Providence, Rhode IslandDowntown Providence
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Collegiate Biltmore tower
Downtown Providence Providence, Rhode Island
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
HiltonCollegiate Biltmore tower
The 1922 landmark runs like a playful university common room, balancing grand historic architecture with a buzzing ground-floor cafe.
“While its grand, old-world charm remains—think an ornate lobby ceiling and its famous glass-and-brass elevator—the rooms feel fresh and collegiate.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Playful collegiate plaids and vibrant patterns beneath an ornate Beaux-Arts lobby ceiling.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The hotel’s 294 rooms and suites are spacious, and many offer enough space for multiple guests.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kennedy Plaza sits right outside the doors, and the Rhode Island School of Design is a quick walk away.
The rooms
Rooms come in tailored plaids and saturated colors, with generous layouts and Malin + Goetz bath products.
The gym
Peloton bikes and cardio machines stand alongside free weights and strength gear in the fitness room.
At the table
Poindexter Coffee pours espresso among stacks of vintage books, and Reiners serves draft beer beside Topgolf swing simulators.
How it began
Eighteen hundred local residents funded the original construction in 1922, following a civic drive by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.