Arlington Reading Room Cranston Public Library

I've stayed here 4 times in the last 2 years and it just seems to get worse every time. They went from a great sit down breakfast to self serve hot food to a bowl of cereal. The restaurant/bar being closed on weekdays is just bizarre.

Highly recommend the Loft as it was a beautiful space. The Heddle room has a glass window in the door to the bathroom. Technically you could shower in privacy but I would rather a solid door. Staff handled an issue with our original room well. They were immediately available when I called and provided both a short term (moving rooms for the night) and long term solution (fixing the issue) plan within ten minutes. Heddle room is a good option if you need a place to sleep and will be otherwise out for the day. Loved the digital building and door keys. Easy parking. The entire building space is quite unique and stylish.

The Beatrice manages to nail the essence of Euro-chic, welcoming, understated luxury travel and stands heads above anything else in Providence. From the spotless, elegantly appointed rooms, unobtrusive but responsive service, and helpful staff - it’s clear that each detail of the guest experience has been carefully selected and, more importantly, continuously maintained. Room design shows luxurious touches throughout (robes, finishes, towels, linens, curtains, coffee, chocolates, steamer, toiletries) but does not overwhelm — they comfort, quietly. WiFi works — simply and well. Room temperature controls are precise and effective. Whimsical and humorous references to the hotel’s eponymous human inspiration (Bea) abound. It’s always clean and being cleaned. Even the valets are friendly and helpful. I have stayed at more than a thousand hotels around the world and The Beatrice is ‘global class.’ Recommend staying if coming to Rhode Island and you crave that ‘home away from home’ feeling. It’s the ‘little things’ as a package that can make or break a guest experience at a fine hotel and The Beatrice did not disappoint on my three night stay in early May 2026.