The Historic General Stanton Inn - Charlestown
41.385781, -71.630623Overview
5-star colonial inn in Charlestown dating to 1740 with an Editor's Choice Award from Yankee Magazine
Colonial Accommodations
Colonial rooms at The General Stanton Inn do not have televisions or refrigerators, providing an authentic experience of the 1740 building. The inn's history includes visits by George Washington, and ghost stories are part of the guest experience. Newly renovated Standard King and Double rooms offer beautifully tiled bathrooms and keyless outdoor room access.
The Tavern Dining
The Tavern at The General Stanton Inn offers farm-to-table cuisine and received the Editor's Choice Award from Yankee Magazine in 2024. The restaurant has a Prohibition-era setting and provides live music, live sport events, and bingo. Guests order from full dinner menus and an extensive wine and champagne list.
Pet-Friendly Guest House
The General Stanton Inn RI has a pet-friendly guest house suite, the only accommodation on the property that welcomes pets. Family rooms and interconnected rooms are available, all with air conditioning. Guests have access to free private parking and express check-in and check-out.
Nearby Attractions
The General Stanton Inn is 34 mi from T.F. Green Airport and minutes from Charlestown Town Beach. Guests can reach Mystic Seaport, the Towers in Narragansett, and multiple state and national parks by car. The coastal location provides direct access to Rhode Island beaches and historical attractions.
Weddings and Events
The General Stanton Inn provides elopement packages with complete ceremony arrangements for couples. Meeting and banquet facilities are on-site for corporate gatherings and family celebrations. The hotel offers private check-in and check-out for event guests.
- History: 1740 colonial inn visited by George Washington
- Rooms: Colonial rooms without televisions or refrigerators
- Dining: The Tavern with farm-to-table cuisine
- Award: Editor's Choice from Yankee Magazine 2024
- Location: 34 mi from T.F. Green Airport
- Pet Policy: Pet-friendly guest house suite available
- Events: Elopement packages with ceremony arrangements
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
120 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
130 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
185 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Historic General Stanton Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 197 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 32.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | T.F. Green, PVD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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