There was a list of Hotels in the Providence area (for the Final 4)
posted to this list some time ago.  I wasn't satisfied with the
price/availability of any of those hotels so I called the Providence
Chamber of Commerce and asked for a list of hotels in the area.
 
They sent me several printed brochures provided by the hotels.  Here's
the information for any of you that are planning on staying in
Providence and still are looking for a hotel.  As of last night,
Jan 10, all of these hotels still had availability for the weekend of
March 30 - April 1.
 
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Johnson & Wales Inn, in Seekonk, MA  (7 miles NE of downtown Providence)
Room rates:  $90+tax for a 2 room suite
             $80+tax for a 1 room suite
             $60+tax for a deluxe guest room.
 
All room rates include complimentary full breakfast, free parking, free
HBO & cable, fitness center, aerobics, free weights, racquetball.
They still had 25-30 rooms available.
 
Phone:  (800) 232-1772 or (508) 336-8700
 
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The Comfort Inn in Warwick, RI  (12 miles SE of downtown Providence)
Room rates:  $95+tax for a suite
             $79+tax for a double
 
Phone:  (800) 228-5150 or (401) 732-0470
 
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Courtyard by Marriott in Newport/Middletown, RI (approx 30 minutes from Providence)
Room rates:  $62+tax
 
Phone:  (800) 321-2211 or (401) 849-8000
 
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Days Inn in Attleboro, MA  (approx 12 miles NE of Providence)
Room rates:  $55+tax
 
Room rate includes complimentary Continental Breakfast, color TV with AM/FM Radio
& HBO.
 
Phone:  (800) 325-2525 or (508) 761-4825
 
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See you all in Providence!