The Newport Arms Hotel is a historic hotel located on the shores of

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. The hotel was constructed in 1880 and is still a popular spot for tourists. It currently operates under the branding of The Newport, following its acquisition by hospitality group Merivale in 2015.

History

Charles Edward Jeannerett, an entrepreneur from

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first established the hotel in 1880, as well as the adjacent Newport wharf. In 1881 Jeannerett hosted the visits by

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and Prince George (later to become

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), taking them on a tour of the surrounding

and up the

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system. In the early 1890s day trippers would visit the hotel on the weekends, and drink bootleg alcohol that was produced by the

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Newport Arms Complete History.pdf
/ref> In 2015, The Newport Arms Hotel was purchased by Merivale and renamed The Newport. Merivale launched the first phase of a planned redevelopment in March 2016.

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