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Graduate ProvidencevsThe Dean Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Providence Biltmore ranks slightly better than The Dean Hotel. Providence Biltmore comes in at #1 in Providence with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Star Service, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Graduate Providence
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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
OysterUpscale
"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
The Dean Hotel Star Service Gayot
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Jetsetter
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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
