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Hotel at a Glance: Omni Providence Hotel

Thanks in part to its arts scene and historical architecture, Providence came in at No. 3 on Travel + Leisure’s 2015 list of America’s most charming cities. A stay at the four-star Omni Providence Hotel puts guests near all the best downtown attractions. In no more than 15 minutes, you can walk to the Rhode Island State House, Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Waterplace Park and Riverwalk.

• Work and play: The hotel is connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, where you can catch a concert or hockey game.
• Entertainment hub: The Omni is also linked to the Providence Place Mall, which has several restaurants, two movie theaters, and more than 160 stores.
• Luxe guest rooms: Relax in a comfy robe while you watch the high-definition TV.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Start your morning at Morsel’s coffee shop and enjoy upscale Italian fare for lunch at Centro. For dinner, pair one of Fleming’s Steakhouse’s 100 wines with your meal.
• Focus on fitness: gym with yoga studio, juice bar, sauna, indoor pool, and jetted tub

Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Haven for Foodies and Arts Enthusiasts

Home to Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island School of Design (or “RISD”) among other schools, Providence is known as an educational hub. But with an active arts scene, the city has more recently been called “The Creative Capital.” Downtown, you’ll find the arts-and-theater district, where galleries and vibrant storefront displays line the streets. Stagecraft thrives at the Tony Award–winning Trinity Repertory Company, and nearby, the Providence Performing Arts Center hosts touring Broadway shows.

The city’s restaurant scene rivals the arts scene in its creativity and local enthusiasm, from the enclave of Italian eateries on Federal Hill to the delis downtown. Local chefs often draw from the regional farms bordering the city for their culinary creations; many gather downtown on Fridays to shop at the farmers’ market. About 10 minutes south of downtown, the Culinary Arts Museum celebrates Providence’s love of food with more than 250,000 artifacts ranging from antique cooking gadgets to elaborate wedding cakes.

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