HOTEL DOLCE VILLA, Providence

Hotel Dolce Villa - A boutique all-suite hotel in Providence's Little Italy with European-style plaza views

Located on DePasquale Square in Federal Hill, this three-star Providence hotel occupies a distinctive lemon-yellow building adorned with climbing ivy. The 14-suite Hotel Dolce Villa combines Old World Italian exterior architecture with modern South Beach-inspired white interiors. Each suite features air conditioning, a sitting area, and a flat-screen TV, while select units include fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances and complete cookware. The property sits amid a European-style piazza centered around a fountain, surrounded by open-air cafés and restaurants including Mediterraneo, Caffe Dolce Vita, and Geppetto's Pizzeria. Dolce Villa places guests within 0.5 miles of the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center, while Brown University is 1 mile away. T.F. Green Airport is situated 12.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Surrounded by authentic Italian restaurants and cafes within 0.3 miles

Walking distance to major attractions like the Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center

Historic Federal Hill location where Italian is still spoken on the streets

Central position for viewing WaterFire events on the river during season

Cons

12.5 miles from T.F. Green Airport

Coffee makers available only upon request