This Bed and Breakfast may work for you if you want privacy, but don't need fancy furniture or new towels, don't eat much for breakfast, don't mind cigarette smoke, and need a place close to Brown University.
I won't go back myself, mostly because I felt more as an intruder than a welcomed guest in this household. The owner is unwelcoming and unfriendly; it seemed she didn't like having people around the house. The ad says no cigarette smoke is allowed, but it was clear someone was smoking in the house every night while I was there. An apple, a dry piece of bread and cheese that sat on the kitchen table overnight was the breakfast that was offered to me every day during my 5-day stay. Towels and sheets were worn and yellowed, and the bedspread was dirty and had holes in it. I like dogs, but this one didn't like me. It isn't cheap considering all the minuses.

Truly the worst bed and Breakfast we have ever stayed at. As we were led to our attic room I kept thinking that Norman Bates was about to appear. I googled the reviews and our worst fears were confirmed. I wish we had read the reviews before we arrived. But the web site makes it look so lovely. Where did they get those pictures from ? Don't ever ever make the mistake we did. C. Burns Minnesota

Reading other review is appears I am not in the minority here in saying...do NOT stay here! I have no idea how this B and B is still in business. I surmise it is because the location is good.

In the heart of Brown's campus lies this B and B. We stayed there because on the website it appears the location sets the stage for a nice relaxing stay in Providence.

Well, from the start the host was rude. When arriving she snarled at me asking me "where did you park?" No "hi", "welcome" or anything else. Also--and this is the worse part--she smokes. Sure it is labeled "non-smoking" but I guess that means for the guests, for this host puffed away at night.

Lastly, the "breakfast" consisted of stale bread, small glasses of warm juice and what appeared to be fruit of some kind.

Stay away! There are other good B and B's in Providence, all of which are better than this one.

We chose this B&B because of its close proximity to RISD and Brown. From start to finish the host was rude - she wore her nightgown for the 2 days we were there. In the evenings our upstairs room was filled with cigarette smoke from her late night smoking. The breakfast was old bread, cold coffee and cheese. We felt like our stay was an imposition on her time. Look elsewhere!