Caterina Conti

Review of Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Cha...

Castle Hill Inn is set on a stunningly lovely and ...

Castle Hill Inn is set on a stunningly lovely and quiet part of Newport, yet it is near to Mansions and dining/shopping. I stayed at one of their beach houses which had been recently refurbished and was very comfortable. The beach house's deck was steps from the water with a small but pristine private beach area. Mother's Day luncheon was quite enjoyable and service was spot on - from the front desk to the restaurant to room service. The views from every place on the estate are spectacular. A facial in the Mansion itself was soothing and well done. So you might wonder why I did not give it 5 stars? It's all in the details. The food was good but simple. If you are a foodie, better dining is available in town. While the beds were incredibly comfortable, they were at thigh high level and the bathroom makeup mirror was mounted at approx. 6 feet - not very practical. There were also some housekeeping issues which surprised me because for the most part, the inn's facilities and room were very clean. However, the microwave had not been wiped down after a red juice had obviously exploded inside along with a glass with lipstick stain on the nightstand and a plate placed in the kitchen cabinets which was visibly wiped and returned to the cabinet without cleaning. I always wash all glasses whenever I am in an hotel but these were a few too many instances for this caliber of inn. Thankfully, the rest of the stay, location and services were just wonderful so I still recommend the place. (And, one last suggestion, if you run the dishwasher - which along with the refrigerator was not refurbished), do so when you are leaving because it is loud! )