Hotel Providence

Hotels
Trademark
8.6 (879 reviews)
139 Mathewson Street , Providence , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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Rooms were clean but some guests mentioned outdated decor and noise issues.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 879 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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Alen solo_traveller us
10
This was a most memorable part of my trip to Providence; Hotel Providence is a great place to stay.
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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yuan couple us
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The location of the hotel cannot be beat as it is right in downtown Providence. You can walk to the Performing Arts Center, shops, and numerous restaurants that offer a wide range of price ranges and food.

The hotel building itself is a combination of old charm with modern amenities. The bathrooms have been completely remodeled and there was plenty of hot water.

Cons:

The hotel does not have parking but does offer a valet service. There are some parking garages with overnight parking within walking distance that are cheaper than the valet parking.

As mentioned in other reviews, there are some homeless people often outside of adjacent buildings to the hotel, but, we didn't have any problems and this is common in this area of Providence.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Johnetta family_with_children us
4
Nice hotel but I probably won't travel there again especially with children
Pros:

Bed were VERY comfortable room has lots of space hallways are nice and quiet on higher floors especially...staff were nice and comforting and supportive...

Cons:

Location is horrible very scary surroundings honestly was scared to go outside of the hotel or have food delivered lots of homeless and drug activity right outside doors of hotel all night.

Stains on bed framing look like sexual stains 🤮

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Megan family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great room, breakfast, lobby.. all very nice.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Paola solo_traveller us
8
The staff was great and helpful. The hotel is really is pretty and clean. The location was very unpleasant and sketchy.
Pros:

The hotel itself is very pretty and clean.

Cons:

The location, the lobby entrance is across from what looks like a church helping the homeless. That part is filled with homeless people or addicts, arguing with each other. Not comfortable with having two young kids with us

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller us
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
A
Alberto solo_traveller us
10
Just what I needed.
Pros:

Employees & building architecture.

Cons:

Location is questionable.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple us
2
Lackluster, not good value for the higher price tag..
Pros:

The staff was nice despite lack of problem solving abilities.

Cons:

The location was nice many years ago. Now, there are a lot of homeless and we were harassed quite a bit for money. The room must’ve been closed to hvac duct or something that caused the room to shake like the spin cycle of a laundry machine. Bed, tv and cabinets shaking like a small earthquake every few hours. Priority was given to a cheer team staying with the hotel. Unable to drop off luggage. Disgusting bathrooms off the lobby. We were so tired we skipped the free breakfast and left.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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VISHAL couple in
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Isidro couple cr
9
Bien pero decepcionó
Pros:

La limpieza y comodidad

Cons:

El gimnasio tenía máquinas fuera de servicio. Desayuno era de motel no de hotel. Poco variado y de pie o en el lobby.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
Wonderful staff, excellent hotel!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely room.

Cons:

There were some homeless people hanging around the area.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children us
4
We were looking forward to a four star hotel and were pretty disappointed.
Pros:

The bathroom is nice. I like that it has a magnified mirror and it feels clean. Artwork is nice. The room is spacious enough. Glad to have a small fridge in the room.

Cons:

Cold at night. We didn't have enough blankets that I could find and though the thermostat was set at 73, we didn't feel the heat.
The view is a brick wall.
The room is very dark, depressing.
The decor of the room doesn't feel upscale at all. The room we stayed in doesn't look like the rooms in the photos on the internet.
I went downstairs for a continental breakfast in the lobby shortly after 8am and there was no coffee. I left to get coffee and pastries somewhere else. The continental breakfast was disappointing. I saw small boxes of cereal and nothing very tempting. Seems odd for a four star hotel.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple us
7
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Not Ronaldo couple us
7
In the middle of everything!
Pros:

The location is the best point about Hotel Providence, right in the center of the city. Whether you are going to the theater, concert, a fun night out, it' all within 10 minutes walk. We also like the breakfast, savory and more than just one choice. My other half loves the cookies in the coffee station in the afternoons! Our king size bed was VERY comfortable and led to a good sleep. The room has a small fridge and a K coffee machine (Tip: bring your own k pods if you like the strong kind, and get a little bit of cream from the lobby if you wan to skip "powder cream")The place is clean and staff is friendly all around, from the front desk to the people attending breakfast in the mornings.

Cons:

I used the fitness room and the main machine was not working, ...and it seemed like it has been for a while, a bit disappointed but was still able to use cardio machines and weights. Our floor had an ice and a vending machine, but the vending machine was not working. These are little things they can work on, we still would choose to stay here when we visit PVD!

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Eida solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lamps did not work.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple us
10
Pros:

Love the breakfast! Especially the omelette station. Sebastian did a wonderful job.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Iuliana solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, room

Cons:

Heating system

2026-03-19 via Nuitee