Relais & Chateaux Property is the Only Rhode Island Hotel to be Recognized

Newport, RI - April 16, 2009 - Castle Hill Inn & ResortSM, a Relais and Chateaux property located at 590 Ocean Drive, has been named to National Geographic Traveler's 'Stay List 2009.'  Castle Hill is the only property in Rhode Island to be named to the prestigious list of the 129 North American hotels. For more information regarding rates and accommodations, please call 888.466.1355 or visit www.castlehillinn.com.

"It is such an honor to be named to this list of amazing properties, that encompasses hotels not only in the United States, but throughout North America," said Natalie Ward, General Manager.  "The qualifying criteria perfectly reflect our philosophy, and it is rewarding to be recognized for our efforts by this esteemed travel publication."

The hotels on the Stay List 2009 were chosen from the collected experiences of "veteran journalists, inveterate road warriors, and local experts," who based their nominations on key criteria such as the property's engagement with the local community, its commitment to sustainable practices that respect the region, and capturing the spirit of its setting, complemented by further research and detailed questionnaires.

Castle Hill was chosen for its characteristics of "a Gatsbyesque Victorian mansion on 40 genteel acres between the Atlantic and Narragansett Bay. Old World decor fused with nautical tradition in rooms. Beachfront kitchen cottages set in the sea grass. Turret Suite-a Thornton Wilder character described the view from here-inspires with 360-degree panorama. Bird-watching, beachcombing, foraging grounds for wild blackberries."

Castle Hill Inn & Resort is a Relais & Chateaux property, exemplifying the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th century seacoast life. Voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure as one of the top hotels in the world, and lauded by the New York Times as 'the best spot in town,' Castle Hill Inn & Resort is the epitome of Newport elegance.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort includes the Agassiz Mansion, Harbor House rooms, Beach House rooms, Beach Cottages, the Chalet, and four dining rooms. Castle Hill Inn and Resort delivers an unmatched getaway in a superb oceanfront location.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort is operated by Newport Harbor Corporation, an employee-owned (ESOP) hospitality corporation based in Newport, RI. For more information on Newport Harbor Corporation, please visit the website at www.newportharbor.com