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THERE’S loads to do in the historic city of Boston for the art and culture enthusiast.
And when on holiday, it certainly helps to stay in central areas for easy access. Here are three of our favorite luxury hotels in the city, made all the better by the option of free shuttle rides, bikes and water taxis to some of Boston’s renowned sites.
Hilton Boston Downtown
Built in 1928, Hilton Boston Downtown is Boston’s first art-deco skyscraper
Located at the waterfront and just steps away from the city’s iconic Faneuil Hall is Hilton Boston Downtown, a 1928 property that doubles as Boston’s first ever art-deco skyscraper. These days, the hotel’s fittings are newer but retains some of its original ’20s décor.
The Superior Rooms are set up in warm colors and high ceilings with crown molding, and are equipped with all the modern amenities you can expect from Hilton including HD televisions with on-demand entertainment, refrigerators, safes and work areas with ergonomic chairs.
If you’re bent on keeping to their workout regimes, you can do so with ease in the hotel’s 24-hour in-house fitness center. The center is even wired to provide Internet access, allowing fitness nuts to access their favorite videos while on the treadmill. There’s also a hotel library decked out in an art-deco theme.
Hilton Boston Downtown is not short of amenities for business travelers and MICE organizers. Apart from the 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, you can also request for customized banquet menus, and electronic equipment to rent. Altogether, choose between three executive boardrooms and 12 meeting rooms. Read more…
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbour
Hyatt Regency Boston sits on the waterfront and overlooks the city skyline
This waterfront hotel overlooks Boston’s postcard skyline, and is only a short distance away from the city’s famous sites and attractions. You could even take a water taxi across the waters, or jump on a scenic boat cruise from the back dock.
In Hyatt style, the rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing family vacation. Large families best go for the junior or presidential suites, both which boast pretty harbor views, separate lounge areas, in-room dining service, and coffee makers.
Corporate travelers can opt for the Business Plan rooms featuring harbor or aviation views, free WiFi, 55-inch HD TVs, iHome stereo with iPod docking stations, and free local and 1-800 calls. Guests in this room will also get limited shirt- or blouse-pressing services, as well as complimentary breakfast.
Guests also have the advantage of sampling Boston’s local produce from backyard farms, some that include local New England cheeses, dairy, herbs, fish, and fresh fruit. Order your share at the Harborside Grill and Patio, complemented by the gentle waterfront breeze.
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Fairmont Copley Plaza is something of a Boston institution
Since its inception in 1912, this luxury hotel has been something of a Boston institution. Located in the city’s Back Bay and only steps away from Beacon Hill, the Boston Public Library, the Freedom Trail, and the boutiques of Newbury Street, the hotel is as strategic as they come.
Rooms are decked out in chic color schemes of blue and white against classy marble accents. The lush one-bedroom suites that overlook Copley Square will make you feel like a bit of a celebrity if only for a weekend. For a more unique experience, check out the Signature Suites influenced by some of Boston’s museums and historical sites.
For a fine dinner of local produce, OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an American-style brasserie featuring a farm-to-table menu that celebrates local farmers and purveyors, as well as a carefully crafted cocktail selection.
Families with young kids can also use the hotel’s babysitting services if parents are going away on business, or seeking a romantic evening alone. On top of that, members of Fairmont President’s Club can request for complimentary BMW bikes to explore the city at their own pace.
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