Like most urban destinations, Providence's lodging choices are primarily hotels. These options put you either in the heart of the city or close to the airport.

Downtown Providence Hotels

In the heart of downtown Providence, you'll find a grand old hotel that is an attraction in and of itself. Built in 1922, the Providence Biltmore (11 Dorrance Street, 401-421-0700, www.providencebiltmore.com) offers 291 rooms and suites and a rooftop Grand Ballroom with skyline and waterfront views.

The Westin Providence (One West Exchange Street, 401-598-8000, www.starwoodhotels.com) is the city's largest hotel. It's connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center and Providence Place Mall and has an indoor pool, restaurant, bar, and fitness center. If you're in the mood to splurge, consider the Hotel Providence (311 Westminster Street, 401-861-8000 or 800-861-8990, www.thehotelprovidence.com), an elegant small hotel with luxurious amenities.

You'll also find convenient, central accommodations at the Marriott Providence Downtown (1 Orms Street, 401-272-2400 or 866-807-2171) and at the Providence Plaza Hotel (21 Atwells Avenue, 401-831-3900).

Hotels Near T.F. Green Airport

For convenient accommodations right at T.F. Green Airport, located south of Providence, try the Comfort Inn Airport (1940 Post Road, Warwick, 401-732-0470, www.choicehotels.com); Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Warwick-Airport (2100 Post Road, Warwick, 401-739-8888, www.hamptoninnprovidenceairport.com); the Radisson Airport Hotel (2081 Post Road, Warwick, 401-739-3000, www.radisson.com/warwickri); or Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel (1850 Post Road, Warwick, 401-738-4000, www.starwoodhotels.com).