There is a reason why there are so many 5-star review on this place--old management. Apparently Inns of Newport acquired this place back in April, and never bothered to update the website to reflect the lack of in-building breakfast and the fact that the couple who owned the place aren't around.

My fiancée and I chose this place based on old Trip Advisor reviews and on a coworker's rec; of course, aside from the "Part of the Inns of Newport" line on the website, we had no way of knowing that what they experienced was no longer available. Perhaps the funny bathroom cleaner smell and atrocious wi-fi (unusably slow) would have been forgivable if I had known beforehand that this place was no longer under the scrutiny of a couple who owned the place and lived in it. I would have been fine with having to leave the building and walk down the street to have breakfast if I didn't think I'd be able to roll out of bed and get some homemade granola (no longer existent). As it was, it is one of the cheaper b&bs around Newport, and it is in a historical building. If they decide to update the website so people know what to expect, that's one thing. It's another to operate under false pretenses. I can't recommend a place that can't update its own website.

Location is phenomenal and parking is a major plus. There are a few B&Bs on the same street operated by Inns of Newport. Apparently breakfast was served in the one next door, not in our own B&B. No one told us that, and I went downstairs in the am expecting to find breakfast going on, but there was no one. There were no hosts seen at all during our stay. I also didn't see any other guests, although I did hear them. In that sense, it felt like staying in an apartment in an apartment building. Not your typical mom and pop B&B kind of place.

It was cute, homey and clean, however. And with the location and parking, we were pleased. Room was very small though, FYI.

what a wonderfull place to stay, the staff expecially Dean was so helpfull.
when we arrived we got upgraded which was great the house was wonderfull a great spot for exploring newport with free parking a great advantage when staying in newport.
we visit newport regular and usually stay a couple of blocks further up the road but on future visits i will stay at Melville house in future as it was so quaint .
Rick also owns other properties in the same street and we were offered a choice of accomadations and shown around by Dean who was so helpfull.breakfast was fantastic with fresh items everyday.
Thanks for making our stay so enyoyable, Karen & Stewart Tittley, UK

I came here in May 2007 with my friend, then returned again in May 2008 with a group of freinds. The Melville house is great find, their prices are lower compared to a majority of the other B&B's, its located 2 blocks up from Thames St and the food is excellent. The breakfasts were always hearty and the afternoon baked goods were always a treat. The rooms are comfy and standard for B&B's: either a double or queen bed, all rooms had a private bathroom and homey decor. There is on-site parking which is a plus.
I can honestly say I have no complaints about this place