Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Special Hotel Pricing

Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Announce Special Hotel Pricing

Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), announce special hotel rates associated with the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island event.

Taking place on July 13, 2008, the inaugural event will consist of 70.3 miles that includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. The course will utilize a variety of Rhode Island's scenic areas to include Narragansett, the picturesque communities along State Road 102 and downtown Providence.

“With a vibrant arts scene, world class dining and scores of entertainment options, I’m confident that competitors and their families will enjoy their stay in Providence,” said Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the PWCVB. “We are proud to be the site of the competition’s finish, as well as the Ironman Village, and will extend a warm welcome to all those involved.”

Among those Providence hotels offering special pricing packages to Ironman 70.3 athletes are: Renaissance Providence Hotel; Hotel Providence; Providence Biltmore Hotel; Courtyard Downtown Providence; Hilton Providence; Westin Providence; and Marriott Providence. There are also numerous options in centrally-located Warwick, Rhode Island, as well as in nearby communities such as Pawtucket, Lincoln, and Coventry, Rhode Island.

Ironman 70.3 Events Director, Steve Meckfessel cited the numerous hotels in the area as one of the reasons he selected Ironman 70.3 for Rhode Island. “Rhode Island offers a tremendous selection of hotels, in a variety of locations, and prices, from first- class to deluxe accomodations,” Meckfessel said. “Participants can stay right by the airport, or within walking distance of the finish line.”

The only U.S. city recently named one of the “Top Ten Up-and-Coming Travel Destinations in the World,” by the Wall Street Journal, Providence mixes urban sophistication with small town charm. Its red-hot dining scene and well-respected arts community have led to a resurgence in the destination’s popularity.

When booking, Ironman 70.3 participants are urged to request the “Ironman rate.” For event-related information about the race, please visit www.ironmanrhodeisland.com. For specific hotel information, please visit the hotel section of the Web site. For Providence visitor information and a listing of restaurants and attractions, please visit www.pwcvb.com.