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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.

Staff was really friendly and helpful for the check in and valet parking. They already put my luggage in my room while I was out watching Hamilton. That’s excellent service. The room was amazing with a beautiful view. Highly recommend this hotel to my friends and family for next visit in Providence!

I liked the style and quaintness of this place. Reminded me of the vibe of an Ace hotel.

Beautiful hotel was extraordinarily friendly staff.

Fountain Street Providence RI

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Brown University
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free bike rentals

Located in Downtown Providence, The Dean Hotel is next to Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center. 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, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.


Property features

The Dean Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and free newspapers. You'll find limited parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. This smoke-free hotel also has an ATM.

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 2

The Guardian Suite, One King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for The Dean Hotel

Everyone (23) Couples (1) Family (1)
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.

4
Family

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

By on Oct 3, 2021

Review comment responded on Nov 24, 2021

Thanks for the great review. The restaurants near the hotel are to die for. Providence is definitely a great foodie city. Hope to see you back to try some of the many new restaurants that the city has to offer.

3
Everyone

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.

By on Jun 28, 2021

5
Everyone

By on Mar 5, 2021

Review comment responded on Mar 18, 2021

Thanks for the great rating! We hope to welcome you back soon!

3
Everyone

By on Feb 12, 2020

5
Everyone

By on Dec 23, 2019

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