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    Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

    4.0 (229 reviews)
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    Lobby
    Kim V.

    A gorgeous, historic, and classy mason building converted into a hotel. It was built in 1927 but construction was put on hold due to the Wall Street Crash and start of the World War II. The building was eventually fixed and opened in 2007 as a hotel. The Greek Revival architecture was grand and magnificent; right next door, a wonderous view of the Rhode Island State House. There was only valet parking available, which was $40 a night. The lobby was spacious and the restaurant, The Public Kitchen and Bar is attached to it. The Veterans Memorial Auditorium is connected to the hote also; events such as comedy shows takes place there. There's a fitness/business center and 10,000 sq. ft. meeting space. We stayed on the 8th floor. The room was spacious and clean; we had slightly obstructed views of the state house, we still saw a bit of the landmark. There was a balcony with large railings outside of our window, but it's not accessible. It had a flat screen TV, mini fridge, and coffee machine. The bed was comfy and the pillows were down feather so it was too flat for my liking. There was a laundry bag for our dirty clothes. The bathroom was spacious with plenty of counter space. There was a hand towel rack and plenty of towels; this may mean nothing to most people, but the little details does matter! The first night was nice and quiet but the second night, the people next door were partying from 2:30 am to 4:00 am (loud and rude). I get you're having fun but no need to be screaming the entire time; thankfully my kids stayed asleep during that timeframe. The hotel was in a central location and we were able to walk everywhere; Providence Place Mall, Thayer St., North and South Main St., the Pedestrian Bridge, and Wickenden St. to name a few. Overall, we had a good experience at the hotel and would definitely stay there again! Also, I was afraid of ghostly vibes since this place is historic, I didn't get any creepy vibes at all.

    Comfy bed
    Bill S.

    Beautiful hotel in the heart of Providence. My only issue, you must valet your car during your stay. I'm not a fan of anyone driving my car. If you don't know how to drive a Tesla, practicing on my car is no bueno. Other than that, the hotel is beautiful. From the elegant lobby to the freshly updated rooms, everything during my stay was top notch. Funny story, In the elevator I saw a few nerds hosting a political party for Gov Dan McKee. I crashed the party, had the bartender pour me a Makers neat and took a selfie with the mayor (?) and said four more years! The shower had hot water, comfy bed and it's in a nice part of town. 5 stars alone because I have a story that makes me chuckle

    State house view
    Frank Y.

    As a lifetime Platinum on Marriott this is in the small minority of hotels where the rooms are bigger and nicer than they look in web site pictures. Book with confidence if you like what you see in the pics. Late 2010s renovation was very tasteful and well-done, and you can tell that housekeeping/ maintenance staff goes the extra mile to keep it very clean. Rates can spike a bit at busy peak times like beach season or university events, but otherwise great value for the dollar especially with Boston as little as a 30 minute train ride away. Only thing keeping it from a 5th star is that downtown Providence seems to have gotten a bit more dangerous and sketchy since COVID and the walking directions to downtown are not totally straightforward if you're not familiar with the city , even if you have phone map. State House views are a nice added bonus and frequently part of status upgrades

    View of the state capitol
    LaShonda H.

    Fabulous hotel downtown. It was a perfect location right across from the Amtrak station. Providence Place Mall was right down the street with lots of places to eat there. The room was ready super early, which was a plus. There was fruit infused water or coffee in the lobby everyday. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was lovely! The bathroom had marble floors which were pretty cold so bring your socks or slippers. The TV had many cable offerings and the Wi-Fi was quick. I had a beautiful view of the state capitol from room 325. I would 100% stay here again and would recommend it!

    Delicious egg Benedict at the hotel Kitchen and bar
    Slaw S.

    I stayed here for 5 nights in room 738 around the corner of the lounge. The room and bathdoom were clean, spacious, and comfortable. Beautiful hotel located in downtown Providence so I was able to walk around and explore the area. Hotel manager was very friendly at checkin, staff in the lounge not so much. I didn't feel too comfortable being there too long; I mostly grab and go some snacks and beverages. I usually skipped the breakfast at the lounge but Wednesday was a special treat. They setup an omelette station so I was able to have a decent breakfast. The best breakfast was at the hotel Kitchen and bar. The Egg Benedict and potato was so delicious. The only thing I didn't like was the valet parking because I'm not comfortable having a stranger drive the rental that's not authorized on the rental agreement.

    Shaun T.

    A great location in downtown Providence. The hotel is actually a very old, beautiful building that is perfectly modernized. Blocks from the Amtrak station, as well as the Dunkin' Donuts Center, and a short Uber to Federal Hill or PC. Staff is great. Rooms well appointed. Location tremendous.

    Special cobbler for the weekend!
    M L.

    Valet parking is a must and the guys are wonderful! Hotel was nice but they never meet the request for connecting rooms despite the fact that we did what they asked and called the morning of check in and were reassured we were getting connecting rooms. Good to have room service and a restaurant that's open till late.

    Views of the capitol building
    Michelle S.

