DORYMAN'S INN, Newport Beach, CA. - Review - hotel review

Sunset, Feb, 2001 by Andrew Baker

* French and American furnishings and beautiful woodwork in every nook catch your eye in this cozy inn overlooking the beach and Newport Pier. And, yes, fishermen work across the street as they have for 100 years. All rooms in this terra-cotta-colored building are on the second floor and have spacious Italian marble bathrooms; six offer ocean views. After a waterside stroll, enjoy breakfast with a sea breeze on the patio. For dinner, the 21 Oceanfront Restaurant serves continental classics and retro favorites such as clams casino and oysters Rockefeller.

ESSENTIALS: Ten rooms, all with fireplaces. From $175. 2102 W. Oceanfront; (949) 675-7300. 21 Oceanfront Restaurant: dinner; 673-2100.