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    Tonya S.

    The Graduate by Hilton is an exquisite hotel. When you walk in, it feels like you walk back in time. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The decore is ecletic from the color of all wall paper to the furniture. It's wonderful being a Diamond member as you do get additional perks. My standard king size room was upgraded to graduate king suite. The suite was huge and it came with a mini fridge. The ambiance was magnificent. In the winter time there is an ice skating ring right across the street. The hotel has a cute cafe and resturant there are several dinning options at the front desk. Hopefully my pictures will tell a story. To all my Yelpers if your in Providence Rhode Island check out Graduate by Hilton. Foodie4life # Travel4Life.

    Michael S.

    ***August 2025 update: Another amazing weekend in Providence with our 3rd stay at the Graduate. Things got off to a less-than stellar start because the room we were upgraded to, wasn't what was pictured. We originally booked the Graduate King Suite and then requested an upgrade to the Graduate King Larger Suite. As you'll see in my pics, the larger suite appears to have a separate bedroom with french doors. However, the room we were provided was a studio with no separate rooms and didn't suit our liking. This misunderstanding was quickly resolved by the front desk worker, Angelica. Angelica was apologetic and quickly resolved the issue by letting us transfer back to the room we originally booked. We've already got our return trip booked and are eagerly counting down the days. We love this place.

    Amazing lobby
    Rian L.

    This was our first time at a Graduate Hotel and we loved it. Located in the former iconic Biltmore Hotel is this charming and interestingly themed place. The Graduate theme is college and you can see it in all the details. Your room key is a student ID of someone famous, the coffee bar front is pencils, there are pictures and artwork all over evoking school. We booked a King Suite room which was very affordable for the size. This was honestly our cheapest, yet biggest room we had during our New England trip. The room had a beautiful view of the capital and downtown. There was a separate living room area and one of the comfiest beds ever. Be mindful this is a historic building so there are some quirks, including the one pipe system. This means the whole building is either in AC or Heat mode. As this was still early October it was still in AC mode, so despite the colder temps outside you could not turn on the heat. We simply asked for some extra blankets and where perfectly happy. Our stay here was perfect and were sad we only had one night. Consider this on your next trip to Providence.

    Deb B.

    The Graduate is a lovely hotel. We had a few issues. The first being we were offered an upgrade. The room was cute, and spacious! Downfall was there was no refrigerator. Apparently it broke down and they didn't have a replacement. The outlet in the bathroom was behind the toilet. We had to take the top of the toilet off to plug anything in. Lastly, our room was very warm. They can either run the heat or the air conditioner. They had the heat on. We ended up opening the window but couldn't leave it open due to the outside noise. It really is a lovely hotel. I loved the decor. It had a lot of charm. We frequented the coffee shop, which also was a cute space.

    This is the Reiners restaurant and bar The people that work here are great. Customers are nice. The entire hotel is fantastic..
    Sellena R.

    The vacation was beautiful The hotel was wonderful Unfortunately, they do not come in and clean your room at all. Even if you're there for a week or more. But they will give you more instant coffee as they have a hot water pot lol not a coffee machine No laundry place to do laundry The food and drinks were good. It was quite expensive, but I walked around town. Try different places. . But the room was great

    Bob M.

    This Graduate Hotels are now a part of the Hilton Hotel Conglomerate. We are in Providence, RI for a wedding and this is the hotel we decided to call "home" for 5 days. It is an old building but it is well maintained and after 2 nights I am loving it more. The furniture may be retro, however, it enhances the beauty and charm of the hotel. Very friendly staff, beautiful woodwork on the main lobby and the mezzanine. Very comfortable bed and pillows. In our room the closet is small as is the bathroom. There is a coffee bar and a sports bar on the premises. Coffee bar has light breakfast items and the sportsbar opens in the late afternoon. Personally, I love the hotel, but honestly it is not enough for me to award it 5 stars.

