Marble House is not the largest of the Guilded Age Mansions in Newport but we found it to be the most beautiful inside. The decor was certainly over the top bit it went with the house. Tours are available through the Preservation Society of Newport County. One of the nice things about this place is the beautiful furniture. Virtually all of the original furniture was donated to the Preservation Society by the Prince family (the final private owners). The Chinese tea house is also worth a visit. It is located at the rear of the property (beside the ocean) and serves tea and snacks. We were a bit disappointed that the snacks were just prepackages sandwiches, muffins, etc. However, we read that they serve better things at other times.

It's been 2-3 decades since our last visit; but it only took a few moments of the breathtaking beauty within, to rekindle memories of the impact of our first experience here. There is room after room of the highest level of artesian achievement in creativity, detail and craftmanship. Some may find disagreement about the accumulation and/or ostentatious presentation of wealth; but there can be no doubt about the result of letting skilled artists/workers have the resources to produce their highest aspirations. The competition to produce the finest "cottage", has now allowed generations the availability of an amazing aesthetic uplift. One change from our last time here, was the availability of taking a self-guided tour at one's own pace; and being able to immerse oneself in each area, as long as desired. Having mobility issues, it was appreciated not having to keep up with a guided group; and being able to rest as needed. It was also very helpful having staff throughout, offering additional information and/or assistance. We explored several mansions during our two days in Newport; all of which were magnificent. But as we had remembered; the Breakers and here were two of the most iconic, for us, in representing the era/genre.

I have been here several times and was glad I went back. It was just as beautiful as I remembered it. Loved it there. As with the Breakers, this was also a "self-guided" tour where you download the app and listen to the stories as you enter room to room. Really good information. Afterwards, walked the grounds and saw the Chinese Tea House. Would go back again.

I've only visited the Breakers and the Marble House from all the Newport mansions and I loved the Breakers. The Marble House is also very pretty but in a much smaller and less grand scale. Its gardens are magnificent and the view spectacular.

This was the second of three mansions we visited (The Breakers being the first), and we really enjoyed the gorgeous house and the story of the owner. The house is definitely worth a visit. Last entry was at 5pm but you could spend another hour walking around the mansion.

I’m a preservationist by trade and all of the Newport Mansion tours are very well executed. The only reason this tour gets and 4 and not a 5 is mostly because I’m not a fan of Alva Vanderbilt and do not enjoy her story or what she had Richard Morris Hunt create. Personal preference but still interesting property to visit.

The exterior with its grand marble columns leads into an elaborately decorated mansion. Marble house was furnished with turn of the century luxurious furnishings, canvases, and shiny marble floors. There is an Asian tea house out back, but it was a very rainy day in Newport so I skipped it. Also I had ferried over from providence so I didn’t know how long I’d need to explore each mansion. I toured the mansion in august.