RI travel: This Rhode Island resort is one of the best in the country, per U.S. News & World Report How to stay at the Bellevue House The Bellevue House has a choice of 12 rooms, ranging from one ...

If you want historical New England vibes, there are also lots of Rhode Island hotels with colonial ties. In fact, the very first hotel in Rhode Island opened in Newport almost 200 years ago.

The Biltmore was sold to Sheraton Hotels in 1947, and to Gotham Hotels in 1968 until it closed in 1975. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley spoke with NBC 10. (WJAR) It remained vacant until 1979.

Hilton officials announced an agreement to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand, including the Former Biltmore in Providence. The company will pay $210 million to acquire all rights to the Graduate ...