CHRISTOPHER DODGE HOUSE, Providence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Bed & Breakfast
Christopher Dodge House, built in 1858, is a 14-room bed and breakfast in Providence. The rooms feature antique reproduction pine, oak, and cherry furniture, Stearns & Foster mattresses, and Comphy Company sheets. Each room includes a private bathroom, LG mini-split air conditioning, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms have gas fireplaces or wood stoves.
Breakfast & Common Areas
Breakfast is served in the Dining Room daily, with options like eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, and a cold buffet with yogurt parfait, homemade granola, and locally roasted coffee. The Common Room offers 24-hour access to coffee, tea, infused water, and honor-system snacks like Yacht Club Soda. Two outdoor patios with string lights provide additional seating.
Providence Exploration
The inn is a 5-minute walk to Waterplace Park and a 6-minute drive to Brown University. Nearby activities include Providence Kayak rentals, Rhode Island Red Food Tours, and WaterFire art installations. Self-guided walking tours cover downtown, the East Side, and the Jewelry District, with maps available at the visitors center.
Location & Transportation
Christopher Dodge House is 15 minutes from downtown Providence and 20 km from T.F. Green Airport. The property offers on-site parking, including two garage stalls and an overflow lot one block away. Electric vehicle charging stations are available nearby. Public transport includes Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram.
Guest Services
The inn provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a guest computer, and printer access. Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request. Children of all ages are welcome, with no charge for those under 12. Staff offer local dining recommendations, including Mills Tavern for steak and seafood and Den Den Café for Korean fried chicken.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor