HotelChatter

Not everything about Hotel Providence focuses on the old, both in-room WiFi and free ethernet are included on the hotels amenities list. There is definitely still something decadent about surfing the web while sitting in a Queen Anne-style armchair. Furthermore, the rooms are sizable (we were in Junior Suite 726) comfortable, and include a bunch of must-haves like irons, ironing boards, hair dryer, and clean, large, bathrooms.

Another on site highlight has to be L'Epicureo, the highly touted Hotel Providence in-lobby restaurant. We didn't get a chance to dine there, but after talking with patrons, it appears this place lives up to the hype. One downer, as of this posting, the restaurant is not yet providing in-room dining. Maybe soon?

Ok so what about location? Well, Providence is one of those forever "up and coming" cities in New England. You know, down-trodden mill town trying to make good--sort of the same theme as every VH1 Behind The Music episode. That said, Hotel Providence is located within walking distance of all the major Providence attractions:waterfire, universities, and the mall. On the other hand, downtown Providence isn't the quietest place at night, so expect to hear hooligans going well into the morning on the streets below.

So back to our original question--What would Peter Griffin do? We think he would say, "Good food, right downtown, free Internet for Chris and a hair dryer for Lois, sounds freakin' sweet."

Hotel Providence was kind enough to put us up for the night so we could check the place out first hand, which we thank them for.

Room Rates $139-$300

Photos and views from room 726