    Front of the hotel.
    Robert S.

    Today I took a tour of the Graduate and it was a nice one...the carpeting and all the walls and rooms have been updated and renovated since the pandemic. All rooms have king size beds. The junior suites have a nice seating area and a separate living room and bedroom spaces. The conference rooms are bright and cheerful. There's no pool, but the fitness center is ample and well equipped. There's a terrace where guests can enjoy the open air. A great place to stay, have a meeting or a special event.

    Living room of king suite facing College Hill on beautiful May graduation weekend... snagged a great deal!
    Susan K.

    ORIGIN: Graduate Providence opened in 2021, marking continued expansion of the Nashville-based hospitality/real estate investment group Adventurous Journey (AJ) Capital. As in other acquisitions, Adventurous Journeys Capital purchased and reimagined a hotel that long-served the local university community. In this case it was the century-old Biltmore Hotel, which is listed on the national register of historic places. CONCEPT: As in all Graduate Hotels, the hotel's design and activities reflect connection with the community in which it is situated. Guests discover design elements that inform about community achievements, environment, and popular past times. A large rectangular table with easy access to outlets is a central feature that local university students are welcome to use to research, write, or study. EXPERIENCE: I was fortunate to get a College Hill facing suite at a typical rate per night. The room was beautifully designed, with a dining/living room area that has a comfortable upholstered chair with wide desk, a shell ceiling sconce, and a papered wall depicting Rhode Island- oriented books. Like all Graduate Hotels, references to the community were embedded throughout the building and are fun for guests to discover and make sense of. For example, Rhode Island has some famous donut shops, so I found donuts in the hall carpet design and print in the suite's bathroom. This is a clever way to make each hotel location unique, as well as educate visitors about the history of the area. SERVICE: The hotel reception folks were very accommodating and helpful, offering local street parking/ticketing info to my husband. TIPS: Request College Hill facing view to fully enjoy local landscape. This location's restaurant options are not as expansive as other Graduate Hotels, likely due to proximity of excellent restaurants... many on charming Weybosset Street just a few blocks away. A small grocery store named Rory's is just around the corner -- best option for breakfast to go, or inside (storefront window counter seating). Sandwiches and an assortment of uncommon chilled beverages and bagged snacks can make this a fun destination.

    The bathroom.  Kind of tight.
    George W.

    I stayed in this hotel in 1996 as part of an industry group. The food and the hotel were so great, I wanted to bring my wife out in 2024. How the mighty have fallen. The Graduate is the former Providence Biltmore, which is and was a wonderful hotel. The leadership of the Graduate needs to step up their game. Specific problems: 1. There was no soap in the room. We had to call down 3 times, and finally we got two small bars of soap. The next day, housekeeping came and added soap to the wall mounted dispenser in the shower, but left their container and some cleaning junk in the room. WTH? 2. The carpet in the room near the AC unit was wet. Not damp, SOAKED. We brought it to the staff's attention, and went to breakfast. By the time we got back to the room, Engineering was there and they cleared the AC unit drain, and sucked up the water that had overflowed. But the carpet - still soaked. 3. The room smelled musty. This probably isn't the first time this AC unit has put water on the floor. 4. There is little space in the bathroom, so they have the extra roll of toilet paper hanging in a bag on the back of the door. The bag was empty. We didn't run out, but this is not good attention to detail. What was good: The staff was polite and helpful. Good security was there to keep the lobby in good graces. The 4 main elevators worked. The air conditioning worked. The view from our room was good. WiFi worked. They still kept the plaque which shows the flood level in the lobby from a hurricane in the earth 19th century. Would I stay here again? Probably, but I'd inspect the room and reject it if I found this much trouble. We missed the wet floor because we had shoes on - it became apparent when we soaked our socks to get to bed. So much potential. Management needs to step up and take steps to improve this.

    Cool key wall
    Joe S.

