Charles
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College, during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Rhode Island School of Design
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Rhode Island School of Design, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Charles
Omni Providence Hotel
Having to pay for WiFi in this day and age is a bit of a Netscape /pets.com era policy and Omni could be a little more better about that. And the 187 times I signed up for the “free for members” WiFi was useless since it never worked
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A below average property. Busted things in my room, such as the safe and the shower surround. It is disappointing when you spend hard earned money and expect nice surroundings with the Hilton brand. A cheap property owner.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Hot water ran out more than once, floor tiles in bathroom shifted underfoot because grout was old and cracked, “fitness center” is a joke, ants in the pool area, TVs are small. Beds are comfy and staff is nice, but we left a day early.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Comfy beds, later than normal check out which is great, however they slap you with a parking fee they don’t tell you about. Prices of the snack and waters are outrageous. Older ac units in room pretty noisy.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
Parking was ok
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
This hotel was a cute idea but the property felt like it was way past its prime even for a boutique hotel. The room was bare bones: no closet, no full-length mirror, no amenities like a fridge or coffee maker or minibar, no safe, rug was threadbare. Bathroom was so tiny it was actively hard to shower ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charles
Wanskuck
If you're spending some time in Wanskuck, Wanskuck Library and Branch Avenue Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Hope
If you're spending some time in Mount Hope, Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Lippitt Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Elmhurst
While visiting Elmhurst, you might make a stop by sights like Schneider Arena and Phillips Memorial Library.
Smith Hill
Smith Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Brown Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
