Omni Providence HotelvsGraduate Providence
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Providence Biltmore is the choice of most writers compared to Omni Providence Hotel. Providence Biltmore comes in at 94 with accolades from 11 sources such as The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
Omni Providence Hotel
1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This is easily the city's most important hotel, with a luxurious interior and a downtown location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cutting-edge convenience is the buzzword at this centerpiece downtown hotel... connected to Rhode Island's convention center on one side and to the city's most upscale shopping mall on the other."
Star Service
"Even under Omni, its size and familiar features are what continue to impress most arrivals—including expansive meeting facilities, fabulous beds and boast-worthy service." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A prime downtown location and immediate proximity to the city’s most popular tourist attractions make... an ideal location from which to base any trip to Providence." Full review
Gayot
"A touch of class infuses the style at this business-friendly hotel."
Fodor's
"Towering over Downcity, the Omni is steps from restaurants, the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Dunkin Donuts Center, and Waterplace Park, home of the WaterFire event." Full review
Graduate Providence Show All Reviews
11 Dorrance Street, Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"The city's beloved landmark since 1922, the Providence Biltmore has been treated to a multimillion-dollar renovation that has brought the rooms up to the 21st century." Full review
Frommer's
"Most guest rooms are large, half of them with more than 600 square feet of floor space; some of the 20 suites have kitchenettes." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Entering the chandeliered lobby of this historic downtown hotel is like stepping back into the 1920s." Full review
Star Service
"Facing bustling Kennedy Plaza, this is Providence's grande dame, a well-loved local icon that has more history than hootzpah these days." Full review
Rough Guide
"Although the Biltmore’s lobby looks like a set for the Godfather, the rooms in this 1922 Providence landmark are plush, contemporary and recently renovated."
Michelin Guide
"An institution since 1922, the Biltmore is the grande dame of Providence hotels."
Gayot
"This grand hotel is rich in cultural history."
Star Service
"Facing bustling Kennedy Plaza, this is Providence's grande dame, a well-loved local icon that holds the honor of most historical hotel in the city." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Biltmore has maintained charming historic features -- such as coffered ceilings and an old mail slot that runs from the top floor to the bottom -- while seamlessly incorporating modern necessities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Most of the rooms at this city hotel are spacious (the traditional kings being the smallest with more historic hotel proportions), and have a classic design style that relies on neutral tones." Full review