Travel + Leisure just published its World’s Best 2025 lists and The Chanler at Cliff Walk scored again. In the Favorite Inns in the Continental United States category, The Chanler ranked no. 4 with a reader score of 94.55. The list highlights intimate properties where service, location, and personality carry the day. The Chanler fits that brief exactly.
The property’s advantage begins at the front lawn. The Chanler overlooks Easton’s Beach at the northern gateway to the Cliff Walk. That puts guests steps from a paved section of the path for morning walks, easy access to the Forty Steps viewpoint to the south, and a clear sightline to the Atlantic from gardens and terraces. It is a location that bakes coastal time into the day without effort.
Inside, there are 20 rooms and suites. Each is individually styled with period details so the experience feels like a true mansion stay, not a generic boutique. Many rooms include fireplaces and deep soaking baths, which turns shoulder season into a comfortable choice. Service is attentive in a way that readers of both magazines respond to. Details cited by guests range from anticipatory touches to housekeeping that keeps rooms pristine through the day.
Food and drink give you options when the sea breeze picks up. Cara anchors refined evenings with a tasting menu experience. The bar and terrace offer cocktails and lighter plates when you want to keep things relaxed. Because everything sits on property, you can plan a full evening without leaving the grounds and still feel connected to the water.
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The surrounding neighborhood adds variety within minutes. Easton’s Beach lies just below for a sand walk. The mansion corridor on Bellevue Avenue starts close by, with the International Tennis Hall of Fame and major house museums a short ride away. If you are building a low stress itinerary, The Chanler’s address cuts down on time in transit and replaces it with time outside.
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best survey is one of the most cited reader rankings in the travel industry. Earning a top five spot and a score above 94 among inns nationwide is a clear signal that the hotel’s service model and setting resonate with discerning guests. For Newport planning, it means The Chanler belongs on any short list for an intimate coastal stay with strong dining and instant access to the Cliff Walk.
