Now Hilton will have two properties in downtown Providence....


Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Celebrates Topping Off Ceremony

PROVIDENCE, RI – Representatives from the First Bristol Corporation joined Providence Mayor David Cicilline and others at a “topping off ceremony” in downtown Providence for the $17 million historic rehabilitation and new construction of the Hampton Inn & Suites at 58 Weybosset Street.

This historic building, original home of Old Colony Bank and most recently the location of the St. Francis Chapel, is located in the heart of the financial district of Providence, adjacent to nearby corporate neighbors including Bank America, Textron, and Citizens Bank and universities including Johnson & Wales, Brown and RISD.

When completed in December 2008, the Hampton Inn & Suites will offer 110 beautifully appointed rooms, including 38 suites, 32 king rooms, and 40 standard rooms, and will feature limited meeting and function space.

Commenting on bringing the Hampton Inn & Suites brand to the Providence market, First Bristol CEO James Karam said, “With a strong need for more high-quality lodging with mid-level pricing, combined with the recognition and reputation of Hilton and the Hampton Inn & Suites brand, we expect to be a major competitor in the mid-tier market.”

“I commend Mayor David Cicilline, the City of Providence and Representative Gordon Fox for supporting this project and understanding the value it brings to the City. Providence continues to a destination for meetings and conventions and is home to several international corporations and world class universities, and we look forward to establishing strong relationships with our CVB partners and our corporate neighbors,” continued Karam.

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