Ocean House

Top choice in Rhode Island


This visually striking hotel sits like a frosted yellow wedding cake, dominating the bluffs above East Beach. Though designed to emulate the grandeur of a previous era, the Ocean House is a recent construction with ultra-luxe modern amenities, including fireplaces, private terraces, Italian-woven linens and so on. All rooms include complimentary 'resort activities' from yoga to cooking classes.

You'd be hard-pressed to believe it's a modern build. Note that there's a required 'business-casual' dress code for men, when in common areas!


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