Below are options for accommodations close to the Brown campus. When you call for a reservation, request the Brown rate. But also note that for certain hotels, especially the Providence Biltmore, it may be possible to secure a better rate through online travel booking such as Expedia or Travelocity.

On-Campus Accommodations

Saunders Inn at Brown University
101 Thayer Street
401-863-7500 phone
401-863-7300 fax

Conference Hotels

Providence Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance St
401-421-0700
800-294-7709

Attendees should go to https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=386367&hotelID=17438 to book a room at the Providence Biltmore. You can also call 1-800-294-7709 to make your reservation, just make sure to reference Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University to receive the group rate. The cut off date for reservations into the room block is April 14, 2010, after which reservations will be accepted on space and rate availability basis.
NEW! Rate: $119 (double occupancy, two king beds) plus state sales and occupancy taxes. See the hotel’s website for available amenities. Reservations must be secured using a major credit card. Single occupancy (one king bed) rooms have now sold out.

Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor
220 India Street
401-272-5577
800-333-3333

Attendees should go to https://www.radisson.com/providenceri to book a room at the Radisson. Enter the dates of your stay and click “More Options.” There will be a spot to enter the promotional code - type BROWN and this will bring you right to your conference rate. You can also call 1-800-333-3333 to make your reservation, just make sure to reference the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World to get the room rate. The cut off date for reservations into the room block is April 15, 2010, after which reservations will be accepted on space and rate availability basis.
Rate: $89.00 per night (single or double occupancy rooms) plus state sales and occupancy taxes. This rate includes a hot breakfast buffet in the Harbor Grille Restaurant and complimentary use of the hotel shuttle. See the hotel’s website for other available amenities. Reservations must be secured using a major credit card.

Other Nearby Hotels and Hostels

Old Court Bed & Breakfast
144 Benefit Street
401-751-2002

Providence Marriott Hotel
1 Orms Street
401-272-2400
866-807-2171

Hilton Providence Plaza
21 Atwells Avenue
401-831-3900

Westin Providence
1 West Exchange Street
401-598-8000
800-937-8461

William Gyles Guesthouse
16 Howard Street, Newport, RI 02840
https://www.newporthostel.com/index.html
These dormitory accommodations are located in Newport. The home is close to public transportation for easy bus to Providence. Cost includes free self-serve light breakfast, Internet access and use of the kitchen.
Rates $25- 59 per bed/ per night

HI-Boston
12 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115
https://www.bostonhostel.org/about.shtml
This hostel is located in downtown Boston, in the Fenway area. Facilities include Internet access, kitchen and laundry. It is easily accessible from South Station by the T and has 205 beds (private and group rooms available).
Rates: $30- 130 per night depending on dorm room or private room

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