My daughter and I had a great stay at the Wayside Inn. The inn is a lovely old mansion right in the heart of Bellevue Drive. Lorraine was a cheerful and gracious hostess. She answered emails promptly and allowed for an early check in. It felt more like we were guests in her home rather than guests staying at a local hotel or bed and breakfast. The room was spacious, private, and comfortable. A nice touch was the full size refrigerator in the hallway, where we could store drinks and snacks.
The best part of the stay was the breakfast, served in an elegant dining room. There were homemade muffins (the aroma of which seeped through the house the night before), a delicious fresh fruit parfait, bagels and English muffins. For those reviewers who complained about the breakfast, I have to say that I had absolutely no complaints. It was a lovely way to start the day, complete with lively conversation with Lorraine, who joined us for a cup of coffee.
If you want all the amenities of a 4-star hotel, maybe this is not the place for you. But if you want a homey, warm environment in the heart of historic Newport, Lorraine's place is a great choice. The old house has its quirks, as one would expect, but it also has charm. I was very happy with my stay at the Wayside Inn.