Providence, Rhode IslandDowntown Providence
The Beatrice
Restored Exchange Bank hotel
Downtown Providence Providence, Rhode Island
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Restored Exchange Bank hotel
The 1887 bank building operates like a private club, opening its members-only rooftop lounge directly to overnight guests.
“The Beatrice occupies the historic 19th-century National Exchange Bank building and offers a rooftop lounge, as well Italian restaurant Bellini Providence.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1887 Exchange Bank building preserves its red-brick exterior amid downtown skyscrapers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Flanked by modern skyscrapers, this 47-room luxury boutique hotel stands behind a distinctive four-story red-brick 19th century façade.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Westminster Street sits in the downtown core, five minutes on foot from Waterplace Park and the riverfront.
The rooms
High-gloss teak woodwork lines the bedrooms, and bathrooms include heated commodes and built-in speakers.
The spa
The gym and court
An indoor pickleball court sits beside the weight room, and locker rooms house private dry saunas.
Restaurant
Bellini Providence
The ground-floor dining room serves classic Italian pastas and namesake Bellini cocktails at white-clothed tables.
Bar
Bellini Rooftop
Guests drink craft cocktails on the open-air terrace, where blue-cushioned chairs look out over downtown Providence.
How it began
Former Providence mayor Joseph Paolino Jr. named the hotel for his mother, Beatrice Temkin, a lifelong local community advocate.
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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.