The MICHELIN Guide’s hotel awards for the current year placed The Chanler at Cliff Walk in the upper tier with Two MICHELIN Keys. Keys are the hotel side signal of quality that mirror the restaurant Stars, with 3 levels that tell travelers what to expect. One Key is a very special stay. Two Keys is an exceptional stay. Three Keys is reserved for an extraordinary stay. In the fresh United States update that accompanied the global Key reveal, The Chanler’s page shows Two MICHELIN Keys.
This result makes immediate sense when you look at the property’s position and service model. The mansion sits at 117 Memorial Boulevard on a bluff at the northern gateway to the Cliff Walk. Easton’s Beach is just below, and the paved, easier section of the path begins steps from the front lawn. That means you can walk south toward the famous Forty Steps viewpoint or simply settle into the gardens and terraces with ocean views without committing to a long hike. It is a unique blend of cocooned mansion experience and direct access to one of New England’s signature coastal walks.
The Ultimate Guide to Bellevue Avenue: Newport’s Mansions, Museums, Cafés, and Shops in One ScrollInside, the scale is intimate at 20 rooms, and the spaces lean into period detail. Many rooms include fireplaces and deep soaking baths, which makes shoulder season and winter stays as appealing as peak summer. The hotel’s amenities list includes a complimentary Cadillac house car to town when available, a helpful touch for dinner runs or quick hops to Bellevue Avenue’s museum and mansion corridor.
Dining on site spans a tasting menu experience at Cara and a more relaxed scene at Remy’s Loose, so you can plan a full evening on property or mix a pre dinner terrace drink with a short ride into town. The staff leans attentive without overt fuss, and the mansion scale keeps public areas social but not busy. On calm mornings, guests step right onto the Cliff Walk for sunrise light and return to breakfast without ever starting a car.
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Nearby sights come concentrated and close. Easton’s Beach offers a flat sand walk within view of the hotel. The Forty Steps viewpoint sits a little south along the path with classic granite and breaker scenes. A short drive brings you to the start of the famous Bellevue Avenue’s line up of Gilded Age houses and the International Tennis Hall of Fame complex. If you plot a low mileage weekend, this location makes it simple.
The Two Key award reflects the combination of intimate scale, attentive service, and a front row perch over the Atlantic that has defined The Chanler’s draw for years. In a year when MICHELIN widened its hotel selection and made a global reveal, this is a Newport choice that reads as exceptional in both setting and execution.
