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While settling into your room, a bar cart arrives with a choice of a complimentary glass of wine or a daily signature cocktail. The hotel was a revered New England summer destination for more than a century until it fell into disrepair and finally closed. As a Relais & Châteaux member, along with top-notch accommodations and service, the resort offers exemplary dining. The dinner-only Coast restaurant lines a wraparound windowed conservatory overlooking the grounds. Settle into a really comfortable cushioned wicker seat to enjoy a five-course tasting menu, either meat- and fish-oriented or vegetarian.
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While Weekapaug guests cannot enjoy beach service or cabanas at Ocean House, the beach is public for sand castle building. There is also an outdoor shower to wash off the ocean beach sand at the end of the day. This Rhode Island luxury hotel was meticulously reconstructed to pay tribute to its storied past and offer exceptional personal experiences for guests, members and residents.
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We did a real estate scoping drive with the top down around Watch Hill and over to Ocean House’s sister property, the Weekapaug Inn. The design details of Ocean House speak to the resort’s commitment to history and craftsmanship. The area of Watch Hill is small but charming; known mostly for spectacular second and third homes. A downtown strip of a dozen stores and casual restaurants are ready for a browse. The highlight of downtown Watch Hill is the vintage flying horse carousel. It’s vintage quality is complete with sticks to try and catch the rings.
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There are plenty of daily activities to keep guests of all ages busy. There is such a variety of cuisine you’re sure to find something scrumptious. The in room dining options are also excellent with a creative bento-style option from the culinary team. Families love the Dune Grass Suite for its two bedroom layout with a charming kids bunk room. Luxe Recess helps many families book these suites, but a word of warning. If you’d like to book one for a week in July or August, reach out to us the November prior to secure availability.
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Guests can enjoy the amenities of a new home combined with the charm of a historic residence. Ocean House is also part of the Mercedes-Benz Hotel Program and boasts complimentary access to the resort’s fleet of Mercedes. The convertibles, sedans, and SUVs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families would be best suited to book rooms in the Deluxe category or above, as Traditional rooms only sleep two. Deluxe waterfront suites are worth the extra cost, as many come with balconies and ocean views of the Atlantic. The Ocean House offers uncompromising service from the moment you arrive. The lobby is not large, but a peak at the upscale boutique or the guests sipping their cocktails on wrap-around verandahs gets one in vacation mode quickly.
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The hotel’s art collection is an adult delight and includes great illustrators like Ludwig Bemelmans. Along with his series "Goodbye to the Ritz," the Madeleine illustrator’s panels from the Onassis yacht, Christina O, are on view. Even the 49 standard rooms don’t hold back on spectacle and space; the large entryway ends at a marble counter topping a fridge (loaded with complimentary soft drinks and local beers) and a cupboard with coffee fixings. A coat closet and wardrobe create a home away from home where everything may be stored easily.
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The nine standalone beach cottages range in size from two-bedroom bungalows to seven-bedroom homes, some with private terraces and pools. Cottages come with personalized concierge service, yet still have full access to the resort’s amenities, as well as the amenities of the nearby Weekapaug Inn. But the real fun begins when booking one of the twenty signature suites at Ocean House for the ultimate beach vacation in New England. Options at Ocean House range from traditional hotel rooms to residential suites to rental homes. Hotel room décor is classic New England 20th-century décor in muted neutrals, blues, or yellows and with custom wood furnishings and coastal artwork in the forty-nine rooms and suites.
In the sleepy coastal village of Watch Hill, an hour-drive from Newport
Ocean House’s Ocean & Harvest Spa and COAST fine dining restaurant are also Forbes Five-Star rated, making Ocean House one of only fourteen Five-Star resorts in the world to hold this honor. A culinary experience might include a class on French cheeses or a private tasting and cellar tour with the hotel’s sommelier. At the end of the night, unwind by the beachside fire pits or see a classic film in the screening room. For shopping, the lobby boutique offers a great selection of upscale children’s clothing and toys for younger kids, and some exclusive brands in the adult section.
But for a vacation that captures the pure nostalgia of an Americana beach vacation, combined with the utmost in luxury, nowhere on the East coast comes close to Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Fans of The Breakers in Palm Beach will feel right at home at the Ocean House. Known best for its massive historic mansions and architecture, history buffs will find plenty to occupy their time. And for those looking to do a little retail therapy, downtown is chock full of shopping.
Guests staying in signature suites also have access to the members-only Club Room at The Bistro, a private dining room with wood-paneled walls, a fireplace, and an intimate outdoor veranda. Signature suites are individually decorated and range from studios to three bedrooms. One of the most indulgent suites at the Ocean House is the Tower Suite, a four-story suite with spectacular sea views and a spiral staircase that leads to a widow’s walk.
Guests of Ocean House also have access to amenities at the Weekapaug Inn (review coming soon!), a ten-minute drive away. Ocean House’s activities tend to be more formal, such as afternoon teas and tastings. The Weekapaug Inn host a myriad of summer activities like nature walks with their on staff naturalist. Our kids loved exploring the nearby shores by foot and by boat.
In fact, guests at this historic Rhode Island luxury hotel are given departure gifts that feel like favor bags from an exclusive weekend party you were lucky enough to attend. It’s not easy for a hotel to earn the coveted multiple five-star status of Ocean House. The extensive range of activities, restaurants, and the spectacular setting make it a rare destination. Even when the beach service is closed outside of summer, walks are still marvelous in sweaters and coats. During the summer, Ocean House offers a Sand Castles kids’ program with morning and evening activity programming.
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