible for messages left on answering machines or sent by e-mail. Check-In Time is by appointment between 2:00-8:00pm and must be arranged in advance; later by special arrangement. Check-Out Time is by 11:00am. 2 night minimum stay required for weekends; 3 nights for holiday weekends and special events. Children over 12 welcome. Sorryno pets allowed. To preserve the
beauty of the Inn, and in consideration of other guests, smoking is limited to outside areas. Payment: Deposits: By credit card or personal check. Balance: cash, personal check, travelers checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover or Diners
Club, upon arrival.
Vacations at the Rockwell House Inn. Enjoy afternoon
tea in our picturesque
garden and evening sherry in our romantic fireplaced 'courting corner' (the perfect place to rekindle...) After a restful sleep, awaken to a hearty
breakfast highlighted by one of Debra's sumptuous hot entrees like Dutch puffed pancakes, stuffed
breakfast pudding with cinnamon apples or french toast. Of course you'll want to sample the fresh fruit with yogurt topped with our homemade granola, freshly ground and brewed gourmet
coffee and teas, delicious homemade muffins and cakes, and fresh bread baked daily. Make yourself at home... Linger in our
breakfast room, stroll through the
garden, read in one of our parlors or catch the local flavor from the front porch. Your full-time host Debra will immediately make you feel at home, plan your daily excursions and guide you to Bristol's culinary delights. Don't be surprised if you fall in love with Misha, our often photographed, non-allergenic, family dog (Bichon-Poodle?).
From New York Providence
Airport: Interstate 95N to exit #20, 195E (Cape Cod). Take Exit #7, Rte 114S. Travel south through Barrington, Warren and into Bristol, approx. 11 miles. Hope Street (Rte 114) bears to the left of the flag pole. We are 3 blocks past the flag pole on the left. 95S or 93S to 24S. Follow signs to Fall River. Immediately after the 195 merge with 24, take exit 8A for 24S (again) to Newport. Use Bristol/Portsmouth exit. Turn right off exit. Proceed over Mt. Hope Bridge. Bear left at fork onto 114N/Hope Street. We are 3 doors past Linden Place mansion on the right. Exit Mass Pike at exit 10, Worcester/Auburn. Follow signs for 20E/146S. Follow 20E ~5 miles to 146S to Providence. Merge onto 95S and immediately get into the left lane and take 195E. Take Exit #7, Rte 114S. Travel south through Barrington, Warren and into Bristol, approx. 11 miles. Hope Street (Rte 114) bears to the left of the flag pole. We are 3 blocks past the flag pole on the left. Coordinates for our Yachting Friends: Latitude N 41° 40' 32.3 Longitude W 71° 17' 16.6. The Rockwell House Inn is located two blocks from the town pier.
Parking is available behind the Inn. Due to the steep incline of the driveway, it must be approached from the north (heading south on Hope Street.) Please approach at a 45 degree angle and proceed with caution to the rear of the house. Pull up (or back in) to the white picket fence. Thank you! On street
parking is available if you prefer.
Welcome to the Rockwell House Inn Bed
Breakfast. Our home, built in 1809, is situated in the heart of Bristol's Historic Downtown Waterfront District, one block from the Bristol Harbor, a stones throw from the Narragansett Bay. It was built by Col. Giles Luther, the first recorded Parade Marshall of Bristol's famous Fourth of July Parade, in the traditional Federal style. Now it exhibits Federal, Georgian, Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian features. At the turn of the 20th century, Charles Rockwell donated the building to the Bristol District Nursing Association and it became the town's medical clinic. In 1991, we lovingly restored the home, making it one of Bristol's finest residences and opened the Rockwell House Inn Bed
Breakfast. Since opening, we have served thousands of guests from coast-to-coast and around the world. The Inn has been featured in Connecticut Magazine,Country Homes Magazine, the New York Times, Boston Globe, Newsday and Yankee Magazine. Debra has been seen in 'On the Menu' on the Food Network. We are a 3 Diamond AAA and 3 Star Mobil property. Proudly listed on. Learn more about our home. The Rockwell House Inn is for Sale -- Click to Learn More. © 2001 Rockwell House Inn
info@rockwellhouseinn.com. Adams Design Group, Ltd.
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