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Hotel Information: Visitors will discover a sanctuary of Old World grace at the 80-room Hotel Providence, tucked into the heart of the city's historically and architecturally significant Arts and Entertainment district. In a neighborhood of lovingly restored 19th-century structures, the hotel stands out—as does its in-house restaurant, Aspire, and the accompanying A-Bar lounge.
Amenity highlights: A setting in the heart of a historic district distinguishes the Hotel Providence, as does its restaurant, Aspire, offering three meals plus room service. Seasonal alfresco dining is also available. The hip A-Bar features an appealing bar and cocktail menu. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the Hotel Providence.
Insider tip: The Rhode Island School of Design, a mile from the hotel, ranks among the top art and design schools in the country, and its museum houses a rich collection. Holdings range from ancient Greek sculpture to 19th-century French Impressionists. The Daphne Fargo Wing displays contemporary art in all media. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is $8 (some hours and days are free—check with the concierge).
Rooms
Hotel Providence guestrooms feature two-poster beds with pillowtop mattresses, 350-thread-count Matouck linens, and goosedown comforters. Antique reproduction decor includes armoires constructed of fine woods and upholstered bed benches. Each room displays a limited-edition print by Nancy Friese, a nationally recognized artist who chairs the graduate school at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Bathrooms have marble floors, pedestal sinks, and gold-framed, beveled mirrors, with either shower/tub combinations or showers only, along with makeup/shaving mirrors, bathrobes, and Molton Brown toiletries.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Other amenities include safes, multi-line phones with voice mail, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Premium TV channels and CD player/clock radios are also provided. Turndown service is available upon request. Refrigerators may also be available upon request.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Non-smoking rooms
- Television - Cable service
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Makeup mirror
- Multi-line phone
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Telephone
- Television
- Turndown service (on request)
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
Recreation
The Hotel Providence provides a fitness center, open 24 hours to those with a room key. The center has a full array of weight-training machines, and offers six cardio training machines, including treadmills, ergonomic stationary bicycles, and elliptical trainers. Each machine features a personal wireless audio system and is positioned to observe any of three LCD flat-screen televisions. Also included is a complete set of free hand weights and an adjustable fitness bench, as well as complimentary towels and water. The hotel can also arrange for a personal trainer upon advance request (surcharge).
Running and walking paths are located along the Riverwalk, five blocks from the hotel. Waterplace Park, adjacent to the Riverwalk, features waterfire events, concerts, and other entertainment. The Fleet Ice Skating Center is also five blocks away. Roger Williams Park, four miles from the hotel, features a zoo, planetarium, carousel, and a lake for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Triggs Memorial Golf Course, also three miles away, is open to the public.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Property Amenities
Occupying a renovated late-1800s building, the boutique-style Hotel Providence is in a designated historic area in the downtown arts district. Restaurants, galleries, shops, and entertainment venues are within a five- to ten-minute walk. The Providence Performing Arts Center is two blocks from the hotel, and the Rhode Island Convention Center is three blocks. Within half a mile are Waterplace Park, Riverwalk, and many other attractions. The concierge can assist with tours, tickets, and reservations.
The on-site restaurant, Aspire, showcases American cuisine with highlighted dishes inspired by Rhode Island. Seasonal alfresco dining is available.
The hotel's fitness center is open around the clock.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Number of floors: 7
- Parking (valet) $24/Day
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Number of rooms: 80
- Parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
The Hotel Providence is completely nonsmoking.
The hotel offers complimentary late check-out of 3 PM on Sundays.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $24 per 24-hour period in a nearby lot with overnight security and in/out privileges
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Aspire: Casual dining with a wine room. American menu with an emphasis on inventive preparations of regional Rhode Island cuisine. Selections include appetizers, steaks, seafood, and Portuguese- and Italian-influenced dishes. Alfresco dining is also available. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Breakfast daily.
A-Bar: Located in the restaurant. Light fare. Beer, wine, cocktails. Open during restaurant hours.
Address
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, RI 02903
USA
Nearest major airport:
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
Area:
Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
