Providence Hotels and Accommodation

(Providence, Rhode Island - RI, USA)



With old and historic B&Bs, charming period hotels and modern airport accommodation, Providence has much to offer travelers visiting Rhode Island. Many hotels in the city are conveniently situated close to the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Met School Media and Performing Arts Center, and also the Providence Place Mall.

Advance reservations for accommodation are always advisable, particularly during major city events, such as the Providence Gay Pride event each January, the International Film Festival in August, and the various seasonal 'Festival Ballet' performances.

Hotels in Providence are especially concentrated within the downtown area - a vibrant and trendy district, with conveniently located lodging in the heart of the city. Further accommodation lies around Federal Hill - the city's 'Little Italy' area, which is well-known for its traditional guest houses and authentic Italian restaurants. A wealth of hotels are also based around Waterplace Park, Benefit Street and the Brown University campus, with some of the most desirable offering impressive views of the scenic Providence River.


Where to Stay

Further hotels in the Providence area stand on the city's outskirts, and in neighboring towns, with accommodation being plentiful in nearby:


Most lodging in Providence is reasonably priced and many mid-range hotels can be found around Dorrance Street, the Exchange Terrace, India Street, Orms Street, West Exchange Street, West Park Street and Westminster Street. Notable mid-range accommodation options include the Christopher Dodge Suites, the Courtyard Marriott, the Radisson Harbor and the Westin. The Providence Biltmore Hotel on Dorrance Street ranks amongst the city's most luxurious hotels, dating back to the 1920s and offering stunning cityscape views, and is conveniently sited alongside the Rhode Island Convention Center and City Hall Park.

Cheaper hotels are clustered around the nearby T. F. Green State Airport (PVD), located south of Providence, in the Warwick area. This accommodation includes a selection of chain hotels, all within easy commuting distance of the city itself.