Sylvia Beach Hotel, historic hotel in Newport, Oregon, USA
Sylvia Beach Hotel is a historic hotel in American Craftsman style in Newport, Oregon, situated right on the coast with views of the Pacific Ocean. The building was originally constructed in 1913 as The Cliff House and features cozy common areas, shelves filled with classic and contemporary books, and rooms themed after famous writers.
The building was constructed in 1913 as The Cliff House and went through several transformations, including time as a bus station and affordable housing complex called the Gilmore. After facing demolition in 1984, two Portland residents purchased and restored it, reopening it in 1987 as Sylvia Beach Hotel, named after the legendary American bookseller who supported writers in Paris.
The hotel is named after Sylvia Beach, an American bookseller who ran the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris and supported writers like Joyce and Hemingway. Rooms are decorated around famous authors and books, with each one telling a literary story and encouraging guests to read and reflect.
The hotel is located at 267 NW Cliff Street right on the coast, offering easy access to beaches and hiking trails along the Oregon Coast. Rooms have no phones or televisions, helping guests disconnect, and a cafe with ocean views operates throughout the day open to the public.
The hotel was intentionally designed without televisions or telephones in rooms to help guests disconnect from their daily routine and focus on books and coastal nature. This unusual choice makes it a rare refuge for travelers seeking genuine relaxation and slower living.
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