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Old Jul 27th, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Nice Place to stay in Providence

Never been to area. Anyone had any good expeneinces with B/B, hotels/motels there?
Just us two seniors. Don't need a lot of amenities other than a good location and lovely room. Thanks lots......
 
Old Jul 28th, 2002 | 04:35 AM
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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.
 
Old Jul 28th, 2002 | 04:52 AM
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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.
 
Old Jul 28th, 2002 | 08:53 AM
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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.
The Biltmore has been renovated but the rooms are still older.
Check to see when waterfire is, it's a great experience. You can ride around in gondolas during the event.
 
Old Jul 28th, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. Sorry about the typo.....nice of you not to mention it.
 
Old Jul 28th, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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Just checked on the Westin....no rooms on our days there. What about Warwick?
Any hotel recs???????
 
Old Jul 29th, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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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.
 
Old Jul 31st, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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Thanks for the recs. Also looking for places in Chatham?????????
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.
 
Old Jul 31st, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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In Warwick the Sheraton might have a decent senior rate.

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.
 
Old Aug 1st, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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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?
 
Old Aug 8th, 2002 | 07:27 PM
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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.

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+
 
Old Aug 9th, 2002 | 05:44 AM
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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.
 
Old Aug 9th, 2002 | 07:56 AM
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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
 
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