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It was fine. Think historic modernized boutique-like hotel. Elevator very outdated and room was clean. For one night, it worked out but we reserved the 2 twin bunk bed & yet only 1 bunk? A bit misleading and front desk confirmed not 1st to say this. So change wording, no? Picture shows two twin bunks too. Again, fine for the night.

The property was fine. The "lift" is very awkward, you have to open the door and then slide the gate over and it holds barely 2 people and a couple of backpacks. It's tough holding the door & gate as you try to get in with your bags. There was no refrigerator in the room or microwave. I don't think they even had ice machines since there was no ice bucket in the room. You could however buy an ice bag for way too much. The hallways are dark and really only lit by the red exit signs. The room shower is a nice idea but poorly designed. The curtain was not easy to slide and it still let a lot of water out the bottom. We liked that it was relatively close to where we needed to be and downtown but didn't like the fact they had no parking on site or validation so we paid $38 to park in the lot essentially attached to the hotel. It was a little on the high side for price but I think that's because of the events that weekend so maybe they raised them, but still, the cheapest we could find was The Dean with a bunk bed. They did have a couple of bars/restaurants and coffee on site but we didn't have time to check them out.

The room was small and the bathroom was nice.

james at the front desk was excellent i wish they offered valet

Love staying at the Dean. Hooks that would let you reach for a towel while in the shower would be appreciated, as would an upgrade to the safety door in the lift. Otherwise a great place.

Convenient location. Spacious rooms, especially for the cost. Great in-hotel amenities, including a restaurant and karaoke bar! I did find my room’s location to be a little noisy, as it was near the elevator. Nothing unmanageable, though. Would definitely stay here again.

Aesthetically pleasing. Great location for our needs. Mattress was at the end of its life. Not much in the area of COVID-19 precautions such as available hand sanitizer, descriptions of cleaning protocols, etc. but common areas and room appeared very clean. Major downside was the late night noise. Everything happening out on the street was audible in the room. Impossible to sleep with music, vehicles and people. Other hotel patrons on the floor screaming and yelling in the hallways all night long. Overall not the best place to stay if you want to sleep. 😞

Nice boutique hotel. Convenient location, a short walk to Federal Hill or Downtown restaurants.

I was disappointed with my experience at this hotel. The hotel was understaffed. My room wasn’t cleaned and a fire alarm went off early one morning. My room also wasn’t ready when I checked in at 4pm. My room was damp and muggy. I never write reviews, but I felt I should here.

Very cute property with a great coffee shop on the first floor. Staff was very helpful + accommodating and checking in regularly to make sure we were happy with our stay. The room was comfortable and we had a great time staying here!

The Dean is a nice design hotel, but lacked in a few basics that I like in a hotel - refrigerator in the room, business center or a place to print something out, ice buckets, shower was super small. I think it's a good spot for a night or two at the most. I was there for a week and needed a bit more. Great location downtown PVD, but parking is tricky - $30/night valet at the hotel or about $20/night at the ramp next door which had tricky hours of operation. Construction next door was active well into the evening, heard jack hammering until 10 p.m.

Fountain Street Providence RI

Hotel highlights

  • Steps from Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free bike rentals

Located in Downtown Providence, The Dean Hotel is next to popular attractions like Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion. This 52-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 bars/lounges, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Start each morning with local cuisine breakfast, available for a fee from 7:00 AM to noon. You can sip a beverage at the coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars and desks are also standard.


Property features

Guests staying at The Dean Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and an ATM. You'll find limited parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage.

Room options

The Patron Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Four Bunk Beds (The Classmates Room)

4 Twin Bunk Beds | Sleeps 4

The Mates Room, One Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 3

The Guardian Suite, One King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for The Dean Hotel

Everyone (24) Couples (3) Family (1)
5
Everyone

By , from Somerville on Feb 21, 2024

3
Partner Couples

It was fine. Think historic modernized boutique-like hotel. Elevator very outdated and room was clean. For one night, it worked out but we reserved the 2 twin bunk bed & yet only 1 bunk? A bit misleading and front desk confirmed not 1st to say this. So change wording, no? Picture shows two twin bunks too. Again, fine for the night.

By on Oct 1, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 31, 2023

Thank you Deirdre. I am sorry for the confusion. May I ask what website you booked through. I would love to solve this issue and avoid further confusion. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

4
Partner Couples

The property was fine. The "lift" is very awkward, you have to open the door and then slide the gate over and it holds barely 2 people and a couple of backpacks. It's tough holding the door & gate as you try to get in with your bags. There was no refrigerator in the room or microwave. I don't think they even had ice machines since there was no ice bucket in the room. You could however buy an ice bag for way too much. The hallways are dark and really only lit by the red exit signs. The room shower is a nice idea but poorly designed. The curtain was not easy to slide and it still let a lot of water out the bottom. We liked that it was relatively close to where we needed to be and downtown but didn't like the fact they had no parking on site or validation so we paid $38 to park in the lot essentially attached to the hotel. It was a little on the high side for price but I think that's because of the events that weekend so maybe they raised them, but still, the cheapest we could find was The Dean with a bunk bed. They did have a couple of bars/restaurants and coffee on site but we didn't have time to check them out.

By , from Devens on Sep 11, 2023

4
Everyone

The room was small and the bathroom was nice.

By on Jun 27, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 5, 2023

Thank you for the feedback Felice. Hope to see you again soon.

5
Everyone

By on Mar 27, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 17, 2023

Thank you Kari for the high score and thanks for choosing the Dean

5
Everyone

By on Jun 23, 2022

4
Everyone

james at the front desk was excellent i wish they offered valet

By on Jun 20, 2022

Review comment responded on Jul 25, 2022

Thanks for the great review Maria. I am happy to hear you had such amazing service from James. The reason we dont offer valet is for the safety of our guests in these crazy times. Luckily we have the self parking in our lot next door which is a handy alternative. Thanks again for choosing the Dean.

5
Everyone

Love staying at the Dean. Hooks that would let you reach for a towel while in the shower would be appreciated, as would an upgrade to the safety door in the lift. Otherwise a great place.

By on Jun 20, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 24, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, George, we appreciate it and value your feedback on our charming, but old fashioned lift!

4
Everyone

Convenient location. Spacious rooms, especially for the cost. Great in-hotel amenities, including a restaurant and karaoke bar! I did find my room’s location to be a little noisy, as it was near the elevator. Nothing unmanageable, though. Would definitely stay here again.

By on Mar 24, 2022

Review comment responded on Apr 25, 2022

Thank you for the great review Jeremy. We hope to get to welcome you back here real soon. Thanks for choosing the Dean Hotel.

3
Partner Couples

Aesthetically pleasing. Great location for our needs. Mattress was at the end of its life. Not much in the area of COVID-19 precautions such as available hand sanitizer, descriptions of cleaning protocols, etc. but common areas and room appeared very clean. Major downside was the late night noise. Everything happening out on the street was audible in the room. Impossible to sleep with music, vehicles and people. Other hotel patrons on the floor screaming and yelling in the hallways all night long. Overall not the best place to stay if you want to sleep. 😞

By on Oct 10, 2021

Review comment responded on Nov 24, 2021

Thank you for your honest and clear feedback. I am sorry you did not get a great night sleep here at the Dean. Providence is a vibrant city but with that it can get noisy especially at night. We will use your feedback to figure out ways to improve the guest experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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