There are many hotels and beds and breakfasts in the local area for those attending the colloquium to choose from. We recommend for convenience, that participants choose to stay at one of the establishments in town, the Bristol Harbor Inn or The Westin Hotel in Providence, RI as they both offer reduced rate for colloquium participants.
Bristol Harbor Inn
401-254-1444
http://bristolharborinn.com/
Westin Hotel
401-598-8000
www.Westin.com/Providence
Participants interested in staying in Providence, RI or Newport, RI also have a wide variety of accommodations to choose from. Providence and Newport are both approximately a 30-40 minute drive to campus.
Hotel Accommodations
BRISTOL, RI
Bradford-Dimond-Norris House
401-253-6338
http://www.bdnhouse.com/
Governor Bradford House
401-254-1745
http://www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/rhode_island/governorbradfordhousemounthopefarm.htm
Rockwell House Inn
401-253-0400
http://www.rockwellhouseinn.com/
William’s Grant Inn
401-253-4222
http://www.wmgrantinn.com/
NEWPORT, RI
Hotel Viking
401-847-3300
http://www.hotelviking.com
Hyatt Regency Newport
401-851-1234
http://newport.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?src=tig_brand_rinew_google
Newport Marriott
401-849-1000
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdlw-newport-marriott/
PROVIDENCE, RI
Holiday Inn Express
401-736-5000
www.providencehotels.holidayinn.com/
Residence Inn by Marriott
401-272-2400
www.marriottprovidence.com
Omni Biltmore Hotel
401-421-0700
http://www.providencebiltmore.com/
Radisson
401-272-5577
www.radisson.com/providenceri
SEEKONK, MA
Ramada Inn
508-336-7300
www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=00477&brandInfo=RA
Taxi Service
East Side Taxi
401-521-4200
Bay Taxi
401-461-0780
Dominican Taxi
401-421-3787
Economy Cab
401-944-6700
Gonzales Taxi
401-331-9560
Big Daddy Taxi
401-943-3636
Yellow Cab
401-941-1122
Limo Service
Airport Express Service
800-627-5499
http://www.airport-car-express.com/
All Occasion Limo
401-312-0945
800-454-1380
www.alloccasionlimo.com
Directions to Roger Williams University from Airports/Train Stations/Bus Station:
T.F. Green State Airport, Warwick, RI
Head east on Airport connector Road E. Slight left toward Airport Connector Road W (signs for Garage C/Long Term Lot E/Arrivals/Valet Garage B/Hourly Lot D). Slight right toward Airport Connector Road W (signs for I-95). Slight right at Airport Road Connector Road W. Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp to Providence. Take exit 20 to merge onto I-195 E/US-6 toward East Providence/Cap Cod. Continue to follow I-195 E entering Massachusetts. Take exit 2 for RT-136 S toward Warren RI/Newport RI. Merge onto James Reynolds Road/RT-136. Continue to follow RT-136 entering Rhode Island. Continue on Market Street/RI-136. Turn right at Metacom Avenue/RI-136. Slight left at Ferry Road/RI-114 S. Roger Williams University will be on left.
Logan International Airport, Boston, MA
Head southeast. Slight right toward Harborside Drive (signs for hotels/Harborside Drive/I-90 W/Economy Lot/Rental Cars/General Aviation). Turn right toward Harborside Drive. Turn left at Harborside Drive. Turn left onto the ramp to I-93/Williams Tunnel/I-90 W. Merge onto I-90W/Massachusetts Turnpike/Mass Pike/Ted Williams Tunnel. Take exit 25-24 to merge onto I-93/US-1 S. Take exit 4 on left to merge onto RT-24S toward Brockton. Take exit 4 to merge onto I-195 W/RT-24 S toward Fall River. Take exit 8A to merge onto RT-24 S toward Tiverton RI/Newport RI. Continue on RI-24 S. Take exit 2 toward Bristol. Merge onto Boyds Lane. Turn right at Mount Hope Bridge/RI-114 and continue over the bridge. Roger Williams University will be on the right .
Providence Train Station (Amtrak)
Head southwest on Gaspee Street/US-1 toward Francis Street/US-1. Turn left on Francis Street/US-1. Turn right onto the I-95/US-6 ramp. Keep left at fork, follow sign for I-195/I-95 S/New York and merge onto I-195/US-6 E. Take exit 20 on left to merge onto I-195 E/US-6 E toward Cape Cod. Continue to follow I-195 E entering Massachusetts. Take exit 2 for RT-136 S toward Warren RI/Newport RI. Merge onto James Reynolds Road/RT-136. Continue to follow RT-136 entering Rhode Island. Continue on Market Street/RI-136. Turn right at Metacom Avenue/RI-136. Slight left at Ferry Road/RI-114 S. Roger Williams University will be on left.
Peter Pan Bus Station, North Providence, RI
Head West on East Street toward Fountain Street. Turn left at Middle Street. Take the ramp on the left onto I-95 S. Take exit 20 on left to merge onto I-195 E/US-6 E toward Cape Cod. Continue to follow I-195 E entering Massachusetts. Take exit 2 for RT-136 S toward Warren RI/Newport RI. Merge onto James Reynolds Road/RT-136. Continue to follow RT-136 entering Rhode Island. Continue on Market Street/RI-136. Turn right at Metacom Avenue/RI-136. Slight left at Ferry Road/RI-114 S. Roger Williams University will be on left.