PROVIDENCE
Hotel Dolce Villa
What it is: A boutique-style hotel located in the heart of Federal Hill.
The rooms: The suites feature an all-white interior, and the views of the DePasquale Square and Fountain can't be beat. Every room also has a fully equipped kitchen.
Amenities: Enjoy state-of-the-art electronics, free high-speed Internet, Jacuzzi tubs, and remote-control gas fireplaces in the two-bedroom suites. Complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate sweeten the deal.
Activities: In the warmer months, enjoy live entertainment right outside your door in DePasquale Square. Stroll through the surrounding Federal Hill markets and restaurants, or take a short walk into downtown. The Providence Central Library and Westminster Street Shopping District are within walking distance.
Details: 63 DePasquale Square, from $199 for a one-bedroom suite with a memory-foam sleeper sofa.
Old Court Bed & Breakfast
What it is: A charming B&B located in the heart of College Hill.
The rooms: Built in 1863, the guestrooms are equipped with Victorian-era furnishings. All rooms are equipped with a private bath, a telephone, a television, and wireless Internet.
Amenities: Check out the views of the capitol building and the city skyline from certain rooms. A homemade breakfast is served every morning in the elegant dining room.
Activities: Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design are a few blocks away, as is Thayer Street, where all the college students dine, shop, and hang out. Make sure to stroll down Benefit Street and sneak a peek at the gorgeous colonial mansions.
Details: 144 Benefit Street, from $135 for the Cameron room with two full-size beds.
Providence Biltmore
What it is: A newly renovated 292-room historic hotel located in downtown Providence.
The rooms: Every room features a king-size or California-king-size bed. The junior suite has a living-room area, an office area, a large flat-screen television, and a sofa bed.
Amenities: Enjoy a full menu of spa services at the Red Door Spa, as well as a fully equipped fitness facility. Dine at McCormick & Schmik's, an upscale seafood restaurant housed in the lobby.
Activities: The nearby Westin Hotel allows guests of the Biltmore to use their pool for $15. Westminster Street shopping is right around the corner, as well as dining options such as Tazza, Local 121, and Gracies. The Providence Children's Museum and Roger Williams Park Zoo are both a short drive away.
Details: 11 Dorrance Street, from $189 for a junior suite with one king-size bed and a sofa bed.
Renaissance Providence
What it is: A 272-room Marriot hotel housed in a renovated Masonic temple in downtown Providence's Capitol District.
The rooms: All the rooms feature traces of historic neoclassical architecture leftover from the building's days as a temple. For a bit of indulgence, take part in the Design-a-Bar package that allows you to customize your minibar with your favorite snacks.
Amenities: : Exercise at the fully equipped fitness center and enjoy upscale dining at the on-site restaurant, Temple Downtown. High-speed Internet and valet parking are available.
Activities: Walk along the scenic Providence River or wander a few blocks over to the State House. All the best shops and restaurant in downtown Providence are just blocks away.
Details: 5 Avenue of the Arts, from $219 for a standard room with one king-size or two queen-size beds.
The Westin Providence
What it is: A modern hotel in downtown Providence with state-of-the-art amenities.
The rooms: All of the 564 guest rooms feature the hotel's signature Heavenly beds and Heavenly baths, as well as high-speed Internet.
Amenities: Take a dip in the heated indoor pool or take advantage of the fully equipped fitness facility. Enjoy top-of-the-line dining at the Agora Restaurant and Bar. The Westin Kids Club offers cribs, strollers, and high chairs.
Activities: This hotel is connected to the Providence Place Mall, which offers numerous shopping and dining options. It is located steps away from Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza, and Waterfire festivities. Grab one of the hotel's Runner's World maps for three-mile and five-mile walking and running routes that start at the hotel.
Details: One West Exchange Street, from $199 for a traditional room with one king-size bed and a roll-away, or two double beds.
