Venues In Rhode Island

Nestled in the heart of Newport's vibrant waterfront district, the Francis Malbone House offers a refined and intimate setting for your next corporate meeting, social gathering, or celebratory event in Rhode Island. Our historic property features a beautifully appointed dining room that serves as our main event space, comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests. In addition, we offer two elegant fireplaced parlors, a cozy library, and a charming tea room—ideal for breakout sessions, small group gatherings, or relaxed socializing.

Whether you're planning a strategy session, bridal shower, birthday celebration, bachelorette party, or an intimate work retreat, our versatile spaces provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable and personalized experience. We offer business-ready amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and catering options, all supported by our attentive staff to ensure every detail is thoughtfully executed. For more information, please call us at 800-846-0392 or submit an online request for proposal to receive your customized event package

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Small Meeting Packages

Our "Small Meeting Packages" include eight deluxe guestrooms (additional rooms available upon request), full gourmet breakfast, meeting room, meeting refreshments, basic audio/visual equipment, lunch, afternoon tea and off-street parking.

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What We Offer Corporate Planners

Eighteen Luxurious Bedrooms with King or Queen Size Beds
Private Baths in All Rooms, Many with Jacuzzis
Complimentary Wi-Fi
In-Room A/C and Working Fireplaces
Five Comfortable and Versatile Fireplaced Meeting Rooms
Two Fireplaced Parlors - 16' X 15' - Seat 5 To 10 Persons

Fireplaced Library - 16' X 13' - Seat 5 To 10 Persons
Fireplaced Dining Room - 20' X 20' - Seat 15 To 20 Persons
Fireplaced Dining Room - 16' X 12' - Seat 5 To 10 Persons
On-Site Business Equipment
On-Site Luncheons
Listed on The National Register of Historic Places

Meeting Planning

As Innkeepers we have the knowledge and expertise to assist you in planning an unforgettable meeting. Below is a sample of what Newport offers and what we can help to arrange:

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Tour Newport's Historic Mansions from the Gilded Age
Battle the big fish and let us arrange a deep-sea fishing charter
Take a relaxing sunset cruise around Newport's Harbor aboard 78-foot schooners, the Madeleine or Adirondack
America's Cup Charters - Charter actual 12-meter boats that raced in America's Cup

Rent Jet Ski's, Sailboats, Kayaks, Scooters or Bicycles
Have a private wine-tasting hosted by Newport's Award-winning vineyards
Have an unforgettable clambake overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Challenge each other on real grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame