Newport Art Museum Wet Paint Festival

Good morning -

My son will be placing his photos in the Wet Paint Festival again this August. His Dad is moving from Newport so my son and I will need to travel from NJ. Does anyone have any tips on less expensive places to stay near the Newport Art Museum? I%26#39;ve been looking on TA for B%26amp;B%26#39;s, hotel/motels and I wasn%26#39;t prepared for the expense. I%26#39;m wondering if I should try Priceline? The beauty is that we have PLENTY of time to ponder our plans.

Thanks for any help/opinions.

Jane

Newport Art Museum Wet Paint Festival

First of all, don%26#39;t go by TA%26#39;s posted average rate for these establishments since I%26#39;ve been hearing that they are not all that accurate. Better to check out the hotel or inns%26#39;s actual website for rates and specials.

And I would definitely consider Priceline, since I%26#39;ve read of people booking places such as the Marriott for somewhere around $100.00 a night. With the economy in the shape that it%26#39;s in, I would think that there may be a greater chance of having more unbooked rooms than usual this year, and therefore a better chance that you may get a great deal. Good Luck!!

Newport Art Museum Wet Paint Festival

August is the high season, so anything that you look for now will be hoping to catch top price.

That being said, I have had people come to visit that have gotten really good rates on Priceline and Hotwire, even in the summer. And with the economy the way it is, wh knows if this summer will be as busy too.

You could also look at some of the chain hotels/motels in Middletown. They offer more economic alternatives. As for a place right near the Art Museum, the Viking Hotel and the Atwater Villa B%26amp;B are very close by.

Thanks for the help!!

Guess I%26#39;ll wait a few more months and give it a go on Priceline.