Hotel and Travel

October 30 - November 2, 2022 | Providence, RI

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Hotel and Travel
 
 PEERS/IBBC 2022 Conference Location:
Rhode Island Convention Center

One Sabin Street • Providence, Rhode Island 02903 United States •  Phone: +1 401.458.6000

 

Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI, 02903, USA

Direct Link to Book Hotel for PEERS 2022

 

Omni Providence Hotel
Omni Providence Hotel places you within reach of all the best that Providence has to offer. With a premier downtown location, you will find yourself within walking distance of the city's main college campuses including Brown University, Providence College and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), plus historic attractions, gourmet restaurants, upscale shopping, entertainment and more. The hotel is connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center, Dunkin’ Donuts Center and Providence Place Mall, making it the ideal destination for business and pleasure.
 

Conference Discounted Hotel Rate - $199

Discount ends October 7, 2022

Omni's Safe & Clean Policy

 

 

 


CAUTION: 

If you receive ANY calls or emails from travel agencies, hotel booking companies, or anyone claiming to be booking rooms on behalf of PEERS/IBBC or TAPPI, DO NOT book with them. They are NOT and NEVER will be associated with TAPPI. 

All reservations should be made directly with the hotels via the contact information provided by TAPPI.

We also do not recommend booking through any online searches as the rooms are not always guaranteed a TAPPI rate.
Please call or email if you have any questions: Bridgette Brigham +1 770.209.7244

 

Basic Hotel and Travel  Information:

  • The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Providence Amtrak Station
  • The hotel concierge can arrange car rental, limousine or town car service
  • The hotel is a 15–20 minute drive (10 miles) from T.F. Green International Airport
  • Providence Station – .12 miles
  • Martha's Vineyard Port – 10 miles
  • Logan International Airport (Boston) – 50 miles
 
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Travel into Providence

 

Airport

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
1-800-897-1910 or 1-401-691-2000

Airport

Travel via Boston, MA

 

Airport

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

122 Harborside Dr East Boston, MA 02128
1-800-23-LOGAN (TTY: 1-800-262-3335)

Boston Logan International Airport

Distance to Downtown Providence from T.F. Green International Airport:
9.9 miles (approximately 13 minutes by car)

Distance from Boston to Providence:
52 miles

Driving Directions

From Providence, Northern Rhode Island, Massachusetts and points North
Take I-95 South to Exit 13.
From Cape Cod and Eastern Massachusetts
Take Rt. 195 West to I-95 South to Exit 13.

From Southern Rhode Island and Connecticut
Take I-95 North to Exit 13.

From Worcester
Take MA-146 South which becomes RI-146 South
Take RI I-295 S to Exit 3A, RI-37 East to I-95 South
Take Exit 13

Driving Directions

From Boston's Logan International Airport to Providence Convention Center
> Get on I-90 W from Transportation Way (0.6 miles)
> Follow I-93 S and I-95 S to Atwells Ave in Providence. Exit from I-95 S. (51.2 miles)
> Drive to W Exchange St. (0.5 miles)

 
   

Taxi/Ride Share/Car Rentals


Taxi
Taxi service to and from T.F. Green International Airport into Providence costs approximately $40.00, plus gratuity.

Ride Share
Ride Sharing – Ubers and Lyft’s are readily available at T.F Green International Airport. Pickup location is on the outer curb at arrivals. Cost is approximately $20.00.

Car Rentals
(All area codes are 401)
Alamo 739-0696
Avis 736-7500
Budget 739-8986
Dollar 739-8450
Enterprise 739-1005
Hertz 738-3550
National 732-0907
Payless 736-8503
Thrifty 739-8660
For more information, visit https://www.pvdairport.com/get-here/rental-cars

Taxi/Ride Share/Car Rentals


Taxi
Taxi fares from Boston Logan Airport to Downtown Boston will vary between $20.00 - $45.00 (depending of the hour and the day) and do not include gratuity or tolls. All taxi vehicles at the Airport are metered. Please, note that beyond 20 miles from Boston there is a flat rate of $3.20.

***All taxis departing Logan are charged an additional fee of $2.00, plus a $4.50 fee for harbor tunnel crossings. Always ask driver for a receipt.


