Recently stayed here with my boyfriend. We usually stay at the Newport Marriott but we wanted to give the Viking a try. The room was quite nice as was the pool area. However we were somewhat disappointed with the bar. The atmosphere there does not seem to match
with the overall atmosphere of the rest of the Viking. There were 3 big TV's tuned to sports channels which to us seemed totally out of place. Seems like nice backgound music would be much better in that setting than sports on TV!
Overall we enjoyed our stay but feel the location and the view from the room does not come close to the Newport Marriott. Better location, nicer rooms, nicer bar area, water views at the Marriott.

I booked a last minute stay at Hotel Viking for an overnight while visiting my son at college. Since it was off season in Newport rooms were available at great rates. I love the location on Bellevue Ave as it's just down the road from Salve Regina, the Cliff Walk and mansions as well as easy walking distance to most shops and restaurants in town. The hotel has great historic ambience which is apparent as you approach it from the street; it is both large and welcoming. A friendly bellman ran out as soon as I drove up and offered to park my car and also showed me where I could self park right across the street (valet or self park for $15). Check-in was easy, and the desk clerk spent a few minutes choosing a room he thought I would enjoy - a basic queen room which overlooked the courtyard. I stayed in Room 2019 and it looked like most of the odd-numbered 2000's faced the pleasant courtyard. Except for some wear and tear behind the reception desk, the hotel looked very fresh, pleasantly antique, but airy and light. The room was lovely and good-sized with traditional, subdued decor and clean, modern amenities. It had a Keurig coffee maker and a small, honor-system bar and fridge, and my only complaint was that there was a sign explaining the coffee/tea would cost $3 a cup - jeez, even a roadside motel let's you make free coffee in the rooms. There was a Continental breakfast available for $9.95 which looked fresh but limited. A complimentary local newspaper was delivered to my door in the morning. The bar and restaurant looked inviting, but I did not have a chance to try it out.
Overall, a very lovely experience, and I would definitely return.

Good hotel in excellent location. Parking a little expensive for middle of winter but overall a very good hotel with lots of amenities

Stayed at this hotel a weekend in january. when we drove up the hill and saw the hotel we were struck by how beautiful it was.. they still had the outside dressed for christmas. the room were beautifully decorated and spacious. i would definetly return and would recommend !