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Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

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Adore antiques? Check out this historic grand hotel, created in 1927 by renowned hotelier E. M. Statler. One traveler's "return to a more elegant time" is another's "faded glory," and so it is with the Park Plaza. This Boston classic is the antithesis of the ultracool, ultramodern hotels cropping up in the city. The lobby, with its original plaster moldings and massive chandelier, is quite grand. Tiny though they are, guest rooms are comfy, with beds topped by puffy down comforters and lush linens. The less said about the miniscule bathrooms, however, the better. On the 15th floor, the concierge level, rooms are slightly larger and have access to a private lounge. Todd English's Bonfire is a Latin American-style steak house, and Whiskey Park is a staple in the chic bar scene; don't miss Finale, the go-to place for decadent desserts. Elaborate afternoon tea is offered in the lobby café, and room service is available around the clock. Overall, consider this one if "character" ranks high on your list—or if you can nab a room for a great rate. Pros: pretty lobby, great restaurants on the Park Plaza block, helpful concierge. Cons: rooms are cramped, bathrooms are small, some complain about noisy guests and "paper-thin" walls.

  • Hotel Details: 941 rooms, 39 suites
  • In-room: refrigerator (some), Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 9 restaurants, room service, bars, gym, laundry service, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid), some pets allowed.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Arlington
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