The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection has completed a renovation of its Vanderbilt Room, a newly transformed event space at the historic downtown Newport property.
The room, located on the lower level of the former Gilded Age mansion, was designed in collaboration with Herkworks Architecture, Whetstone Millwork and Blue Point Construction. The renovation brings the space in line with the design aesthetic found throughout the rest of the hotel, featuring hand-milled wainscoting, indigo velvet draperies, antique brass fixtures, burgundy and sage accents and warm wood finishes. Engineered reclaimed wood flooring sourced from Kentucky horse farm fencing offers a nod to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s legacy in American thoroughbred racing.
“Our goal has been to thoughtfully evolve The Vanderbilt in a way that honors its history while introducing new layers of relevance and experience,” said General Manager Raphael Pazzini. “The Vanderbilt Room is a natural extension of that vision, creating a setting that feels both deeply connected to Newport’s past and highly functional for today’s gatherings.”
The 1,280-square-foot space accommodates seated dinners for up to 50 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 100 guests and wedding ceremonies for up to 60 guests. The room can also be configured for board meetings, corporate retreats and private events.
Originally built in 1908 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property operates today as a 33-room luxury resort. More information is available at auberge.com/vanderbilt/events.
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