    I stayed in the king bedroom with views of the capital building. The bed was comfortable and very luxurious. I found the room to be spacious and the bathroom was also quite nice. I didn't like that you had to use their valet or pay per hour for street parking ($32 for over night per day). The gym was large and had plenty of machines, though I wish there was a pool! Their restaurant is only open for certain hours which sucked but plenty of food in the area. I also liked that they had fruit water in the lobby which was refreshing because it was so hot the days I was in Rhode Island. Overall, a decent stay and all of the staff was friendly.

    Clogged toilet led to bathroom being flooded.
    Michael O.

    Our toilet got clogged and flooded our bathroom. I called service before 7 AM to let them know, and they told me they would send housekeeping. After more than 1 hour of waiting, I called them to get an ETA on housekeeping only to have them tell me housekeeping doesn't arrive until 9 AM. It would have been great to know when I originally called so that my fiancé and I could have gone back to sleep instead of waiting impatiently, fearing to fall back asleep. I am literally waiting to use the restroom while staff figures out if maintenance can help since housekeeping isn't here. What a disaster! For all the positives of the hotel, I do not recommend this place, nor will my fiancé and I ever come back here.

    Hansel B.

    The nicer marriott property located downtown. The space looks beautiful and the rooms i've gotten both time were nice. One was a suite with a nice view of the RI state house. They have a lounge, but its closed on weekends which seems to be the norm at some marriott properties. Parking is valet and they say theres self-parking, but not clear how that works unless you ask. Not a big deal for short stay, but if you are staying a few nights, take that into consideration for your budget, its $32 a day. Staff is friendly and rooms are clean and spacious. If you find a good rate for this one, i would pick it over the other nearby marriott properties!

    Front entrance
    Jay B.

    When I was in my early 20s, I used to think that the Holiday Inn was the greatest hotel I could stay in. After some years went by and I had a bit more cash to burn, I invested in the Marriott rewards program. Next thing I knew, I could search for places to stay at a reduced government rate (ya know....so that I wouldn't go COMPLETELY broke). And that's how I came across this place. While not every Marriott establishment is created equal (trust me, I've stayed at some pretty bad ones), Renaissance in Providence shows you how other Marriotts should do it. From an on-ground restaurant, to stellar room service, to an immaculate view comparable to nothing short of Caesar's palace...this place is firing on pretty much all cylinders. But, as with all things, they aren't without their flaws (though I promise you, they are minor). The room: clean, immaculate, stellar, and comfy. Those are the words I'd use to describe it. While it was bizarre there was no microwave in sight, I didn't mind that much since I'm not normally a fan of holding onto too many leftovers whilst on vacation. The point of a vacation when it comes to eating...is to sample as many of the local restaurants as possible. And on my vacations, I'd rather eat fresh than two day old leftovers. The bathroom: HUGE! I mean...big enough to get your freak on in! One odd thing I saw was how the closet has a second door that opens directly into the bathroom. And there were no locks on either side. I guess they just assumed this was a couple's suite (granted, I requested two queen size beds). Room service: this was honestly the first time I've ever had the opportunity to order food to have delivered directly to my door. Not only was the service extremely easy to order from, but they are fast as hell, too! I adored the presentation of everything on the tray and seriously felt as if I was treated like royalty. I felt as if I should have answered the door in a fine robe or something. Oh, and the food was exquisite, too. Check-in/check-out: I mean, it DID surprise me a bit that despite checking in via the app, I still needed to come in to claim my very plastic magnetic key and not get a digital one via mobile. I also had to check out the same way. At least they don't automatically hand you a bill print out unless you ask for one. I'd rather have mine emailed to me and not waste the paper; which they kindly did. Valet: Okay. Let me ask you guys an honest question. Whenever you hand over the keys of your car to the valet, you expect them to literally be able to drive anything, yes? Okay. So..riddle me this, Batman: how in the ever loving f*ck is it possible a company hires a valet who....CAN'T *clap* DRIVE *clap* STICK *clap*?! Yeah. That really happened. I honestly thought I was being punked when the dude walked out to the car (which was parked a mere 100 feet from the entrance for some reason, but whatevs), attempted to start it, but then did the walk of shame back towards the entrance of the hotel after only 2 minutes of inspecting the vehicle. After he sheepishly admitted to us that he never learned how to drive a stick and I was half tempted to revoke his man-card right there on the spot, we ended up retrieving our own car from the parking lot....only to find the key left in the "ON" position. He....he couldn't even START the car, you guys. I...I've never seen that happen before! To his defense, the guy looked like he was about 20 and on the verge of losing his virginity. Naturally, names have been omitted to protect the emasculated. I should note that while you COULD go sans valet, I wouldn't really recommend it. Given the location, your wallet might hate you for paying to park on the street for 'x' amount of hours instead. BTW, the aforementioned diatribe is by no means a slight against this hotel establishment, nor its employees. It was just a bit ironic. Still, I had to share the story that had my friends and I laughing for five straight days now. Vehicular faux pas aside, this hotel was as close to perfect as a place can get. I'm giving Renaissance Providence Downtown 5 huge ass bathrooms worthy of consummating in out of 5.

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    Ask the Community - Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

    How is the bar?

    well, I was there in August, and totally enjoyed having a drink with my wife or two and then later transferred into the restaurant next-door. But then again, I'm not certain what you're looking for in the bar, because let's face it different bars.… 

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    I was lifted into a gorgeous suite facing the State House on the top floor.

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