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Providence Marriott Downtown
1 Orms St
Providence, Rhode Island

Hilton Providence
21 Atwells Ave
Providence, Rhode Island

Wyndham Garden Providence
220 India St
Providence, Rhode Island

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

Providence Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance St
Providence, Rhode Island

The Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, Rhode Island

Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange St
Providence, Rhode Island

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

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

Hotel Dolce Villa
63 De Pasquale Plaza
Providence, Rhode Island


Hotel Tips

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.

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 tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.



Things To Do

Providence helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Providence has the perfect game shop for both young and old. Your friends and family will enjoy hours of entertainment with a wide selection of board games, card games and games of skill. A perfect stop for travellers with kids and those seeking a new adventure for game night.

Providence is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Jessica L Smith
Love the atmosphere and the people!

Jeremy Holmes
Supporting small business downtown is a very real way to support your local community. Downtown businesses are locals, like us.

Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!

Tracy Friend
It's adorable and friendly. Love to visit all the shops.

Mary jo bos
My daughter moved to Talent this summer and I came to visit her for Christmas. She took me to the downtown Ashland area to shop. I love fall the shops and the friendliness .


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