Hotel Providence

Hotels
8.6 (1092 reviews)
139 Mathewson Street , Providence , us
+1 401-861-8000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Clean facilities
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast options
Noise from heaters
Safety concerns in the area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The hotel is clean and exceptional, with some mentions of tired facilities and standards slipping.
Service
9.15
Service is consistently praised as great and helpful, particularly by staff like April.
Location
9.15
It’s convenient to downtown attractions, with several positive remarks about the location.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were clean but some guests mentioned outdated decor and noise issues.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were generally acceptable, but some guests found limited breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.65
Fair price for the location with decent service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Breakfast was good overall, but some guests noted it could be improved and limited on weekdays.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a lovely stay with enjoyable experiences despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:29

Property Description

Art and Literature Themed Boutique Hotel:
Experience a unique stay at Hotel Providence, where art and literature come together to create a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel experience. The property, nestled in downtown Providence's vibrant arts and entertainment district, offers a glimpse into history while providing modern comfort.

Timeless Rooms with Vintage Charm:
Indulge in the charm of the well-appointed rooms at Hotel Providence, featuring vintage furniture, classic novels for leisure reading, and cozy robes for relaxation. The blend of modern amenities with historic touches like marble flooring in the en suite bathrooms ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.

Convenient Access to Entertainment and Dining:
Immerse yourself in the local arts scene with the hotel's proximity to Providence Performing Arts Center and Trinity Repertory Company. After a show, explore the award-winning restaurants nearby for a delightful culinary experience. Book your stay at Hotel Providence for a truly enchanting getaway!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PVD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1092 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Gordana • couple • rs
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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marta • family_with_children • ro
7
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

Historic building, nice neighbourhood. Clean.

Good restaurant sur place, although breakfast is not included but we received 2 vouchers for 4 persons for the entire stay (10 USD in total). Small value but at least you can use it at the restaurant which has good prices and tasty food for breakfast.

Spacious bathroom. The flexible shower was a blessing per European standards.

Complimentary coffee and muffins/cookies all day in the reception lobby although they run out of these quickly and forget to replenish.

Cons:

Our room had a view to a brick wall (2 meters in front) so it was dark, almost no natural light. We were not notified about this aspect at the check in. No slippers. The welcome package (popcorn, small piece of chocolate) should be reconsidered, to say the least.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • extended_group • us
9
Perfect location and amazingly clean historical hotel
Pros:

Historical hotel with great location and valet parking making it super convenient as soon as you arrive. The hotel is super clean, the staff helpful and friendly. In the morning there is a free breakfast on the ground floor with some sofas/table to sit down, cookies are available in the evening. It was a perfect base to discover RI during the day and have dinner in the evening in the many restaurants within 5-10min walk from the hotel.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Maciej • couple • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Location. Very tidy , good size room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mothi • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

Bed was good. Bathroom clean.

Cons:

Location was in front of a homeless shelter with street full of homeless. Stepping out always felt unsafe. Also the coffee was from last day and cold. Had to complain to get a fresh cup brewed

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
6
Good place to lay your head, could be better. A lot of unhoused doing drugs across the street
Pros:

I liked the old charm and the lobby. The valet service staff was incredible.

Cons:

The rooms are a lot smaller than what it was made to seem. There is a good shelter across from the hotel, so unhoused people gather there all hours of the day and night. On several occasions we saw people do illegal drugs over there. And they can get quite loud.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • us
6
Fine hotel. Overpriced. Very lame front desk staff.
Cons:

Very unhelpful front desk.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jared • couple • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The actual hotel itself is pretty and the rooms are nice. The lobby was gorgeous and the front desk staff were pleasant. The room was very spacious, clean, good A/C on a hot summer day, great size bathroom, and very cozy beds.

Cons:

The location is very scetchy! Streets were lined with homeless people and it felt slightly unsafe to walk to dinner with my daughter. There is no parking on site and valet only runs certain hours so if you have an early morning flight like we did you can't valet. We parked at the closest parking garage on the same street and ovee night was $150 and again a vert scary dark walk to get the car in the morning. The neighborhood was not great!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I was politely greeted by Sebastian at the front desk who immediately made a connection w me. We were there to drop my daughter off at JWU. He graduated from there too.

Cons:

Everything was exceptional.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
We really like this hotel for it's convenient location and fancy but cool vibes.
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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April • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

They got rid of the free breakfast on weekends!

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Janis • couple • us
10
Comfortable, friendly, and wonderful location made this the best place to stay.
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally helpful. I wish I could remember all of their names. One person in particular stands out, though: A man named Raffy. He is superb! He is so helpful and friendly.

Cons:

not relevant

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Krystal • couple • us
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
5
Pretty hotel, but some concerns
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful! Food in restaurant was good. Central location, near cute shops.

Cons:

The property is right across the street from a shelter, so there were constantly a group of men hanging around outside yelling at you. It was uncomfortable, especially as we were 4 women traveling alone. The staff all seemed to not care about anything. They were extremely nonchalant. The beds are loud for some reason. Fruits for buffet were rotten and flies were everywhere on food. Room had no hand soap or conditioner upon arrival.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Dwight Cody • couple • us
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • nz
6
Was only for one night thankfully
Pros:

The room was ok

Cons:

Bed a bit hard, breakfast was terrible and outside the hotel if felt a dodgy area

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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N8531BCstefanies • Family
2
Disappointed
Pros:

This hotel was a huge disappointment. The advertised amenities were completely lacking. The bed was uncomfortable, the carpet was dirty, breakfast had been eaten hours before it was served, and there were no towels. Furthermore, the reception was unmanned during peak hours.

2026-08-15 • via Tripadvisor