Hotel review: The Biltmore Providence, R.I.

Providence, Rhode Island, is a city that has numerous luxury hotels to offer the visitor. Only one of them is a member of Grand Heritage Hotels International and that is the Providence Biltmore. This Grand Dame has been serving the traveling public for more than 80 years and with their recent renovations has been restored to a very high standard of excellence.

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, the Biltmore is a perfect location for visiting most of the revitalized areas of this historic city. Providence Place Mall is a short walk as is RISDI, Providence Performing Arts Center, Dunkin Donuts Center and Trinity Repertory Theater.

Westminster Street offers eclectic shopping and there are over 25 restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. The Providence Convention Center is also easily accessible from the Biltmore.

If however, you don't want to leave the hotel, and once you see the grandeur of the lobby area you most likely won't want to leave, you can dine at McCormick and Schmick Seafood Restaurant who are located in the hotel. If you just want a cup of coffee or light refreshment then you can go to Starbucks also off the lobby. Room service is available from 6:30 a.m. to midnight.


The hotel now boasts 289 rooms and suites all with king or California king beds. The suites are huge with two king beds in one room and a sofa in the second room. Even the regular rooms are generous in size and have luxurious bedding and window treatments. The beds have sinfully opulent mattresses and you will be guaranteed an excellent night’s sleep. There are abundant pillows provided but if you need more don't hesitate to contact housekeeping who will be happy to provide anything you need to make your stay perfect. Bathroom size varies depending on the room type you choose, however, there is tile on the floor and walls, great pressure, a large mirror with good lighting, lots of amenities and a woman’s best friend a large soaking tub.







Additionally, all the rooms have a desk which is home to the coffee pot where you can make yourself some java. They don't offer Starbucks coffee in the room however they do provide another local favorite New England Coffee. Two real Biltmore mugs are available along with two bottles of spring water, on the house. Regular rooms have one TV in regular rooms and suites have two. They have an excellent selection of channels, over 60 are offered.


The entire building is WiFi so you will be able to bring along your laptop. If you didn't bring yours there is a business center in the lobby where you are free to use the computers and printers. The hotel has a fitness center but no swimming pool. They do however have a spa which is open daily from quite early to quite late for your convenience. They offer a full day spa experience.


If you are arriving in Providence by train the hotel is an easy walk from Union Station. If you are driving the hotel provides valet parking for $28 a day. If you are flying into T.F. Green Airport a shuttle can be provided for both pickups and drop-offs. The airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Rates for rooms at the hotel are moderate to expensive depending on the time of year and the day of the week.


If you are tired of cookie-cutter hotels and want to enjoy a hotel with historic ambiance, the Providence Biltmore is sure to become the place you choose to stay when you are visiting Providence. Since 2014 they have been affiliated with the Hilton Curio Collection.