    "Will you unzip my suitcase?" comes to mind as I think about my time at The Graduate hotel in Providence. Mr. Robinson won't be coming back for hours either, so feel free to use the bar on the 1st floor for your entertainment needs (the bar has 2 virtual golf/soccer/baseball bays) or the large suites for entertaining 1 or more guests! This hotel is a nice boutique hotel in Downtown which was recommended by a co-worker when staying here. The lobby is gorgeous and check-in was pretty easy and the staff was super friendly. I ended up with a room upgrade to a 1 bedroom suite which was nicely decorated and had a comfortable bed with AWESOME PILLOWS! Other hotels need to get a clue with pillows! There was security at the front door during the evening which was nice as the area seemed a bit sketchy. There were police lights and sirens and that buzz buzz cop car noise at various hours of the night. Maybe Mrs. Robinson was out looking to make a little extra cash? Did I mention Ceiling Fans above the bed? I usually prefer mirrors, strobes and spotlights, but the fan made it comfy for sleep. I'd imagine in the summer these come in handy. Depending on where I was going in Providence, I may stay here again. I'm a points snob so I'd rather stay at an IHG or Marriott property and earn points, but the rate for this place was pretty good for what you got!

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    Ask the Community - Graduate by Hilton Providence

    Does this hotel require key cards to access the elevator?

    Yes it requires key card access to the elevator

    Does this hotel really not have ice, soda machine or bottled water? Totally deal breaker if this is true!

    Yes to all - ice (not on all floors) two gratis bottles of Graduate water (not replenished)

    Is the Zlounge or Bar open 4:00pm for drinks?

    Yes, Reiners Bar and Game Room is open for drinks. The bar is also open up until 12 AM on Saturdays / around 10-11 PM on weekdays and Sundays.

    Is there a pool in the hotel?

    No.

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    Review Highlights - Graduate by Hilton Providence

    Located on the 17th floor overlooking all that Downtown Providence has to offer.

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown - Guest room

    Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown

    (91 reviews)

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    DownCity

    Checking in was super easy. I did it through the app and it was easy to come to the desk and pick…read moreup my keys. The only issue I had was that I requested a late check-out and the person working the counter really gave me a hard time about it. I understand that late check-outs aren't guaranteed, but her attitude about it was really off. She kept insisting that I need to speak with her manager to approve it, but she never offered to get the manager. I just gave up and decided to speak with someone else the next day. When I came by the next day, the person working let us have the 2pm check-out and the manager did happen to walk by and said it was not an issue at all. And it turns out the girl from the night before did mark me as a 1pm check-out. Honestly, though, this was still an issue because housekeeping came at 1pm to clean the room... The room itself was a room. Clean and standard to Hampton Inn. The bathroom was good, with a nice shower stall and good water pressure but a low flow toilet. My room was in a separate part of the building with only like 6 rooms on the floor. This was nice when it came to hotel noise. However, the windows are very thin and the complaints about car drag racing all night are not incorrect. The location of this hotel was fantastic, an easy walk to many of the sights in the area. One day we decided to take the shuttle and that was fabulous. This hotel is worth staying at for the shuttle alone.

    Let's start with the good: Free breakfast was nothing…read morespecial but sufficient. Hot breakfast included eggs and sausage. There were cereals and breads and fruit. Coffee, teas, juices. I like staying at these places because breakfast is usually not a big deal for me. The FREE SHUTTLE goes within 2 miles of the hotel. I stayed here two different times and I probably caught the shuttle 6 different times. Jenn is the absolute best shuttle driver, super knowledgeable about the entire town, and remembered me when I came back the second time. I don't like taking Ubers by myself so having the shuttle was the best - the shuttle picked me up from the Amtrak station before I even checked in! Then it took me to the mall while I waited for my room to be ready. Location: super convenient to eateries, and just across the river from Brown, RISD, Thayer St, and walkable to the waterfront. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. THE BAD: Both times I stayed, my room faced the street and at night people race cars on those streets! The street noise is REALLY LOUD.

    Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

    Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

    (227 reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown

    I traveled from Boston for a quick getaway. This renaissance hotel wasn't like others I'd stayed at…read moreprior to. For one, it appeared pretty dated. Additionally, the shower was clogged (gross). Someone was sent to fix it which took a little bit and ran into our dinner plans since we needed to get ready. It also begged the question of whether the shower was cleaned since the housekeeper should have noticed the backed up water. In any event, the staff was nice but Im not inclined to recommend this location or give it another chance with my coins.

    This is one of my favorite kinds of hotel. They've taken what is clearly a historic, awesome old…read morebuilding and they've converted and updated into a comfortable, modern place to stay. A renaissance, indeed. They have the important things down: the bed is comfortable, the shower pressure is good, the towels are soft, the products are solid. The fitness center is pretty good. Overall, it was clean, and spacious, and the people I dealt with were friendly and helpful. There are a few oddities, like the fact that the closet has another door that opens into the bathroom and the Trump rally happening a block away (not affiliated with the hotel), but those are overshadowed by an amazing view of the Capitol building (through some pillars), and an excellent location a block or two from the train station. That alone means I'll be back next time I'm in town.

    The Dean Hotel

    The Dean Hotel

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    We were looking for a hotel a short distance from Gillette Stadium. The Dean is about 35 minutes…read moreaway. It's located in a very walkable area near Roger Williams University, RISD, Brown, and Johnson & Wales. The people were friendly and helpful especially Dylan. It's a very old property. The "lift" requires muscle to get the gate open. It's only large enough for 2 people and only goes to the fourth floor. We were room 502 so we had to lug our bags up another flight of stairs. The room was spacious with a king bed on one side and sitting area with TV on the other. The TV was difficult to watch from bed. The air conditioner combo heater was very loud. In fact, when it came on, it sounded like someone was trying to break into the room. The bathroom was small. The shower was so small that I felt like I was in a coffin with the black tile and shower curtain. The pressure was good in the shower with a waterfall shower head. I had no room to raise my arms to wash my hair. The products provided in the bathroom- hand soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were all good. There's a pay parking lot next to the hotel.

    The Dean Hotel is definitely an experience in more ways than one. From the chic interior to the…read morecool gate style elevator or the retro lighting, you will not be disappointed if you are looking for a vintage experience, but that's where it stops. The rooms are lit with antique lighting, which while cool, make for dimly lit rooms. The beds while comfortable are spaced just enough from the wall that you will end up with a cramped neck as you wake up with your pillow tucked between the wall and the bed frame. The AC unit in our room was running the entire time. Never had a problem with it and it was a godsend for the humid weather I experienced with my 4 days in Providence. I only saw one staff member working at the coffee/breakfast bar once during my entire stay (4 days). And even then the coffee bar looked to be closed. Definitely best to find your breakfast and coffee at one of the myriad of places outside of the hotel. No working vents in the bathroom will leave your post showering experience to be entertaining and thoughts of a sauna will creep into your mind. The TV is in a very awkward spot and in my case was never used by myself or my family that I booked the room with. Also due to the location of the building and this is no fault of the owners, you will get to hear ALL the sounds of the inner downtown workings. Lights passing by, sirens, horns, and in our case, random fireworks going off for the 4th of July weekend. My biggest complaint by far was the parking. One would think that for the price you pay to stay, you would get either VIP parking or just hotel parking in general. Definitely not the case here. You will pay for parking and if you happen to leave the hotel to go visit other places, your parking becomes an experience for the RNG gods. It becomes a first come first serve situation. Which in my opinion, is absolutely ridiculous. Overall, our stay was okay. Would I stay here a 2nd time? No, no I wouldn't. The parking issue still annoys me. While the experience is unique, the amenities provided by the hotel are subpar. The staff are friendly, but the experience, again from my point of view, is lacking.

