Providence Athenaeum

Impeccable et sympathique.

This was our second stay and we loved all the updates, staff and amenities. Susan and Christine and everyone at the front desk were beyond helpful and the view as well as location is hands down the best. We loved the seating outside and use of the premises before you check in. They do not charge for parking or an extra car which was a plus and even though there was an issue with our Expedia booking in their platform when we arrived, Susan fixed it which was a huge relief. I highly recommend it for families or couples. Close to Watch Hill, Town of Westerly and great places to eat in the area that you need reservations for so plan ahead. You can go for a walk on the main road to find a lot of places to eat which is nice too. The bar on premises is convenient and the pool was a really nice option for us to use as well. They also provide beach towels which I forgot. So no need to bring those it comes with the resort fee. The only recommendation I have is not to put double beds up against the wall and to buy bigger fitted sheets that popped off a lot. A must stay!

Our lunch on our arrival date was not as smooth as I expected. The server seemed new, maybe? and the bartender couldn't get one of our drinks to taste as it should. We were 4 but our server never noticed we only had 2 place settings so we had to get up and get them ourselves. Breakfast the next day was fine but again a bit off. One person asked for Earl Gray tea but was told they were out of it. However there was plenty in the station as you walk in where you get get your own coffee and tea. We got up and got it ourselves. Don't know why server didn't know to look there also.