Hotel Providence

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Trademark
8.6 (998 reviews)
139 Mathewson Street , Providence , us
+14018618000

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Children allowed
Pets 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Rooms were clean but some guests mentioned outdated decor and noise issues.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 998 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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John • couple • us
8
Great little hotel close to so much!
Pros:

Convenient location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, cookies and coffee, comfortable bed! Cool artwork in hotel with descriptions.

Cons:

Limited restaurant and bar hours, fairly pricey valet parking (although the valets were super nice!)

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Bree • extended_group • us
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The staff was nice, it was centrally located, the bed was comfortable, and it was clean.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Annie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Perfectly fine place to stay
Pros:

The young lady who checked us in was very friendly.

Cons:

It was all fine. Just fine though. Nothing special or memorable.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect location and a lovely room.
Pros:

Room was great, very comfortable and had all the amenities I needed.

Cons:

Towels were a little small.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Delali Senaye • solo_traveller • gh
7
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable

Cons:

Tge location, downtown

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
7
Nice old hotel, now in marginal area
Pros:

Nice older hotel. Rooms spacious enough.

Cons:

Literally appears to be staffed by college kids who know little about service industry (or what they are doing). The most troubling is that there is a homeless encampment right outside the hotel because church across the street that appears to have soup kitchen and overnight stays. Can be crowds of down & out folks, druggies, and rabble rousers just outside the hotel. Did not have an incident, but had concerns. Had to use the valet service to park car and at $45 a night in smaller city like Providence, it was steep but necessary for vehicle safety.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Geräumiges Zimmer und Betten. Wenn auch rustikal doch sehr hübsch eingerichtet. Personal teilweise freundlich. Zentrale Lage. Fussläufig bis in die Stadt. Restaurants in der Nähe.

Cons:

Personal teilweise desinteressiert. Umgebung aufgrund der Nähe zu Obdachlosenunterkunft (?). Abends teilweise etwas komisch, wenn auch nicht unsicher.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Hotel Staff was friendly, room was a little small but very clean and had everything we needed.

Breakfast was very well served, lots of variety hot and cold and staff was very helpful and polite

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
7
Nice hotel if you dint mind a homeless population outside
Pros:

You can walk here from the train stain, no problem. You're in the downtown su there are restaurants nearby. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Unfortunately, Providence seems to have a really bad homeless/ drug use problem and they seem to like to gather right outside of the hotel. (The church across the street must give them food/ supplies). While this is s nice thing to do, they are very intimidating and make leaving the hotel as a woman very nerve-wracking. There was a man laying on the ground that I thought was dead! That really needs to be moved and it's sad that it's right in front of this hotel. My husband was not bothered by it, so maybe it's just scary for women and children.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Gemeda • family_with_children • us
9
Cons:

Breakfast

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Nir • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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411jana • Couples • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8
Clasic old hotel in the middle of Providence
Pros:

Great location in the middle of downtown Providence. Nice big room, complimentary continental breakfast in the morning. Was able to find street parking relatively easily.

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Edward • couple • us
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location, big room

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarmiento • extended_group • us
7
Cons:

The people from outside the hotel can be very loud and crowded.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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MFGeronimo • solo_traveller • ph
9
Great location
Pros:

Location was perfect for the venues I was visiting.

Cons:

I wasn't able to control the temperature of the room.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
6
Very comfortable, centrally located, not good if you are unused to urban sketchiness
Pros:

The room was very comfortable- especially the beds and bedding. The shower was nice as well. My sense is that the people who work are doing the best they can but don’t benefit from the kind of training that bigger hotels do. Almost everyone was nice but there was some surprising indifference at times. I had breakfast in the restaurant and it was delicious and the staff were great.

Cons:

The location while central, happens to be on a block that is crowded with people buying, selling and doing drugs. My teenage son and I walked by a drug deal in real time, which was not super fun. I felt for the staff who undoubtedly have to deal with all sorts of stuff and have to walk through that activity every day. I get the sense that the place is really understaffed and everyone who works there feels that.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee