I'm so glad that we decided to stay at Chip's during our trip to Providence. It is a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city. From the moment you pull into the driveway, and especially after you enter the house, you feel as if you are transported to another place and maybe even another time. There aren't many clues within the house that you are in the 21st century, thanks to the impeccable period decor. However, the excellent wifi connection was a very welcome modern-day amenity, especially compared to the almost unusable wifi at many hotels. Other modern amenities in our room were the much appreciated air conditioner and small refrigerator, as well as a flat-screen TV that we never turned on.

The bed was very comfortable, with nice quality linens and plenty of pillows. The room features a small sofa, great artwork, and plenty of room for all of our stuff. The nightcap that was left on the dresser was an especially nice touch. The bathroom has dual sinks with lots of counter space, a tub/shower with glass doors, plenty of clean towels, and lovely chandeliers. Speaking of chandeliers, there is also one over the bed, which I finally figured out can be turned on by a remote control that is located on the desk.

Probably my favorite part about staying with Chip were the wonderful breakfasts served in the morning. Knowing that breakfast would be ready each morning at 9:00 really helped to keep us on schedule, and we didn't have to spend time (or money) going out to find breakfast. Plus, the food that Chip prepared was healthier and more delicious than anything else we would have likely eaten at a restaurant. Each morning there was an excellent fresh fruit salad, pastries, breakfast meats, and french press coffee. The main courses varied by day, including a pastry, spinach and egg dish, and as a delicious cornbread dish. Everything was served on beautiful china with linen napkins. Best of all, we were able to dine with some of the other guests, comparing notes about what we did the previous day, what we were planning for that day, and getting some helpful tips from Chip. We even ended up running into some of the other guests from Breakfast in Newport later in the day!

This is an ideal place to stay if you are traveling by car, as we were. It is not far from the nearest expressway exit. Plenty of parking was available on site, which is typically an additional expense when staying at a downtown hotel. Everything that we wanted to do in Providence was just minutes away.

Overall, we were extremely satisfied, and look forward to staying here again in the future. When we return to Providence, I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!