Providence Hotels:
Providence has a number of excellent hotels that are within easy walking distance to WaterFire. We are pleased to recommend the following who also make a donation to support WaterFire and keep the fires burning. Please mention WaterFire when you check in as there are occasionally special offers. Please help WaterFire by clicking through to the hotel website from this page and the hotels will make a contribution to WaterFire to keep the fires burning!
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The Renaissance Providence Hotel Inspiration Revealed…..The NEW Renaissance Providence Hotel, located in the famous restored Masonic Temple in the shadow of the Rhode Island State House in downtown Providence. the newest addition to Providence, this hotel is within easy walking distance to WaterFire, Providence Place, Providence Amtrak Station, the Rhode Island Convention Center, and Providence’s many fabled fine dining establishments. Relax, Revive and Renew at this artfully designed luxury tier hotel. Please click the link above for special WaterFire package offers. |
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"The Grand Dame of Providence", the Providence Biltmore Hotel is the epitome of charm and elegance. Located in the center of the Capital City in Rhode Island, the hotel is in close proximity to all that the city has to offer. The Providence Biltmore Hotel is the preferred destination for the discerning traveler looking for a quality experience and impeccable service beyond the myriad of Rhode Island Hotels. |
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The Westin Providence is your ideal haven for renewal and relaxation. Located in the heart of downtown Providence, The Westin Providence is connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center and Providence Place. |
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In the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, the Hilton Providence hotel has just completed a $40 million renovation. The hotel is within walking distance to Federal Hill, Providence Placel, Rhode Island Convention Center and adjacent to the Dunkin Donuts Center. On-site parking is available. |
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Providence Restaurants:
Providence is internationally renowned for the excellence of its many superb restaurants. We suggest you plan your trip to allow yourself extra time to enjoy some of the best cuisine in all New England — consider staying for both lunch and dinner, or stay overnight and explore even more. There are well over 100 remarkable restaurants in Providence. Some are located nearby WaterFire and others can be found a short distance away at the Waterfront, on Federal Hill, and on the East and West Sides. We are pleased to recommend the following restaurants who all make a donation to support WaterFire and keep the fires burning. Please keep checking this website for a more extensive guide to excellent dining in Providence
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The Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Providence is located in the Capital Center district of Providence, Rhode Island, at 10 Memorial Boulevard in the new GTECH Center, a premiere downtown location wtih striking views of the Capital, Waterplace Park, and Providence’s historic Eastside. WaterFire’s spectacular bonfires can be seen from several spots in the beautifully designed resaurant and its spacious outside terrace. Guests enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, the finest U.S. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Providence is open for dinner nightly at 5:00pm. Make reservations by visiting www.RuthsChris.com. The restaurant offers private dining facilities for special occasions with friends and family or important meetings with colleagues or clients. If you are sponsoring a WaterFire lighting, please call our private dining sales manager to inquire about pricing and menus available for a private party on our patio which overlooks your lighting. For more information contact: Courtney Kershaw at salesprovidence@ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House (401) 272-2271 The train may have left the station, but you don’t have to miss out on the most extraordinary steak around. Join us in Union Station for dry aged steak that The Providence Journal lauds as having, “only gotten better with time.” We’re just one block away from the RI Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Conveniently, we’re also just the spot Rhode Island Monthly says is “Best Restaurant to Impress.” The Capital Grille (401) 521-5600 |
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Great food and big fun served up by the friendliest people in town: that’s always been our guiding principle… and not such a crazy idea after all. |
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Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Come to Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar to experience a Providence classic that boasts time-honored recipes for ocean-fresh seafood. Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar (401) 351-8570 |
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The Parkside Rotisserie and Bar is a Manhattan-style Bistro centrally located in the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the Parkside is surely a fantastic choice anytime. Parkside Rotisserie and Bar (401) 331-0003 |
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Pinelli Marra Restaurant Group Pinelli-Marra Fine Caterers brings to your event the combined experience of one of New England’s leading regional restaurant companies. The Pinelli-Marra Restaurant Group owns and operates nine restaurants throughout Rhode Island. Waterplace Restaurant (401) 272-1040 |
"Dazzling American Chic." Casually elegant Café Nuovo, at the Gondola Landing on Providence’s famed Riverwalk, has been unabashedly singled out by the Providence Journal as Rhode Island’s contribution to "world-class" dining.
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