Places to stay in Cranston, Rhode Island

Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area. Local dining options include Delicious!, Sonia's Near East Market & Deli, Thai Orchids, and Bettola.

If you are travelling in the area, Cranston is located close to The Charlotte Woods Elementary School, Gould Ledge, Kent County Memorial Hospital, East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 27 and Calvary Baptist Church.

The center of Cranston ( which is at is longitude -71°26'10.68 and latitude 41°46'48 ) is located 4 miles away from Providence, 5 miles away from East Providence, 7 miles away from Rumford and 7 miles away from West Warwick.

Available Cranston lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Cranston.

Cranston Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Cranston Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

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Other useful links:

• Cranston Chamber of Commerce
• Cranston, Rhode Island on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Cranston

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village ( Family Activities / Other Attractions ). Located at 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, 2 miles from the center of Cranston. A 1/4 mile away from the Zoo, Carousel Village offers fun and exciting activities for the whole family! Enjoy the fully accessible Hasbro Boundless Playground, pony rides, train and Carousel rides - open daily. www.rwpzoo.org

Chapel Grille ( Dining / Other ). Located at 3000 Chapel View Boulevard. Nestled within a hilltop village, Chapel Grille is a New England destination. Relax on our terrace overlooking the stunning panoramic views, the sunset washed Providence skyline and the beautifully lit bridges at dusk. The Chapel Grille Features hearth style cuisine and a Mediterranean Italian influenced menu focusing on locally foraged ingredients prepared with care and served with ceremony. Watch your pizza being fired in our Woodstone hearth oven while enjoying a glass of wine in our soaring cathedral bar or cozy up by the fireplace for a romantic dining experience second to none. www.chapelgrilleri.com

Joseph's Italian Kitchen ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 17 Rosario Drive, Providence, 3 miles from the center of Cranston. Joseph Tomaselli's serves an extensive and creative menu complete with authentic Italian favorites and fresh seafood specialties. The atmosphere is casual and family friendly and a children's menu is always available for the little ones in your party. www.tomasellis.com

Mesa Cafe and Grill ( Dining / Other ). Located at 100 Rolfe Square. Mesa Cafe & Grill is a family - owned restaurant that serves fresh, delicious food in a beautiful, comfortable atmosphere. We serve the finest meals made right, and this is the place to be for your next event. We have the training and experience needed to make sure you and your guests truly enjoy a delicious meal while socializing at our spacious banquet room. www.mesacafeandgrille.com

The Big Cheese & Pub ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 606 Reservoir Avenue. For more than 45 years, the Big Cheese and Pub has set the standard for home-style dining. Our traditions reflect our sincere desire that every customer is completely satisfied every time they visit. We build our reputation one customer at a time, by treating all of our guests as though they had been invited into our home. Whether you order for take-out, or join us in our pub or dining room, you will become part of the Big Cheese family. bigcheeseandpub.com

Maya Azteca Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 264 Pocasset Avenue, Providence, 3 miles from the center of Cranston. Established September 2000, we specialize in authentic Italian cuisine. Spirito's Restaurant is owned and operated by brothers David and Gregory Spirito, who have been preparing and serving delicious food for the past 30 years. ​Our menu consists of authentic Italian Cuisine along with all your traditional favorites. All our entrées are prepared to order. Some of our signature dishes range from: Appetizer: Rhode Island Monthly’s award winning The Farmers Special www.spiritosrestaurant.com

Renamed properties

• Econo Lodge at 101 New London Avenue may have been previously known as Days Inn