Fodor's Travel Talk Forums

Fodor's Travel Talk Forums (https://www.fodors.com/community/)
-   United States (https://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/)
-   -   Nice Place to stay in Providence (https://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/nice-place-to-stay-in-providence-243708/)

J Jul 27th, 2002 05:03 PM

Nice Place to stay in Providence
 
Never been to area. Anyone had any good expeneinces with B/B, hotels/motels there?<BR>Just us two seniors. Don't need a lot of amenities other than a good location and lovely room. Thanks lots......

Donna F Jul 28th, 2002 04:35 AM

I have stayed at the Biltmore and the Westin. The rates are pretty high if you can't get a deal. Convention rate at the Westin is $157. I like it better than the Biltmore because it is attached by a skyway to the indoor mall Providence Place. The room we had at the Biltmore was much larger with a sitting area. I haven't tried Priceline for these hotels. Rates are a lot cheaper if you stay in Warwick. The drive is about 10 minutes but by staying in town you can walk to a lot of great restaurants. If you happen to be there during Waterfire (check the schedule) try to get a room with a view of the canal. My husband hates driving in congested areas so we opt for the Westin. Park the car and don't get in it again until we leave.

GJ Jul 28th, 2002 04:52 AM

The Courtyard by Marriott is wonderful. It's right downtown next to the Westin, the Providence Place Mall and several great restaurants. There's plenty to do within a short walk.

[email protected] Jul 28th, 2002 08:53 AM

The Westin or the Marriott Courtyard are the best and right downtown. The Westin is connected by a Skybridge to the Providence Place Mall and is more full-service. The Marriott serves breakfast and has a bar for the afternoon and night, but is not full service.<BR>The Biltmore has been renovated but the rooms are still older.<BR>Check to see when waterfire is, it's a great experience. You can ride around in gondolas during the event.

J Jul 28th, 2002 10:50 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. Sorry about the typo.....nice of you not to mention it.

J Jul 28th, 2002 11:23 AM

Just checked on the Westin....no rooms on our days there. What about Warwick?<BR>Any hotel recs???????<BR>

sue Jul 29th, 2002 05:42 PM

Personally I like the Biltmore but be sure to get a deluxe room. They are large and full of character, and if you catch the rates right they are the best deal around. The downtown Holiday inn is very good as well.

j Jul 31st, 2002 06:17 PM

Thanks for the recs. Also looking for places in Chatham?????????<BR>Sure appreciate this website and all the help. So hard to make decisions out of a guide book when you don't know the area at all. We're spending a week in NE.....heading north from the Cape to see the fall colors. Positive comments would be greatly appreciated.

mare Jul 31st, 2002 08:20 PM

In Warwick the Sheraton might have a decent senior rate. <BR><BR>In lovely Chatham, the Chatham Bars Inn is a favorite, though it might be too pricey unless you can snag a senior package special. www.queenanneinn.com is another good choice.

J Aug 1st, 2002 06:37 AM

Chatham Bars Inn looks lovely, but may be a bit pricey for our budget. Has anyone had any experience with the Cranberry Inn in Chatham?

Kim Aug 8th, 2002 07:27 PM

If your heading North from the cape, I would definitely hit Cape ann N/O Boston..absolutely beautiful..lots of inns and hotels at all rates...pick up a 'Cape anne Guide' that lists them all, if u go up.<BR><BR>I got a great deal at a beautiful inn/Emerson Inn, on the ocean...called the day of, and they had rooms to dump, fairly dirt cheap. ($85).normally $150+

ken Aug 9th, 2002 05:44 AM

The Downtown Holiday Inn is reasonably priced and within walking distance from many attractions as well as some excellent restaurants as is the Courtyard by Marriott. The Biltmore and the Westin are overpriced.

J Aug 9th, 2002 07:56 AM

Thanks all. Now just need to solidify my itinerary and keep my fingers crossed for good weather. Will let you know how the trip goes. J<BR>


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:29 PM.