The Tea and Sympathy State Room features king high-back Lincoln bed, sitting area with 2 chairs, marble-surrounded gas fireplace, 10-foot high ceilings, and iPod-enabled sound system with built-in room speakers. Accented in creamy yellows and blues, the marble bathing salon features a double whirlpool tub, pedestal sink, and separate shower. Located on the second floor. Rate range $250 - $395. Reservation & cancellation policies. BOOK ONLINE | CHECK AVAILABILITY

The room is decorated with memorabilia from the surprising life of the young and attractive colonial widow Abigail Stoneman, who in 1766 became Newport's first woman entrepreneur -- opening a tea room, coffee house, provision shop, several bars, and two inns. She is also credited with developing coffee houses in Boston and New York.