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Welcome to The Vanderbilt, an iconic mansion located in charming Downtown Newport. Channeling Gilded Age Glamour, this glamorous mansion combines the rich history of the property with Auberge Resorts Collection’s passion for service & hospitality.

Originally built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, a scion of the influential Vanderbilt family, our resort is a vintage mansion restored to its former glory. Today, The Vanderbilt resort pays homage to a glamorous era bygone, offering a setting reminiscent to an exclusive private home, but complete with modern-day luxuries.

Just minutes away from the Newport waterfront, The Vanderbilt is one of the town’s best kept secrets. The mansion comprises 33 luxury rooms & suites, a spa, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, and a classic New England Restaurant – The Dining Room.

Our various event spaces are perfect for weddings and auxiliary wedding events between 15 - 100 people:

  • The Garden Terrace - Beautiful al fresco dining area surrounded by historic brick walls, trees and florals (Capacity: 60 Guests-100 guests for a standing reception)
  • The Garden Poolside - Summer poolside area adjacent to The Garden (Capacity: 15-25 Guests)
  • The Conservatory - Lovely tea room filled with natural light & overlooking the Trinity Church (Capacity: 20 - 40 Guests)
  • The Dining Room - Classic New England dining room channeling the spirit of the Gilded Age (Capacity: 50 for a seated dinner - 85 Guests for a standing reception)
  • The Snooker Room - Perfect alcove space to host an intimate event or dinner (Capacity: 12 - 14 Guests)
  • The Victory Room - Private board room ideal for conferences, meetings and a back up rain plan (Capacity: 35 - 120 Guests)
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

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100% Recommended by couples
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The Vanderbilt Auberge is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff, including Sandhya, is commended for their responsiveness, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The newly renovated interiors and stunning garden provide a beautiful backdrop for weddings and other celebrations. Guests rave about the delicious food and exceptional service, and many appreciate the personal attention given to make their experience truly magical. The Vanderbilt is highly recommended as a top choice for a memorable and intimate wedding celebration.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Vanderbilt Auberge is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff, including Sandhya, is commended for their responsiveness, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The newly renovated interiors and stunning garden provide a beautiful backdrop for weddings and other celebrations. Guests rave about the delicious food and exceptional service, and many appreciate the personal attention given to make their experience truly magical. The Vanderbilt is highly recommended as a top choice for a memorable and intimate wedding celebration.

Kit
Kit S. Sent on 09/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like a home away from home

The Vanderbilt was the perfect place to host our intimate wedding. We wanted our celebration to feel like a comfortable, upscale dinner party and the venue absolutely delivered. We had our ceremony poolside and cocktail hour and dinner in the garden. From the set up, to the excellent food, to the staff - everything made us feel at home. Although there were some staffing changes while we were planning, the hand-off between venue coordinators was seamless and everyone was responsive. Our guests loved the newly renovated and designed interiors. We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat.
Anastasia
Anastasia Sent on 09/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Magical and elegant

The Vanderbilt exceeded my expectations, it was truly a beautiful and magical experience. The space was perfect for us and the staff were warm and so helpful! The garden, layout and setting was a stunning backdrop to our intimate wedding. And their constant and quick communication was a great help in the planning process. I, and all our guests truly enjoyed our evening!
Priya
Priya Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful event team!

Sandhya and her team were amazing! On July 1 2021, we held a pre-wedding 30-person family dinner here at the Conservatory and had Indian catering delivered, along with a henna artist for our family guests. Sandhya was incredibly helpful during the planning process - made sure all of our details were taken care of while also being very accommodating for our needs. On the day-of, she and her entire team were so attentive and thoughtful - I felt like royalty as the to-be bride! Thank you for helping us create such lovely memories!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Team

Sydney  Hornak
Sydney Hornak
Catering Sales & Services Manager

Sydney has been with The Vanderbilt for almost three years now! She began working as a server, was quickly promoted to food & beverage supervisor, and is now one of our catering sales managers! Sydney has executed almost every event that the Vanderbilt has hosted. She has a strong passion for the hospitality industry and looks forward to growing the catering sales department at The Vanderbilt!

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The Vanderbilt frequently asked questions

The Vanderbilt includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Vanderbilt includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Vanderbilt includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Vanderbilt for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
The Vanderbilt offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Vanderbilt offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Vanderbilt offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Vanderbilt offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Vanderbilt is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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