Car Rentals
Currently, 11 rental car companies operate at Logan International Airport. They include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, SIXT, Thrifty and Zipcar.

In Terminals C & E, all rental car companies have direct line telephone boards connecting to the local facility and their worldwide reservation centers.    

Each rental car company has complimentary shuttle buses that transport passengers to/from the terminal and the rental car facility. Shuttles run frequently and stop curbside on the arrival level for passengers to board. Departure level service is available on request.

Train/Bus/Public Transportation

 

MBTA Commuter Rail

800-392-6100

Train services from T.F. Green International Airport to Providence.

The airport is conveniently connected to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter trains through the InterLink train station. Travelers can access the InterLink directly from the airport terminal through the skywalk. To get to the skywalk, proceed down the elevators to the ground level and walk to the far front left of the terminal, past the Visitor Information table, and look for signs directing to the InterLink connector. Click here for train fares and schedules.

Weekday MBTA commuter rail service is available between Southern Rhode Island (Wickford Junction), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport and downtown Providence, Attleboro, Boston (Back Bay & South Stations), Canton Junction, Mansfield, Sharon and South Attleboro, MA.  Daily service is available from Providence Station and those points.  

Providence Train Station

100 Gaspee Street
Providence, RI 02907
Tickets and Reservations - AMTRAK
(800) USA-RAIL

Station services and baggage
(401) 727-7388

Amtrak

(800) 872-7245

RIPTA Bus Service

Rhode Island Public Transportation (RIPTA)
T.F. Green Airport Inbound Service – Route number 20    
Service from T.F. Green Airport to Providence-Kennedy Plaza

T.F. Green Airport Outbound Service – Route number 14
Service from Providence-Kennedy Plaza to T.F. Green Airport

Kennedy Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Providence and is a short walk to all the hotels and Rhode Island Convention Center.

Train/Bus/Public Transportation

 

MBTA Commuter Rail

800-392-6100

Train Service from Logan Airport to Providence.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) runs low-cost commuter trains to Providence from Boston and other points in Massachusetts. Regional trains take 48 minutes and range in price from $12.00 to $19.00.

Click here for train fares and schedules.


Amtrak

Amtrak offers many daily runs between South Station and Providence. Amtrak ranges from $10.00 - $63.00 and takes 40 minutes. Schedules and fares can be accessed at www.amtrak.com.

South Station may be accessed from Logan Airport by either Silver Line Shuttle or taxi. The Silver Line service takes approximately 20 minutes. The Silver Line is free from Logan Airport but you will still need a ticket

Peter Pan Bus Service

1-800-343-9999

Peter Pan Bus Lines has flexible bus service to Boston Logan Airport 7 days a week. Coaches are equipped with WiFi, DVD players and iPod jacks. Professional, courteous drivers will make sure you get to your flight relaxed and on time. Please be sure to choose the Downtown Providence option when booking tickets. Buses arrive and depart from the Rhode Island Convention Center.

Massport Shuttle Buses

Massport Shuttle Buses serve all terminals at approximately 10-minute intervals, Massport shuttle buses are wheelchair lift-equipped. They also serve the MBTA Airport Station, Logan Water Shuttle dock and Economy Parking. Buses are equipped with a visual and audio stop announcement system. Distances from curbside drop-off areas to airline ticket counters vary from 50 - 200 feet. Curbside skycap services are available from most airlines.

*For more information about other services for travelers with special needs provided by Logan, please see ADA Services page.

Parking

VALET PARKING

Valet parking is available at the Omni Providence Hotel.

  • Overnight valet: $34 with unlimited in/out privileges
  • There is an additional fee of $16 for late pick-up after 3:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
  • Hourly valet rates:
  • 0–90 minutes: $9
  • 90 minutes – 2.5 hours: $12
  • 2.5 hours – 10 hours: $16
  • Restaurant Parking
  • Fleming's and Centro Restaurant offer valet parking for $9 (from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. with restaurant validation)
SELF PARKING

  • Rhode Island Convention Center garage closed until further notice
  • Local downtown pay lots are located within close proximity
  

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