Forty 1º North Marina Resort
Rhode Island · United States
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Character and identity
Forty 1º North sits directly on Newport harbour, steps from Bowen's and Bannister's wharves, with its own state-of-the-art marina that makes it a natural stop for arriving by sea. The mood is maritime and midcentury rather than gilded, with Hitchcock films screening in the library and a design language built around light, air and water. Across 28 rooms plus two cottages, every window faces south for year-round sun. The Grill is a serious dockside steakhouse pouring Pat LaFrieda dry-aged cuts and A5 Wagyu, with Christie's offering New England seafood through an Asian tapas lens. Service is hushed and discreet.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate travellers who want Newport's waterfront without the gilded boutique cliche, plus boaters using the marina. Steakhouse devotees and anyone chasing a serious Wagyu or seafood-tower dinner will be at home. It's also one of the few Newport hotels genuinely built for winter, with fireplaces and soaking tubs in every room.
Should look elsewhere:
Families needing connecting rooms or kids' programming, and anyone wanting a beachfront resort rather than a working harbour. Travellers requiring step-free access should call ahead, as accessible rooms aren't bookable online. If you want flashy glamour or a buzzy lobby scene, the deliberately discreet register here will read as quiet.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is how seriously it takes Newport's maritime identity, from the south-facing rooms and on-site marina to a steakhouse that holds its own against big-city peers. Spend the money if you're a couple or a boating party who values discretion over spectacle. Book one of the two cottages for more space, and don't overlook the shoulder seasons given the winter-ready design.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Front desk
- Game room
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
