The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection Reveals a Stylish Reimagination
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, a former Newport, R.I. mansion turned storied 33-room luxury resort, today debuts the property's highly anticipated transformation as a vibrant social hub for guests near and far. Delivering revived glamour to all public spaces, including the lobby area and all food and beverage outlets, The Vanderbilt's reimagination keenly propels the mansion into a new era, bringing an entirely unique and lively atmosphere to downtown Newport's legendary setting. Redefining the concept of residential richness, the renovated property was conceived by design collective, SWOON, and celebrates the mansion's illustrious history and charm as well as its downtown sensibility, while simultaneously incorporating a sense of warmth, wit, and approachable elegance.
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With a new gastronomy and mixology program at the forefront, The Vanderbilt unveils a fully reconceptualized signature restaurant alongside new menus and eye-catching designs at the resort's three additional dining destinations. Renowned beverage executive Maxwell Britten has joined the team as Chief Cocktail Curator, while James Beard award-winning chef April Bloomfield has bestowed her culinary expertise on New England's most stylish getaway, curating a selection of elevated pub-inspired dishes. Together, the artful redesign and exclusive offerings and amenities create an inspired interpretation of modern splendor that sets a new standard for luxury in the destination.
A Newport Jewel Reborn
Positioned as an unconventional Georgian-style home in downtown Newport, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection's transformation pays homage to its fascinating history and its original builder, owner and namesake, Alfred Vanderbilt. Expertly blending early American-era layers with a color-rich and witty spin, the revived aesthetic embraces the cinematic spirit of the mansion and creates a transportive destination with unexpected discovery at every turn. Elements of curiosity can be found throughout as a nod to Alfred's passion for exploration and travel. SWOON has reimagined the historic property with a commissioned series throughout the hotel by photographer and artist Maxine Helfman, while introducing new and vintage furnishings, a mix of woods, dramatic fabrics, custom hand-drawn wallpaper, and a rich, saturated color palette throughout - somewhere between a cinemascope movie set and a swanky private club. From the dramatic lobby area, which purposefully replicates a foyer of a private home, to the Library that showcases a spectacular gallery wall featuring antique portraits, travelers and Newport locals will be delighted by the resort's cool yet elegant sensibility.
"In crafting the interiors for the reimagined Vanderbilt, we hinted at the rich history of the mansion and the iconic characters who inhabited its walls through a witty, modern lens to create a property that's truly unique to Newport," said Samantha Sano, founder, SWOON. "The resulting vibe is one of overt style and a relaxed elegance, with The Vanderbilt serving as the destination's living room. "