ON a RCI exchange, we spent the Martin Luther King holiday week at the Wellington. Placed in Bldg.5, second story unit with very limited...
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ON a RCI exchange, we spent the Martin Luther
King holiday week at the Wellington. Placed in
Bldg.5, second story unit with very limited view
water, no harbor, bridge, but a tiny wedge view
of water and only from one window. Returned to
the main desk asked if possible moved to another
room, but were told they were SOLD OUT. This
being our first trip to Newport and during the
winter with less than 50% of cars parked in the
lot..to say we were
disappointed. very disappointed.
The Wellington is located 8 blocks or so from
the main section of Newport, car was necessary,
however a good walker would have no
problem..although to carry items back could be a
burden. Parking at Wellington was good, easy
entry into timeshare.
Kitchen was good size, no stove, but the
electric skillet was helpful with eggs and ham
in the morning. Nice having a fireplace in the
unit, purchased logs at the Walmart, very
reasonable and burned for 3-4 hrs.
The second bedroom was two twin beds, so watch
how you turn during the night, or you will go
bump in the night, an owner of Wellington
mention to us if you notify them in advance,
they could place the two twin beds together.
Since we found this out after our trip, it
didn't help us. The unit is spacious, and
private. Wellington should consider upgrading
to
VCR/DVD Player..and TV in LR could be larger,
currently 25 or 27 inch.
Housekeeping was good, but the sweeper and broom
in the closet needs to be replaced, it did
nothing. Handy to have washer/dryer in unit too.
Newport was a very nice town to visit off
season. Many things to do, and see..don't forget
to try your luck at the Grand Casino..small but
worth the trip. I would recommend Wellington,
but avoid Bldg. 5, unless you are at the further
end, for a view, thank God for the Ocean Cliff
walk, it made up for the water view missing from
our unit. Wellington should really request
owners to respond if using their unit by set
date, this way they would be able to move or
rent to non owners, this could help reduce high
maintenance fees. Hope you all enjoy Newport as
much as we did, already looking forward to
another trip in April and June.