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Book NowBoston Map: Omni Parker HouseOmni Parker House Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
60 School St
Location Financial District & Downtown Crossing
Transportation T: Green or Blue Line to Government Center, or Red or Green Line to Park St
Phone 800/THE-OMNI, 617/227-8600
Fax 617/742-5729
Web site www.omniparkerhouse.com
Room Information 551 units, some with shower only
Prices $159-$189 economy room; $189-$289 double; $249-$399 suite. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Weekend packages and AARP discount available
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies and Nintendo, high-speed Internet access ($10/day), coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, robes, safe
Parking Valet parking $38
Pets Pets accepted; deposit required

Frommer's Review

The Parker House has operated continuously longer than any other hotel in America (since 1855!), but it's hardly stuck in the 19th century. Ongoing interior and exterior renovations are sprucing up the property, which was already in excellent shape; request a room removed from the work area. Most of the 50-plus configurations aren't huge, but all guest rooms are thoughtfully laid out and nicely appointed, with cherry furnishings and colorful carpeting. The hotel is popular with business travelers, who can book a unit with an expanded work area, and sightseers, who can economize by taking advantage of a weekend deal, especially in the winter, or by booking an "economy single." The closest competition is the Nine Zero, a block away, but that's an entirely different space-age animal -- the Parker House is modern yet a little old-fashioned, and proud of it.

Facilities:
2 restaurants (New England); bar; exercise room; concierge; airport shuttle; business center; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; executive-level rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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