    Hilton Providence - Meeting Room

    Hilton Providence

    (197 reviews)

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    For 3 days only: Friday, August 29 - Sunday, August 31, there was a free Disney & Alice in…read moreWonderland Art & Cosplay Expo in Hilton Providence Downtown Hotel. The website was easy to use to book the free tickets. The expo was open on Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday & Sunday 12-6 pm. I entered Hilton Providence Downtown Hotel on Saturday around 1:30pm and saw a sign that the Amazing Art Expo was on the 2nd floor. I headed upstairs and followed some more signs to the Amazing Art Expo. There was a table of prints selling for $15 each and free prints for sharing the event on Facebook or Instagram. The Amazing Art Expo had tables of Harry Potter, Studio Ghibli, Disney, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, and so much more prints. No photography was allowed in the room. The prints were selling 1 for $35 each, 2 for $30 each, 3 for $25 each, and 4+ for $25 each. David Sobolov, the Voice Actor for Emperor Kaido in "One Piece," Gorilla Grodd on The CW Network drama The Flash, and Sean Carlson, a freelance artist born and raised in New York, were both at the Amazing Art Expo. It was nice to walk around and see the different prints. There were a good amount of people.

    Be advised, Hilton on Atwells is under major reconstruction - I just spent Friday night there - and…read morewould not if I had known about the construction. The noise is incessant and pervasive - from 8 am to 5 pm, weekends included. The only indication on the website is a small blurb saying the fitness center is closed due to maintenance. It is a mess - no internet and electricity is unstable as they work.

    Hotel Providence - Guest room

    Hotel Providence

    (205 reviews)

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    DownCity

    Accommodations were nice and clean however the valet service sucks. Just make sure you know when…read moretheir valet gets off of work. When I arrived at 10pm valet was off of work and I needed to uber to their valet parking lot as it's not the best part of providence and quite far. Without that, again the accommodations are nice.

    Unacceptable Treatment & Lack of Accountability…read more I had a deeply disappointing and upsetting experience at Hotel Providence. I booked my reservation around midnight and traveled from Boston to Providence, RI. Upon arrival, the second front door was locked, and I waited approximately five minutes before the concierge came to open it. When I approached the front desk and politely asked if my reservation was visible, the concierge, Jordan, responded in a rude and hostile tone, saying, "Can you wait!!" He then stated that although he could see my reservation, I could not check in until 4:00 PM. I explained that I had nowhere else to go and kindly asked if he could check whether any accommodations could be made. He abruptly said no, claiming the hotel was fully booked. He then stated that I could pay $339.35 for the night and would be able to get a room immediately, which directly contradicted his earlier statement that no rooms were available. When I asked what the nightly rate included (amenities, etc.), he responded defensively and dismissively. Shortly after, he told me that if I didn't stop asking what he referred to as "condescending questions," he would call the police and have me removed. This threat was completely unwarranted and unprofessional. At no point was I rude, aggressive, or disruptive--I was simply asking reasonable questions about my reservation. Because of this interaction, I was left with no choice but to sleep in my car. I was not willing to pay nearly $400 on top of an existing reservation, nor was it safe for me to drive back to Boston at that hour. The following day around 3:30 PM, the concierge was kind and helpful, though my room was still not ready and I waited an additional 45 minutes. Later, a third concierge listened carefully to my experience and confirmed that the hotel was not fully booked and that accommodations should have been made the night before, directly contradicting what I had been told by Jordan. Despite management being aware of the situation, the manager, Brad Craig, never approached me, never acknowledged what happened, and never attempted to address or resolve the issue. I understand hotel policies, but nothing justifies threatening a guest with police for asking questions or leaving someone effectively stranded. This experience reflects a serious lack of professionalism, empathy, and leadership. I hope this feedback leads to proper staff training and accountability so no other guest is treated this way.

    Graduate by Hilton Providence - hotels - Updated May 2026

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