Two RI Hotels Named Among Top 20 In the World

As a part of Travel and Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards,” the 100 best hotels in the world were ranked , and two Rhode Island hotels were among the top 20.

Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport and Ocean House in Watch Hill were ranked 18th and 19th, respectively.

What made them stand out?

Here is what Travel and Leisure had to say about the two luxurious hotels that offer picturesque ocean views, along with world-class dining and amenities.

Chanler at Cliff Walk – “There are only twenty rooms at the Chanler, built in 1873 as a private summer home. Each guest room is individually named and designed--some reflect a French Provincial style, others have Greek revival details--though all are luxuriously appointed with heated bathroom floors, wet bars, and antique prints or original oil paintings. Reservations are strongly recommended at the Chanler’s well-regarded restaurant, Spiced Pear. The kitchen opens up to an elegant dining room with Atlantic Ocean views; organic, seasonal New England fare includes zinfandel-poached pear and Maine diver scallops served with a sunchoke puree.”

Ocean House – “Built in 1868 on a windswept bluff with views of the Atlantic, the Victorian hotel once catered to moneyed aristocrats but was eventually torn down. Redone to the tune of $146 million, the property is as grand as ever: expansive decks and manicured croquet lawns are a nod to old-world glamour, while the light-filled 49 guest rooms and 39 suites have modern bathrooms (oversize soaking tubs; marble tiles) and custom-made dark wood furnishings. On the ground floor there's the farm-to-table Seasons restaurant, with a veranda overlooking a private white-sand beach-the perfect spot to idle away an afternoon, cocktail in hand. What more could you want for a summer getaway?”

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