Top Reasons to Visit The Graduate by Hilton Providence

• The Graduate by Hilton Providence was constructed in 1922 and its interior design was inspired by grand European hotels. It has been newly renovated as of May 2014.
• It's located in the heart of downtown Providence, close to museums, shopping, and the Rhode Island Convention Center.
• You can fuel up with coffee and salads or sandwiches at the newly opened Poindexter Coffee on site, or at one of many restaurants within two blocks of the hotel.
• The hotel has served as a filming location for several movies, including 27 Dresses and The Last Shot.

Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Haven for Foodies and Arts Enthusiasts

Home to Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island School of Design (or RISD) among other schools, Providence is known as an educational hub. But with an active arts scene, the city has more recently been called “The Creative Capital.” Downtown, you’ll find the arts-and-theater district, where galleries and vibrant storefront displays line the streets. Stagecraft thrives at the Tony Award–winning Trinity Repertory Company, and nearby, the Providence Performing Arts Center hosts touring Broadway shows.

The city's restaurant scene rivals the arts scene in its creativity and local enthusiasm, from the enclave of Italian eateries on Federal Hill to the delis downtown. Local chefs often draw from the regional farms bordering the city for their culinary creations; many gather downtown to shop at the farmers' market.