Christopher Dodge HousevsThe Dean Hotel
Both Christopher Dodge House and The Dean Hotel are recommended by experts. Overall, The Dean Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Christopher Dodge House. The Dean Hotel is ranked #2 in Providence with recommendations from 10 publications such as Afar Magazine, Gayot and Fodor's.
Christopher Dodge House
11 West Park Street, Providence, RI 02908
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"Rooms on the east side of this three-story 1858 Italianate brick town house have direct views of the State House, though Interstate 95 lies between the two." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Christopher Dodge House offers a quaint, affordable bed-and-breakfast experience in Providence." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cozy quilts and gas fireplaces add a warm glow at this inviting B&B overlooking the State House." Full review
Rough Guide
"Sunny, eight-room Italianate B&B with early American reproduction furniture and plenty of home-made cookies on offer."
Gayot
"A patriotic Rhode Island inn featuring handcrafted Early American reproduction furniture."
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For guests planning extended stays in Providence, rooms with stoves and kitchenettes are available upon request.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 11-room inn, built in 1858 as a private residence for the Dodge family, has been carefully restored into a charming family-owned bed and breakfast with lots of period details." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This charming bed-and-breakfast is an award-winning, quaint homage to New England seaside cottages, with an enviable location and thoughtful amenities"
Rhode Island Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Dean Hotel
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Star Service
"New to Providence's slow-growing boutique-hotel scene, The Dean is a design darling and the only serious competition for the Hotel Providence." Full review
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It is almost easier to say what the rooms lack than what they have: There are no minibars or refrigerators, no coffeemakers, safes or iPod docks, and the baths are shower-only models that are tiled floor to ceiling in an effort to avoid having to install shower curtains.
Gayot
"A stylish, welcoming blend of throwback style and modern features."
Condé Nast Traveler
"With a craft cocktail bar, a karaoke lounge, and a beer garden, The Dean is yet more proof that Providence is no longer a sleepy college town." Full review
Wallpaper
"The Dean, in a century-old building that once housed a brothel, was named with a nod to nearby Brown University, and the look is equally smart." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Downtown Providence used to offer little in the way of artsy lodging—for high-minded digs, travelers would stick to ocean-facing suites along the state’s southern coast." Full review
Fodor's
"A building that once housed a strip club is now a trendy boutique hotel with a minimalist, masculine vibe and a sexy cocktail den." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"New kid on the block, The Dean epitomizes all that is design in Providence." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This 52-room property pays tribute to its historic downtown neighborhood through retro furnishings, locally made art, and antique objects." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stylish 52-room hotel first built in 1912 has quite a unique character, which makes sense as it’s been, among other things, a church building and a brothel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique Providence trendsetter with a coffee shop, a German beer hall and a karaoke lounge." Full review