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Janie Aug 20th, 2001 04:35 AM

Best hotel in downtown Boston?
 
Can anyone tell me what the best hotel in Boston is? We have plans to go in October for a long weekend. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

bm Aug 20th, 2001 05:06 AM

The Four Seasons Hotel is often mentioned as Boston's top hotel. It's in a great location in the Back Bay over-looking Boston Public Garden, and within walking distance of the Theater District, Beacon Hill, The South End,etc. I've never stayed there but have attended functions and eaten at it's restaurants and the food and service was great. If I was visiting Boston and could afford to stay at the Four Seasons, I would in a second.

Neal Sanders Aug 20th, 2001 05:42 AM

The Four Seasons, certainly, but also check out XVI (16 Beacon), a new, very upscale hotel that has recently opened on Beacon Hill. A suite at the Bostonian would put you very much in the center of things, as would one at the Rowe's Wharf Hotel.

Carol Aug 21st, 2001 08:41 PM

Any of the hotels connected to the indoor shopping mall would be great. We just stayed at the Westin and we were very happy with the service.

e Aug 22nd, 2001 05:55 PM

Hi: <BR>I just wanted to let you know that <BR>Neal thought the hotel was Rowes Wharf <BR>but it is really the Boston Harbor Hotel <BR>located at Rowes Wharf. <BR>I also agree the Four Seasons and XVI <BR>Beacon are closer to the center but <BR>the boston Harbor Hotel is on the waterfront and can be gotten to by taking the airport shuttle boat which is <BR>a short ride. Have fun. El <BR>

Les Aug 22nd, 2001 08:31 PM

We recently stayed at the Westin Copley Place, and can heartily second the previous recommendation. Try to get a top-floor room with a river view - arguably the best hotel view in Boston. <BR>And, as mentioned in an earlier posting, it's at one end of the indoor mall the stretches for blocks. Very convenient location, too, across the street from the T stop. By the way, try the room service menu - the food is a cut above most that I've tried.

Liam Aug 23rd, 2001 04:05 AM

to correct Neal: it's XV Beacon (not XVI) - sorry to be petty

Neal Sanders Aug 23rd, 2001 05:28 AM

Some days I can't get anything right! OK, it's the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, and the XV Hotel on beacon Hill. Sheesh.

Ron Sep 9th, 2001 05:41 PM

We just got back from Boston today and spent a week walking around town. We stayed at the Colonnade and we were dissapointed. We were expecting a grand time and got a so so time from them. The town is fantastic. Any questions don't hesitate to drop a line.


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