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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
58 Weybosset Street
Providence, Rhode Island

Courtyard by Marriott Providence Downtown
32 Exchange Ter
Providence, Rhode Island

The Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, Rhode Island

Hilton Providence
21 Atwells Ave
Providence, Rhode Island

Wyndham Garden Providence
220 India St
Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance St
Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Marriott Downtown
1 Orms St
Providence, Rhode Island

Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange St
Providence, Rhode Island

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
5 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, Rhode Island

Hotel Dolce Villa
63 De Pasquale Plaza
Providence, Rhode Island


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.



Things To Do

Providence micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.

Providence brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.

Providence is the place to buy jewelry offered by downtown merchants with a wide variety of lovely earrings, necklaces, bracelets and of course diamond rings. You are sure to find the top artisan brands and jewelry maker that brings a special touch to each piece offered.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

CJ
Great vibe to this town! My mom lives in Medford so when I come to visit, I like to stop in Ashland.

Kara Braud
Beautiful place!

Kathleen Gerds
Looking forward to Ashland downtown. Theater and shopping here we come.

Patricia Majewski
So quaint and fun!

Gina Christ
Old time charm; friendly people


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