Forty 1 North

I had a large dinner party here in the backroom which they can turn the pool table into a long table. We had 16 people and it was PERFECT. We had the best time!! Since it is inside, if you reserve this area try and have a drink outside first if it is nice! The staff (Morgan & her team) were incredibly helpful, food was so great and drinks were fantastic. Thank you to Riley for helping us get everything all set up as well! Would recommend for a private dinner for a birthday, event, etc!

Docked in a prime harbor location, flanked by white yachts making their summer debut, Forty 1° North is a sleek and sophisticated boutique hot spot, offering an antidote to the more staid Gilded Age Newport scene. A design-forward coastal retreat, you come here to watch the sun set, with martini in hand and oysters on the way. Design: The vibe is polished yet relaxed. At first glance is an entrance sculpture made of hundreds of iridescent shells nestled between woven wood doors and front porch rockers. Inside, the lobby is a textured fever dream—wood, linen, glass, velvet—all wrapped in calming neutrals, with blue tiles and floor mosaics that shimmer in the natural light like beach glass. Sea breezes drift in through open floor-to-ceiling windows. And the soundtrack? Seagulls and vintage jazz. The Room: My niece and I took the stairs—preemptively burning calories before dinner—and felt like we were climbing aboard a luxury yacht (think slim wooden railings, metal fastenings, and a chandelier made of cascading shells). We booked the Grand Suite—a splurge, yes, but bigger than my NYC apartment and infinitely more glamorous. The balcony alone deserved its own zip code! We spent several minutes gawking at the marina and Narragansett Bay before mapping out the rest of the place: an open-concept dining and living room (fireplace included, obviously), a soaking tub deep enough to snorkel (hello Malin + Goetz products), and a second bedroom with its own fireplace for my niece, who unpacked while I soaked. I loved the thoughtful details everywhere: a live plant in the shower, ribbon-wrapped Forty 1° North pencils, smooth stones nestled in the fireplace. It all felt personal, like a friend with great taste had invited us to stay the weekend. Even if the Grand Suite is out of your budget, splurge for the water view—it’s a front-row seat to multimillion dollar yachts and sailboats as well as the best sunsets in town and well worth the upgrade. Otherwise, you can take advantage of really good rates on “city views” and spend your time in the property’s common areas: The Oval Bar & Lounge (fireside martinis, thank you very much), The Grill, a delicious indoor/outdoor steakhouse that skips the cigar-club energy, The Library, complete with a billiards table and seafaring books, And The Pavilion Bar, summer's unofficial headquarters for yacht-watching and Aperol spritzing. Dining:
We went full Gatsby at The Grill. Champagne? Veuve. Caviar? Petrossian. Steak? Wagyu. Lobster? Drenched in butter. Desserts? One of each, please. An unexpected highlight: a teetering tower of steakhouse-style onion rings, crisp enough to be heard across state lines. Quite possibly the best I’ve ever had. Oh, and the oysters… freshly-shucked, served with a mignonette made from crushed ice, champagne vinegar, and a few secret ingredients. Result: the mignonette melts as you slurp, chilling the oyster all the way down! We didn’t want the trip to be all indulgence so we took advanta

From the moment we stepped in the hotel, we felt the love! Every single person was so friendly, helpful, and professional. And the valets-OMG! So responsible, timely, caring and a pleasure to ride with! Beautiful hotel, well maintained and cared for but the knowledgeable, concerned staff sets them apart!