Hampton Inn Providence Downtown occupies a mid-rise building on Weybosset Street in Providence's Financial District, at the geographical center of the city's downtown core. The Rhode Island Convention Center is roughly 0.4 miles north; Providence Station, serving Amtrak and MBTA commuter rail with direct service to Boston South Station in under an hour, is approximately 0.5 miles northwest. The WaterFire fire sculpture installation at Waterplace Park takes place along the Providence River a short walk from the hotel on select summer and autumn evenings. Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design occupy College Hill, about 1.5 miles east across the river.
The building is a modern commercial structure typical of Hampton Inn's urban downtown format. Rooms are configured as Standard King, Double Queen, and Premium King, with the clean, consistent finishes associated with the Hilton-owned brand. The chain's signature complimentary hot breakfast — eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, yogurt, and hot items — is included in all room rates and served daily in the lobby-level dining area.
There is no full-service restaurant or bar at the property. The Weybosset Street location compensates with a dense surrounding dining scene: Federal Hill's Italian restaurant corridor on Atwells Avenue is a ten-minute walk west, and the city's downtown and Downcity arts district restaurants are within walking distance. A business center with printing stations serves the hotel's strong corporate and conference segment. The fitness center provides standard cardio machines and free weights. The hotel is well-suited to business travelers, Convention Center attendees, and families visiting students at Brown, RISD, or Providence College.
Room types
- Standard King
- Double Queen
- Premium King
Amenities
- Complimentary hot breakfast
- Fitness center
- Business center
- Near train station
Location
58 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903
41.8231, -71.4127 View on map
Highlights
- Complimentary hot breakfast included in all room rates — eggs, waffles, and hot items daily
- Central Weybosset Street location within walking distance of the Convention Center and WaterFire
- Walking distance to Federal Hill's Italian dining corridor and the Downcity arts district
- Providence Station (Amtrak/MBTA) under 0.5 miles for easy Boston day-trips or arrivals
- Consistent mid-range value in a city where boutique hotels command a significant premium
Tips for visiting
- WaterFire events are announced a few weeks in advance on the WaterFire Providence website — if one falls during your stay, the walk from the hotel is under 10 minutes along the river.
- Federal Hill is the best dining neighborhood close to the hotel; Atwells Avenue has Rhode Island's highest concentration of Italian restaurants and is a flat 10-minute walk west.
- Parking nearby is garage-based; the hotel does not have its own lot, so account for daily garage fees when comparing total costs to suburban properties.
- RIPTA buses stop on Weybosset Street for connections across the city; an Uber or Lyft to Newport takes about 45 minutes if a day trip is planned.
- Premium King rooms tend to be on higher floors with better city views; worth requesting at check-in if available at no surcharge.