http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/hid35428 TravelPost.com - Hotel reviews, information, and rates from thousands of websites http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956215 Staff was courteous. The hotel was historic and charming.Could hear the person above us walking around. Took too long for valet to get car. Nice, pleasant and helpful staff. But for the size of the hotel, it seemed short on staff. Concierge was helpful when there was one there but they weren't there all the time and front desk was often too busy to help. Same goes for the valets and porters. If you aren't on the top floor, you will hear guests staying above you. All in all, great location and historic hotel but don't expect it to be too restful. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956215 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956216 I liked the Historic feel to the hotel which blended well with the town of Newport.Our room was not cleaned after the first night we stayed there. Hotel Viking is located in walking distance to all attractions in Newport. It has a historic ambiance, and I would definitely stay at this hotel again. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956216 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956218 Great location, with a great staff!Nothing. Great hotel with awesome amenities. Good location and prompt service. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956218 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956219 The location was good.Room was worn looking discolored tiles cracked sink, no drain, water marks on the ceiling etc. I feel that they gave us an undecorated room. The rug had crumbs on it for 2 days and it took several complaints to have them clean it adequately. They charged us 20 dollars to park and we had to park in the employee parking lot or use valet service which would of course have cost us more. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956219 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956220 Loved the location & the fact that it's within walking distance to downtown, dining, shopping & the beach. Loved the historic architecture & decor.Do not stay in an unrenovated part of the building! The renovated room was nice but small & no privacy bathroom - frosted glass door & no fan! Overall I would stay here again because it is a nice historic hotel in a good location with a lovely spa & indoor swimming pool. They first put us in an old, unrenovated wing far from the elevators, with peeling paint & cracks in the ceiling. Luckily when I asked they switched us to a renovated wing but which was only available for two of our three night stay - but then they never moved us out of the better room after all. So that was very good & we were very grateful for that. And though the renovated room was smaller, it was very finely decorated. It's unfortunate that the bathroom, fitted with partially clear & frosted glass door insert did not allow for much privacy, nor did it have a fan which I suppose is fine if one is not sharing the room but my companion & I would have preferred a more private & secure bathroom. The staffs were all very nice but we waited two hours for our luggage after checking in, which significantly cut into our plans for that day. Also, a housekeeper walked in on us at one point, despite the do not disturb sign on the doorknob. And one night the valets had all gone home by 11pm so we were left to fend for ourselves upon returning from dinner. Still, they were all otherwise very friendly, helpful & accommodating. One other thing I would add is that they charge & tag on gratuities for everything. For being in the hospitality industry it can seem a bit inhospitable. For example many hotels will leave complimentary chocolates in the room; here there was a basket full of goodies with an astronomically overcharged price list - $6 for a snickers bar! Although there were a few small things one could nitpick, overall it was a beautiful hotel, very comfortable & made for a very pleasantly memorable trip. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956220 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956222 The outside view of the hotel is stunning.Walls are very thin and you could hear a lot of noise. Our room at the hotel Viking was in need of some updating. The television was very old and small and the bed was hard as a rock! The walls were very thin and we could hear our neighbors next to us and above us very clearly. The staff was unhelpful and often absent or seemed to be bothered by questions or providing assistance. This hotel is by no means 4-star, nor was the location convenient. I would not stay there again. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956222 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956221 Unbelievable! Beautifully decorated, staff great.Pillows are too soft. A very romantic place for a getaway. Many points of interest within walking distance. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956221 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956225 The location, the size, the amenities, and friendly staff - we liked absolutely everything.I could hear whoever was in the room above me not beside me which I was expecting but above me. The Hotel Viking is a wonderful surprise in the heart of Newport. Even though it's a historic property it's a huge complex by NE standards and been completely updated and feels very modern. The rooms are generous and comfortable, the staff super friendly and helpful, convenient location right on Bellevue. You could easily spend all your time right at the Viking between the spa and the pool and the dining opportunities, the outdoor patios and rocking chairs on the front porch -it's a wonderful place! Can't wait to book another stay at the Viking! http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956225 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956224 Location.Tiny bathroom, unfriendly staff. Overpriced. Location and cleanliness are the only pluses. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956224 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956223 Good location.Bathrooms were very tiny. Nice location. Staff was very helpful and when the hairdryer didn't work someone came up quickly with a new one. The only downside was it was noisy and I could hear the kids above my room running back and forth. Also since it's an older building the bathrooms were very tiny. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Hotel_Viking/r956223