Need help on Boston Hotel Choices
 

Deciding between The Copley Square HOtel, The Lenox and the Eliot which one would you recommend.
Eliot at $255, Copley Square $250 incl breakfast, or Lenox which on travelocity is $260 with breakfast. This is in August - I know hot and humid but that's when the Yankees are playing Sox and it's my husband's 60th.....

Do a search for escargot's report on her stay with her family at the Eliot - she loved it. The Lenox is a bit dated and the rooms small, I hear, but no firsthand experience. Location is fine for all 3 - hope you have your Sox tickets already!

well, I haven't stayed at those 3 hotels. But on reputation alone, I would take the Eliot. Its a lovely location on Comm Ave. It has been rated "Most Romantic Hotel" by Boston Magazine several times, and it has a fabulous restaurant, Clio.

so, again, I'm replying without benefit of first hand experience. but if I were choosing, I'd chose the Eliot.

Don't have tix but I am going to pay thru the nose (as they say) for 2 bleacher tickets. After all it is his 60th and he took me NYC for mine. I am leaning toward the Eliot. Know anything about the Copley Square. Looks good but then they all do on line!

How about the Hotel Commonwealth? I'm here now and it's really a wonderful hotel, with nice restaurants, and best of all...walking distance to Fenway Park!

Go for the summer suite package at the Eliot if you have a car....$289 includes the parking and breakfast.

Location is fine for any of them - have been in lobbies of each and they are also fine - never seen rooms in any of 3, though.

We have bought tickets thru Ace Ticket (website of same name) and found them to be reliable. Red Sox tickets are now often sold as printed on home computer - and this sets up a situation where it is possible for a person to print a zillion of them and then sell many copies of same seat (with only first thru turnstyle with that barcode as a good ticket). So be very careful where you buy a ticket - those tickets will be so hot as to set up all sorts of fraud opportunities.

If you are Yankees fans, it will not matter as your team will still be in last place by August. (But I still hope you have a good trip to Boston)

Unless the Copley Square Hotel has recently refurbished all the rooms - stay away! We haven't stayed there for many years because our last room was nearly unbearably worn and shabby. The sort of carpet you don't want to walk on with bare feet, icky bedspread, etc. It would be one thing to get this hotel for under $100/night on Priceline - but I cannot BELIEVE regular rates are almost the same as the Lenox or Eliot!

I would recommend shopping rates - Travelocity may or may not have the best rates. Often the Lenox has appealing specials on their website.

The Eliot is the best of the three. You'll have a great time no matter what, Yankees/Red Sox at Fenway is an amazing experience.

The Hotel Commonwealth is also a great choice, literally around the corner from the park. I'd recommend the bar at Eastern Standard for pre or post game drinks. It's at the Commonwealth. Good luck!

Thanks for all your help. I am going to avoid the Copley Square after reading many not so complimentary things about it. Will try for the Eliot and to set the record straight my husband is a big time Red Sox fan (me I just love Boston and any excuse to go is great). Has been for years but his loyalty is with the SF Giants since he is a native and loves everything about Sf - even the niners - well maybe that is a stretch!

I highly recommend The Lenox. Very nice and great location.

you might try stubhub.com for tickets. I've also used ace, and a broker called ticketsnow.com. A nice thing about stubhub is I believe there is some protection if you end up with counterfeits, as can happen as Gail said.

If you are looking for a nice dinner before the game, I also recommend Great Bay seafood in the Hotel Commonwealth. Wonderful, fresh seafood, very creatively prepared. Or if you want a faster meal before going into the park, try El Pelon Taqueria on Kilmarnock street 1 block from Boylston. They make great burritos (the best one is the "El Guapo" named for one of my favorite former Red Sox relievers).