Book a Hotel near Johnson and Wales University, Downtown

As the tiniest state in the United States, Rhode Island is easy to overlook. Still, any trip to New England just isn't complete without a stop in Providence, the city with the highest amount of coffee and doughnut shops per capita in the country. With all of the storied culture and history you would expect from New England towns, Providence is a great place to spend a day. Look up hotels near Johnson and Wales University and head out for a tour of one of the highlights of the East Coast.

Soak Up the History and Culture

Johnson and Wales University has been around since 1914, and it's known around the world for its culinary arts program, as well as its other strong hospitality programs. In fact, it ranks as one of the top three hospitality colleges. The Providence location is the main site of four campuses, and some pretty famous names have graduated from here. Famous chefs, including Food Network stars like Emeril Lagasse and Tyler Florence, once spent time as students wandering the ivy-covered buildings here. When students need to blow off some steam, Boston is just an hour away. Stay in one of the cheap hotels near Johnson and Wales University and add an extra day or two to your trip - you'll find plenty to do without getting bored when you stay at hotels in Providence.

Explore Providence: a Port City with Pizzazz

There's more to Providence than just visit ivy-covered museums and cultural events. With its history as a leading port city, there's still plenty of natural beauty to appreciate along the water. Take a simple stroll along the Providence River or enjoy the lights of WaterFire Providence. Bring your camera and prepare to make lots of memories when you book Providence package deals. Remember that you can get mobile-exclusive deals on hotels close to Johnson and Wales University for your trip on the Travelocity app.