The state of Rhode Island is a beautiful and scenic travel destination. Put on your walking shoes and do some exploring of the state's capital city of Providence. Providence boasts a lively arts community. The highly respected the Trinity Rep theater, Rhode Island School of Design Museum, and touring Broadway shows are just some of the entertainment offerings available year-round.
And if there is a Waterfire performance during your stay don't miss this nighttime event of music and flaming river-mounted braziers within Waterplace Park. Lodging is plentiful, ranging from full-service hotels to country inns. Rhode Island hotels run the gamut from historic buildings to luxury high towers, to well-appointed brand-name hotels near one of Rhode Island airports - T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.
Ideally situated adjacent to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Providence Place Mall in the thick of downtown, is one of the Rhode Island hotels - the handsome Westin Providence Hotel incorporates historic New England architectural elements with modern comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy sauna and steam rooms, an aerobics studio or golfing nearby as well as indoor rooftop pool and fitness center. The 364 rooms are outfitted with coffee makers and Starbucks coffee, in-room safes, hair dryers, irons and high-quality bathroom amenities.
Come to Newport, home of fabulous mansions, cozy lodgings, colonial history, and great music. Newport has great restaurants and spectacular venues for weddings and other events. This is a great town for walking, biking and shopping. Today, the stories of Newport can be enjoyed on tours through opulent ocean-side mansions, interesting museums, and scenic drives.
A short scenic drive or walk on Bellevue Avenue will take you past many of the mansions for which Newport is famous for. Most of the popular attractions are visible from the road, in addition to many fine homes that remain privately owned and closed to the public. Rhode Island hotels in Newport range from luxurious to budget minded. The AAA Four-Diamond Vanderbilt Hall is located approximately four blocks from the harbor and 30 miles from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.
The mansion-hotel is in nearby vicinity of Thames Street, four Bowen's Wharf, Touro Synagogue, the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, and Fort Adams State Park. Hotel amenities include the lobby fireplace, flower-filled conservatory, billiards room, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, fitness area, and massage room.
On-site dining is available and meals are complemented by a fine wine collection. The hotel also offers turndown service and high-speed Internet access. All rooms are individually styled using designer selected fabrics, an eclectic mix of antiques and furniture, artwork, and Egyptian cotton linens.
The budget minded visitors will find Motel 6 a perfect Rhode Island hotels option. Newport summer cottages or mansions are 2 miles from the beach and sightseeing excursions as well as the downtown center.
There is always something happening in Rhode Island, so choose your event and lodging and come and visit!