Son at Camp.. Help!

OK.. my son is attending a camp in Portmouth, RI and I%26#39;ll be needing a hotel around there that is reasonable. It%26#39;s just me and so mostly it%26#39;s a place to rest my head, but it has to be clean and safe, especially since I%26#39;ll be traveling by myself.

Was wondering what the deal was with Newport Spa and Whirlpool (odd name for a hotel). Seems there are lots of mixed reviews.

There%26#39;s also the Travelodge. Anything else that%26#39;s in the 80-120 range?

Son at Camp.. Help!

There is an econolodge also near there, a howard johnsons, and a days inn that you might check out. There is also a Motel 6 next to the Walmart and adult bookstore, but it really isn%26#39;t as bad as it sounds....a lot of wedding groups use that as a hotel and I%26#39;ve stayed there years ago and it%26#39;s fine.

The Newport Spa used to be a Ramada Inn that the Navy folk used to use alot because of it%26#39;s proximity to the base....and I know a lot of wedding groups use it, but can%26#39;t give you a first hand account. We had some people stay at the econolodge for our wedding and they had no complaints.

Not sure when you%26#39;re coming (weekday, weekends, etc) so that may also effect your prices.

Son at Camp.. Help!

I will be there July 8-July 10 (Sun-Tues). I think what%26#39;s so difficult is that I flank the 4th of July week.

Are you going to be spending time in Portsmouth as well, or are you going to be heading to Newport to explore....? I just saw that the Best Western Mainstay for $109. It%26#39;s in Newport, right across form Newport Grand (The old Jai Alai Fronton now a slot machine casino) for $109. It was renovated about 2 years ago (addition put on) and is always popular because it%26#39;s not too far from downtown. (Not walking distance really, but still close)

Otherwise, I think you%26#39;re probably OK with your dates....the mad crush of 4th of July will be over, and you%26#39;re looking at Sun - Tues....while still the high season, the slow days of High Season.

I stay at the travelodge every time i go to newport...it is quiet and clean and the staff is friendly. It%26#39;s also out of the pricey tourist district. I don%26#39;t rent a car and have no problem getting around. I would NOT stay at the Econolodge...it just looks seedy to me.

of course, i have more to say...the travelodge is within walking distance of a market, strip mall (MIchael%26#39;s, Border%26#39;s or B%26amp;N-i forget which) and plenty of restaurants.

Mod, i travel alone every trip and have never felt uneasy since my first stay...I go to Middletown about 4 times a year. All seasons...as I said, the travelodge is quiet (except when they had all those beefy rugby playing boys there in April and I didn%26#39;t mind that...they were young but very cute. :) The room also includes a light continental breakfast.

For the money, I don%26#39;t think ya can beat it. Too bad my trip is the week before, we could grab dinner.

Enjoy! And be sure to get downtown and wander around. I LOVE NEWPORT!

I%26#39;d say for something inexpensive and clean and safe, it%26#39;s either the Travelodge or Holiday Inn Express (also in the same area in Middletown, the next town over). And the bookstore near the Travelodge is a Barnes and Noble. Note: I%26#39;d stay away from the cheapies on Coddington Highway, if you were considering those (although I guess they%26#39;re in Newport).