William Gyles Guesthouse in Newport RI, USA, North America
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Property DescriptionHome of the Newport International Hostel. Just given the Let's Go USA 'Thumbs-Up' choice as the hostel too good to miss!!! We offer quiet, comfortable dorm accommodations by the sea all year 'round in beautiful, historic Newport, Rhode Island. Current seasonal price is $16 per bed per night and includes a complimentary self-prepared breakfast. The guesthouse is located at 16 Howard St, Newport, in a newly-renovated historic home known as the William Gyles House. Discounts are available for local restaurants and selected historic sites. Free internet and free parking are nearby. Wireless Internet capability at the hostel (WIFI). Bicycles are available for hire. The dining room/common room is packed with Newport and travel information and other reading materials. The modern common kitchen is equipped with essentials. In Newport you will have the opportunity to get a taste of America's former Colonial life and oppulent times of the Guilded Age, enjoy the crashing surf of beautiful beaches, participate in some of the numerous special events and festivals held here, and be a part of Newport's vibrant night life. All of this is within walking distance of the guesthouse. In winter enjoy Christmas in Newport, seal watching tours, The Newport Winter Festival, to name a few. In summer - world-renowned music festivals, sailing regattas, boat shows, cultural festivals, tennis championships, waterfront food festivals. So don't miss out on the fun! This guesthouse is owned and operated by the former manager of the HI-USA Boston Hostel, Merrilee Zellner. |
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Directions
ADDRESSWilliam Gyles Guesthouse 16 Howard Street Newport RI, USA DIRECTIONSBonanza Bus Lines services Newport. Convenient bus service is available from Boston, Cape Cod, or New York City. Inexpensive local bus is available to and from Providence, Rhode Island. Approximate travel time between Newport and New York City is 3 hours; Newport and Boston is 1½ hours; Newport and Cape Cod is 2½ hours. Walking directions to 16 Howard Street from Newport Transportation & Visitor Information Center: The Transportation & Visitor Information Center where you will arrive if coming by bus is on America's Cup Avenue. Keeping the water on your right walk about 1/8 mile to where America's Cup feeds into Memorial Drive. Thames St. will be on the right. Take a right on Thames St. Continue straight for about 8 blocks. When you see a sign on a brick wall on your right that says "Vincent's On the Pier" you have reached Howard St. Take a left. (Howard St. is a one way street going towards the waterfront. If driving you will need to take the next left on Pope St., then left on Spring St., then a left on Howard) 16 Howard St. is the large white house with black shutters - third house on the left. By Bus to Newport: Bonanza Bus lines services Newport. From Boston take a bus from Bonanza Bus Lines (Peter Pan or Bonanza) from South Station to either Providence or Newport. If to Providence, then change to a Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus (this is the cheapest way to travel on public transportaton between Newport and Boston). From any other location take a bus to Providence then take a Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) bus to Newport. Follow walking directions above. By car to Newport: From points north - 95S, exit 4S (south of Providence), to 138E to Newport. From Cape cod - 6W to 195W, to 24S, to 138E to Newport. From points west - 95N to 4S (just before Providence), to 138E to Newport. By Train, then bus to Newport: Take AMTRAK train to Providence. Change to Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) bus for Newport. By air to Providence: The T.F. Green airport outside of Providence, RI, is the closest airport to Newport. The best way to get to the William Gyles Guesthouse from the airport is by a minivan shuttle service run by Cozy Cab. Cost from airport to Newport is $20 one way. For reservation call 1-800-846-1502 if out of the area or 401-846-2500 if in Rhode Island. Ask them to drop you off at the William Gyles Guesthouse in Newport. The people from Cozy Cab may want to drop you off at a hotel near the hostel rather than at the hostel. If so, have them drop you off at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Newport. From there you can get to the hostel by catching a local cab ($4) or by walking 15 minutes along the waterfront (beautiful walk!). This scenario could happen because you are taking an airport "shuttle" which costs $20, not a private taxi, which costs $75. If they drop you off at the hostel when taking the shuttle, thank them profusely because they went out of their way for you and gave you special treatment. For more information visit: www.cozytrans.com |
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