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 Westin Hotel & Providence
skyline by Pawtuxet
The Westin Hotel is a grand hotel (only a few years old) in the center of downtown Providence with an elevated enclosed glass bridge which crosses the highway to the Providence Place Mall. The Mall is really enormous...with upscale shops, and Nordstrom's as its anchor store.
The Westin is used for weddings, corporate gatherings, has 2 ballrooms, and is also attached to the Convention Center, where many feature events take place. There is a parking garage attached as well. The hotel has a fitness center on the top floor which overlooks the waterfront park in the center city. An upscale restaurant, cigar & cognac bar, and other ammenities are included.
Whether you are looking at it or out of it....the Westin is a truly impressive place to stay. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1 West Exchange Street, Prov.Phone: 401 598 8000Directions: Walking distance from train station, or from Rte. 95, the hotel is right next to the freeway and the Prov. Place Mall in the center of the city. Overlooking the central river park and walkways...Waterfires!
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 by traveldave
The rooms are rustic, with no air conditioning (but they do have ceiling fans) or heat. Although each room contains a small sink, the shared bathroom and shower are down the hall.
A wrap-around porch with lounge chairs provides a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the ocean view and sea breezes.
The Surf Hotel is open from Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) to Columbus Day (the second Monday in October).
During the summer high season, there is a six-night minimum stay. A light buffet breakfast is included in the cost of the room. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: The Surf Hotel is located at 32 Dodge Street, in the village of Old Harbor on Block Island. It is right on the waterfront.
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 The Admiral Fitzroy Inn by paulapes
Price is pretty expensive in the summer (apprx. $200-300), which is Newport's very busy tourist season, but if you are looking for a special experience, this might be your place. Most places in Newport are pretty pricey, but if you want a really nice place to stay and enjoy the scenery, you can't beat Newport!
Prices start to drop after August and through the winter into spring. If you don't mind a bit of cold weather, the colder months are a great time to visit Newport anyway, as you don't have to deal with the crowds.
Visit their website to see more about room costs. Theme: InnPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Thames Street, NewportPhone: 1-866-848-8780Directions: It's located right on Thames Street near the docks.Website: http://admiralfitzroy.com
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 Admiral Sims' White House B&B by paulapes
The price was $160 for the night, with breakfast (in our room!) the following morning. The room was large, with a large bathroom, and decorated in a US President theme (our room was the Jefferson Room). The hosts were very nice and there were snacks served in the common room in the evening. The room rates vary from $129 to $299.
If you go to their website, you can also check rates for the Beech Tree Inn, which is on the same site. Their rates vary from $129 to $379.
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There are so many different types of lodgings in Rhode Island. From your quaint upscale bed and breakfast houses. To your seedy little motels. You will find whatever suits your needs. Theme: Other
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I last visited this Holiday Inn about 10 years ago and found it to be a bit shabby. But on my visit last week, the positive improvements I saw were quite dramatic. It is obvious when you walk in the door that the hotel has a quality management team that really cares. It is a Holiday Inn "grade" hotel, so don't expect expensive linens and furniture. But I would rank this location high amongst it's grade category. There are many little touches that give the place a warm and inviting feel - fresh coffee always available in the lobby, seasonal decorations, free newspapers at the front desk, a bar and restaurant. The place is run more like a country Inn than a Holiday Inn. The thing that impressed me the most was the cleanliness of the hotel. The rooms were immaculate - not a speck of mold in the bathrooms, clean white grout, no hair on the floor, clean smelling throughout. Sheet linens snowy white. It is apparent the maid staff knows what they are doing. The grounds and common areas were immaculate too - manicured, leaf free lawns, trimmed scrubs, colorful planted flowers around the entrance. The pool was closed, but I could see the pool area was beautifully kept as well. Clean and neat with attractive planting around. As for location, you can't beat it. 5 minutes to URI, 12 minutes to Newport, 10 minutes to beaches in Narragansett. Overall, for business or pleasure, you can't go wrong with this hotel.
Very clean
Pool
Small Workout Room with 2 Tredmills
Great location
5 mins to URI
12 mins to Newport
10 mins to beaches Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Tower Hill Road, South KingstonDirections: Corner Tower Hill Rd (US 1) and 138
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I was looking forward to staying at the Inn run by students at the largest hospitality/culinary university in the country. The hotel was pleasant, staff/students interesting & professional. We requested a suite with a whirlpool; it was a large sort of ordinary room.
I was expecting a memorable breakfast. We entered Audrey's restaurant after a rush of incoming students & parents prior to their orientation. The fruit, toast, bagels, coffee, juices didn't get replenished. I asked staff twice for coffee & bagels. The kids were pleased but I wasn't impressed; I expected breakfast to be a Wow!
I was expecting a Wow, it was pleasant but nothing unique & memorable. I'm sorry we didn't stay in downtown Providence. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, Mass 02771Phone: 508.336.8700Directions: Ten minutes oustside of Providence
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