How to get there
From Boston, take I-93 to Rt. 24 South to Fall River, MA. Continue on Rt. 24 across Rhode Island border. At end of 24, follow Rt. 114 South approximately 11-12 miles to Newport. Proceed one mile past Newport city line. Take first right turn after Newport Police Station onto Marlborough Street. Continue straight to traffic light. Make right turn at next traffic light onto Goat Island Connector Road. Proceed one block. At stop sign, continue straight over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.
Hyatt Regency Newport
1 Goat Island, Newport.
401-851-1234
www.newport.hyatt.com
Book a room through the website for substantial savings. Instead of the regular rate of $115 a night, a recent Winter Package offered two nights for $205 including a lavish breakfast buffet and coupons for many area sites.
Stillwater Spa
www.spa.hyatt.com
401-851-1234
Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A number of packages are offered: The Sampler, $170, includes your choice of three of five treatments (massage, facial, exfoliation, herbal wrap, manicure, pedicure). The Experience, $240, includes three, but extends the length of each treatment. The Works, $355, includes all five at longer duration, and The Pinnacle, $540, includes each to luxurious excess. You can also choose a la carte from a more extensive list of treatments.
