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Inside the Most Romantic Hotel in America

A Newport, R.I. hotel in a 19th-century mansion, The Chanler at Cliff Walk is at once elegant, historic, secluded, and scenic. Our readers rated it the most romantic hideaway in this year's Readers' Choice Awards—this is why.
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    I mean, look at this place: It's a Newport mansion on a National Recreation Trail and just a three-minute walk from the beach. Inside, the 1873 congressman's residence mixes Gothic, Renaissance, and English Tudor interiors—nothing says "romance, romance, romance" like the Old World, right? Readers agree: "Amazing setting, service, and style."

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    Each of the 20 rooms come "made for romance," quote another reader. Custom linens line antique furnishings, while fireplaces and stone bathrooms with heated floors keep things cozy. Spring for a villa, and you'll even have your own outdoor hot tub.

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    Prefer an indoor soak? Look no further than the marble bath with a walk-in shower and separate double Jacuzzi tub. Every detail was "examined and refined," said one reader.

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    Rooms are decorated according to theme, with period pieces and ensembles ranging from French Provincial to Greek Revival. The whole vibe is downy and plush—the kind of room that you might not want to leave.

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    Unless, of course, you're taking an extended break for a six- or nine-course tasting menu at the hotel's "exceptional" fine-dining restaurant, The Spiced Pear. With just a few seatings, you're encouraged to linger and drink up both handcrafted cocktails—and the views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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    Even the entrées are seductive: Go à la carte with Nova Scotia halibut, five-spiced Muscovy duck breast, or Berkshire pork chops. Whatever you choose, "you won't be disappointed," said one reader.

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    At dusk, take some wine outside and sit around a stone fireplace to catch the sunset—and later, a sky full of stars. "Beautiful" only begins to describe it.

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