Hi-

We're thinking about a weekend trip to Boston with an 8 year old and 10 year old. Any recommendations for a good hotel for families? Suites seem to work well for us. We'd prefer downtown so we're within walking distance of the Freedom Trail . . . An indoor pool would be a plus. Thanks!

The Hilton Back Bay should fill the bill for you.
It's a very good hotel, the staff is great with children, it has pool and it's conveniently located.

The Hyatt Downtown is close to everything & has an indoor pool. We have good luck getting it on Hotwire.

Good Luck

We are going to be staying at the Marriott Long Wharf with our two children who are the same ages as yours. It's just behind Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall,I believe, and it does have an indoor pool.

All of the above are good choices for traveling with kids. I would also recommend the Sheraton Prudential with its big indoor/outdoor pool, convenient location in the Back Bay. Its also attached to the Prudential Center which has kid friendly restaurants, a food court and you can buy tickets for the Duck Tours.