traveler24

Arriving at Logan 8 AM on a Wed.(only reason I booked a "red eye" was price--$ 89 from Oakland )
The lodgings are in a private home near Beacon Hill. You know a friend of a friend talked me into this--
so for various reasons it would be very inconvenient for me to arrive on their doorstep before noon..
Never having been in this type of situation
and not knowning downtown Boston; I need ideas-keeping in mind I will be dragging one piece of wheeled luggage along. I considered just hanging out at the Airport and then just take taxi OR sit in the lobby of a nice hotel ...Maybe a hotel that has a
restaurant for breakfast???
Any suggestions appreciated..

Patrick

Maybe I don't fully understand the situation here, but what's wrong with honesty? Even if you feel it is inappropriate to arrive there before noon, I see nothing wrong with telling them you are taking a red eye and would like to drop off your luggage there when you arrive (presumably after 8 or so at least) and then head out for a few hours to do as you wish. Take a walk in Beacon Hill, hang out in a nice little restaurant, whatever. But there is no reason I can think of to lug your luggage around because you don't want to drop it off there.

Anonymous

Patrick, I think the OP said there were "various reasons" they'd not be welcome before noon. Having llived on Beacon Hill for many eyars, I can assure you that most people are up by 8! ;-) Unfortunately, wheeled luggage is not very compatible wtih those quaint brick sidewalks.

Anyway, depending on what your arrival date is, you could try just sitting around in the Public Garden, which will be lovely starting in perhaps mid-April, or even contacting the Duck Boat tour people to see if you could leave your suitcase with their office while you take a tour.

Anonymous

OK, I have to ask -- where are your lodgings, at least what street are they on, this would help close in on an appropriate locale for you to hang out.

rb_travelerxATyahoo

I agree with Patrick, but in the event dropping off the luggage isn't possible, something I do is check my bag at the flight origination, then not pick it up until I need it. THIS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK because of what could happen with post 9/11 security/paranoia.

Getting between airport & downtown by subway is easy, so you could return later to claim your bags.

sunbum1944

if you could find a place to stash your luggage you could walk the Freedom Trail - starts downtown - free- takes you to many of the historic sites of Boston and whether you are into history or not- its pretty interesting

cigalechanta

The old Ritz Carlton overlooks the Public Garden that ends on Charles St
the main street at the food of Beacon Hill. Go there have breakfast in the lounge by the fire.
OR-closer to Charles street on Boyslston Street, overlooking the Public Garden is The Four Seasons Hotel.

cigalechanta

Strange! It says five posts but there are seven?

cigalechanta

where is the private home? I reread your post it says NEAR Beacon Hill? is it in the back Bay somewhere?

highflyer

How about the Prudential mall. A few breakfast spots available and there's the outdoor courtyard to sit and drink coffee which you can pick up at Starbucks/Dunkin D./Au Bon Pain ..or browse in the bookshop.

Krista

Although I can't tell for sure after looking at their website (http://www.bpl.org), you can probably hang out at the Boston Public Library with your suitcase. It's in Copely Square and is accessible by the "T". They open at 9 a.m.

You could call or email them to check before the date if you thought that might be a possibility. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat in the area as well.

K.

John_T_Cuttino

I would recommend the Museum of Fine Arts. You could stash your luggage, wander around, and have lunch in the museum. It would be a quiet place to adjust to the East.

travelscout

I take the red eye to Boston frequently, but I can usually persuade my brother to pick me up!

I agree that most Bostonians are up and out by 8 a.m. on weekdays, but if you had to, you could probably get a pricey, but unhurried breakfast at The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton, which overlooks Newbury Street. The Bristol at the Four Seasons is also open for all-day dining. I'm not sure if either require reservations. Both are near your destination, I believe.

On Tremont Street, I seem to recall a Finagle a Bagel where you could pass the time and there's a Barnes and Noble at 395 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing (the street behind Tremont). The public library may not let you bring a suitcase in, but it may be worth the try.

I know there's nothing more tiring than getting off an overnight flight without a place to go and with luggage in tow. Good luck!

dfrostnh

Here's the website for South Station
http://www.concordtrailways.com/bostoninfo.htm
It says the lockers are for Amtrak passengers only but there is a Package Express service. I'm not sure what that is but you could take the bus from the airport to South Station, store your luggage and then head off for some breakfast.

Anonymous

There's a bus from the airport to South Station? I don't think so.

Package Express is for shipping packages via the bus lines (Greyhoud et al.).