Graduate by Hilton Providence Hotel

Downtown Providence · Providence

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Axel’s take

Go for downtown character and spacious rooms, but expect some old-building compromises.

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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · a historic 4-star downtown hotel with quirky collegiate decor

Graduate Providence is a historic 4-star in the former Biltmore, with an ornate lobby and playful university-inspired interiors. It's a good pick for travelers who want character rather than another standard business hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the downtown location, comfortable beds and generous room sizes, particularly the suites. Restaurants, theaters and the convention center are easy to reach on foot.

The catch is that the decorative refresh hasn't eliminated the building's practical weaknesses. Reviews across Tripadvisor and Expedia repeatedly flag unreliable heating or cooling and bathrooms that feel older than the bedrooms. Cleanliness is generally rated well, though housekeeping and maintenance responses aren't consistently dependable. Parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd choose it for a walkable city break, but skip it if precise temperature control and polished four-star consistency matter more than personality.

Rooms
Distinctive decor, comfortable beds and roomy suites; bathrooms and temperature control are weaker points.
Cleanliness
Strong overall cleanliness ratings, tempered by recurring bathroom and housekeeping complaints.
Service
Many guests praise helpful staff, but problem resolution and housekeeping follow-through vary.
Amenities
Coffee shop, bar and game room, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; no pool listed.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking, breakfast and pets carry extra charges; Hilton lists no valet parking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

11 Dorrance St, Providence

Central downtown base, walkable to theaters, restaurants, the convention center and Providence Station.

Amenities and check-in

Coffee shop, bar and game room, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; no pool listed.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Fitness facilities
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
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Graduate by Hilton Providence Hotel — Providence, United States

Graduate by Hilton Providence Hotel is a historic 4-star downtown hotel with quirky collegiate decor in Providence, United States.

Address: 11 Dorrance St, Providence. Property ID: 1080809.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/providence/graduate-by-hilton-providence-hotel-1080809

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$449$488 on Booking.com$39 less (8%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$404$436 on Booking.com$32 less (7%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$369$395 on Booking.com$26 less (7%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $492 USD

2026-11-23 to 2026-11-26 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$281 for 1 night
2026-11-06View stay prices
2026-11-07View stay prices
2026-11-08$202 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$252 for 1 night · 2 nights $514 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$262 for 1 night · 2 nights $578 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$316 for 1 night · 2 nights $635 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$319 for 1 night · 2 nights $641 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$322 for 1 night · 2 nights $646 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$324 for 1 night · 2 nights $535 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$211 for 1 night · 2 nights $430 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$219 for 1 night · 2 nights $434 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$215 for 1 night · 2 nights $430 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$215 for 1 night · 2 nights $439 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$224 for 1 night · 2 nights $526 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$302 for 1 night · 2 nights $602 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$300 for 1 night · 2 nights $470 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$170 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $326 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$164 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$166 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$172 for 1 night · 2 nights $350 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$178 for 1 night · 2 nights $378 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$200 for 1 night · 2 nights $406 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $414 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$208 for 1 night · 2 nights $427 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$219 for 1 night · 2 nights $442 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$223 for 1 night · 2 nights $449 · up to 14 nights priced

#6 of 6 hotels in Downtown Providence by Axel's take. Downtown Providence is #1 of 3 places to stay in Providence. The best hotels in Downtown Providence, ranked · Where to stay in Providence

Axel's take: 7.6/10

Go for downtown character and spacious rooms, but expect some old-building compromises. a historic 4-star downtown hotel with quirky collegiate decor, scored for what it is.

Graduate Providence is a historic 4-star in the former Biltmore, with an ornate lobby and playful university-inspired interiors. It's a good pick for travelers who want character rather than another standard business hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the downtown location, comfortable beds and generous room sizes, particularly the suites. Restaurants, theaters and the convention center are easy to reach on foot.

The catch is that the decorative refresh hasn't eliminated the building's practical weaknesses. Reviews across Tripadvisor and Expedia repeatedly flag unreliable heating or cooling and bathrooms that feel older than the bedrooms. Cleanliness is generally rated well, though housekeeping and maintenance responses aren't consistently dependable. Parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd choose it for a walkable city break, but skip it if precise temperature control and polished four-star consistency matter more than personality.

  • Best for: car-free downtown weekends; families wanting spacious suites; travelers who enjoy historic hotels

  • Watch out for: recurring heating and cooling complaints; dated bathrooms and uneven maintenance; paid parking and breakfast

  • Location: Central downtown base, walkable to theaters, restaurants, the convention center and Providence Station.

  • Rooms: Distinctive decor, comfortable beds and roomy suites; bathrooms and temperature control are weaker points.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings, tempered by recurring bathroom and housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Many guests praise helpful staff, but problem resolution and housekeeping follow-through vary.

  • Amenities: Coffee shop, bar and game room, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; no pool listed.

  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking, breakfast and pets carry extra charges; Hilton lists no valet parking.

Axel's opinion of Graduate by Hilton Providence Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Graduate by Hilton Providence Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Hilton Hotels
  • 11 Dorrance St, Providence
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets allowed (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Providence

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Fridge

Junior Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Fridge

Premier Suite

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