Axel’s take
A characterful downtown base, stronger on room comfort than four-star polish.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Providence
Hotel Providence is a historic 4-star boutique hotel that makes a good base for theater nights and exploring downtown on foot. Its appeal is old-fashioned character rather than contemporary luxury. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, especially the valet team. We'd choose it for a short city stay where location matters more than extensive facilities.
The trade-offs are dated furnishings, uneven breakfast and occasional service lapses. Street noise bothers some guests, and several find the immediate block uncomfortable after dark, although others report no trouble. Expedia lists a nightly destination fee, with parking extra. September 2026 reporting says the previous renovation plan was not completed; don't assume a freshly refurbished hotel. We'd skip it if you want consistently polished four-star service or a quieter-feeling setting.
- Rooms
- Often praised as spacious and comfortable, with traditional decor; condition and noise exposure vary.
- Cleanliness
- Broadly positive across major sites, though occasional housekeeping misses appear in recent reviews.
- Service
- Helpful staff and valet service earn frequent praise, but front-desk responsiveness is not consistent.
- Amenities
- The hotel advertises a fitness studio, complimentary Wi-Fi and Backstage Kitchen + Bar; breakfast feedback is mixed.
- Fees and surprises
- Destination fee, paid valet, pet charges and a deposit are listed; planned refurbishment was reported incomplete in September 2026.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · connectcre.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
139 Mathewson Street, Providence
Walkable to PPAC, restaurants and the convention center; some recent guests feel uncomfortable on the immediate block at night.
Amenities and check-in
The hotel advertises a fitness studio, complimentary Wi-Fi and Backstage Kitchen + Bar; breakfast feedback is mixed.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay
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Hotel Providence — Providence, United States
Hotel Providence is a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Providence in Providence, United States.
Address: 139 Mathewson Street, Providence. Property ID: 1028594.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/providence/hotel-providence-1028594
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.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $332 | $463 on Booking.com | $131 less (28%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $435 | $595 on Booking.com | $160 less (27%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $448 | $595 on Booking.com | $147 less (25%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights | $336 | $360 on Expedia | $24 less (7%) | Oct 29 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $482 USD
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-26 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $183 for 1 night · 2 nights $480 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $297 for 1 night · 2 nights $707 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $410 for 1 night · 2 nights $603 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $193 for 1 night · 2 nights $449 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $190 for 1 night · 2 nights $380 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $190 for 1 night · 2 nights $397 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $207 for 1 night · 2 nights $463 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $490 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $234 for 1 night · 2 nights $408 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $340 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $165 for 1 night · 2 nights $336 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $335 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $164 for 1 night · 2 nights $416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $252 for 1 night · 2 nights $468.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $216.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $397.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $181 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $165 for 1 night · 2 nights $333 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $170 for 1 night · 2 nights $402 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $232 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $232 for 1 night · 2 nights $430 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $186 for 1 night · 2 nights $350 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $164 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $325 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $391 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $217 for 1 night · 2 nights $435 · up to 14 nights priced |
#4 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: 7.9/10
A characterful downtown base, stronger on room comfort than four-star polish. a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Providence, scored for what it is.
Hotel Providence is a historic 4-star boutique hotel that makes a good base for theater nights and exploring downtown on foot. Its appeal is old-fashioned character rather than contemporary luxury. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, especially the valet team. We'd choose it for a short city stay where location matters more than extensive facilities.
The trade-offs are dated furnishings, uneven breakfast and occasional service lapses. Street noise bothers some guests, and several find the immediate block uncomfortable after dark, although others report no trouble. Expedia lists a nightly destination fee, with parking extra. September 2026 reporting says the previous renovation plan was not completed; don't assume a freshly refurbished hotel. We'd skip it if you want consistently polished four-star service or a quieter-feeling setting.
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Best for: theater and concert weekends; downtown sightseeing on foot; travelers who prefer historic character
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Watch out for: street noise and mixed reactions to the immediate block; destination fee and paid parking; dated finishes and uneven breakfast
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Location: Walkable to PPAC, restaurants and the convention center; some recent guests feel uncomfortable on the immediate block at night.
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Rooms: Often praised as spacious and comfortable, with traditional decor; condition and noise exposure vary.
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Cleanliness: Broadly positive across major sites, though occasional housekeeping misses appear in recent reviews.
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Service: Helpful staff and valet service earn frequent praise, but front-desk responsiveness is not consistent.
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Amenities: The hotel advertises a fitness studio, complimentary Wi-Fi and Backstage Kitchen + Bar; breakfast feedback is mixed.
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Fees and surprises: Destination fee, paid valet, pet charges and a deposit are listed; planned refurbishment was reported incomplete in September 2026.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Providence, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · connectcre.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Providence
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Wyndham
- 139 Mathewson Street, Providence
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 1,171 reviews (location 4.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Boston Logan International Airport: 58 min by taxi · Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY): 141 min by taxi · Kennedy Plaza (Stop H): 6 min walk · Kennedy Plaza (Stop G): 6 min walk · Kennedy Plaza (Stop I): 7 min walk
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Providence
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Single room
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Standard Quadruple room
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- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
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- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
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- Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Deluxe room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Deluxe room (sofa) — room photo 1
Executive room
Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Premium room
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
1 Bedroom Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
Premium room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Luxury room
Junior Suite
1 Bedroom Junior Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Junior Suite — room photo 1
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- 1 Bedroom Junior Suite — room photo 3
Single Junior Suite
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Sextuple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Sextuple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Junior Suite — room photo 3
Standard Junior Suite
Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
Standard Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Premier Suite
1 Bedroom Premier Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Premier Suite — room photo 1
Premier Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Premier Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Premier Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Presidential Suite
Presidential Single Suite
Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premium Suite
1 Bedroom Premium Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
Premium Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
1 Bedroom Premium Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
Premium Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
1 Bedroom Premium Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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