Great Location And Views At The Long Wharf In Boston...
Written: Nov 15 '08 (Updated Feb 26 '09)
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Pros: Fantastic location, lots to do around the hotel, close to the airport
Cons: Price of parking, rooms can get expensive
The Bottom Line: Great location for tourists, tons to do around the hotel, lots of food options around. Definitely recommend this hotel.
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| ace3502's Full Review: Marriott Boston Long Wharf |
Being from Boston its always nice to stay in the city once and a while. One of my favorite places, for numerous reasons, is the Long Wharf Marriott.
Location
Conveniently located at 296 State Street in Boston, this hotel couldn't have landed itself in a better location for tourists. Number one highlight of this hotel's location is that it is 1.5 miles from Logan Airport. A cheap taxi ride and a easy trip in and out make this a prime location for those looking for ease of travel from the airport to the hotel.
Just a few blocks away, no more than a 15 minute walk, is the historic Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market. Within that area are countless shopping destinations, street performers during the summer, beautiful christmas light displays during winter, and some fantastic restaurants to please any tastes.
Even closer than those locations is the New England Aquarium which is literally steps from the front door of the hotel. A fantastic location for adults and kids to visit, the Aquarium offers education and fantastic visual displays that people of all ages can enjoy.
Also just nearby, maybe a 20 minute walk or so, is the home of the 2008 World Champion Boston Celtics, The Boston Garden. Not only do the Celtics call this home but a tourist can also catch a Bruins hockey game, a concert, a musical, or Disney On Ice as they perform here as well.
Service
The service is very prompt and well maintained. Upon pulling up multiple bellmen come out to greet you, help you out of your car, park it, and take your bags for you. Requesting any amenities before you check in such as extra pillows, will promptly be delivered to your room and in my case, ready as soon as I walked in. I really didn't have any issues at all with the service, it was very well done. With seven floors and 391 rooms, the hotel is no easy task to keep running as well as it is, so that is a testament to the staff.
Rooms
The rooms are fantastic. Probably the most up to date rooms of any hotel I have stayed at in the last year. The 37' flat screen LCD tvs are first noticed by the guest. Upon walking into the room the well decorated and contemporary furniture compliment the room nicely. And finally as a great touch, a iPod desk clock/charger dock is waiting at bedside for the user. These all may seem like little things but it is a big difference from other hotels, and it shows that they are going the extra mile to give guests the most contemporary amenities in a room as far as technology and design go.
Price
For a normal night you are looking at anywhere from $200 to $250 a night. Now that may be a little cheap but it is also in the heart of Boston so it isn't as bad as it potentially could be (like New York which has hotels that charge 400-500 a night). The only down side that the hotel has in regard to price is parking. There is an on site valet service and an underground garage under the hotel which is very convenient but $42 a night for parking can really break the bank.
Hotel Facilities (gym, jacuzzi, pool, etc.)
The hotel has a fantastic gym. With cardio and weights separated on separate sides of a U shaped fitness center, this enables people to be focused on their specific type of exercise without being distracted by others walking around.
The pool is beautiful, indoors but with glass all around it to appreciate the outdoors but still keep you warm, and a large hot tub ready for your relaxation. There is also Rowe's Wharf Spa .5 miles away that has a full array of body scrubs or massages you can choose from for those looking for a little more luxury.
Final Thoughts
For the location alone this hotel would be worth it. If you were to stay outside of Boston and want to sight see here, you would waste as much money traveling back and forth in a taxi or renting a car. The hotel is gorgeous, the location is superb and the rooms are very up to date and contemporary. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the city.
© Copyright 2008 - ace3502
Looking For Things To Do In Boston? Take A Look At My Boston Traveler's Series:
# 1 - The Boston Garden
# 2 - New England Holocaust Memorial
# 3 - Fenway Park
# 4 - Lexington, Massachusetts
# 5 - Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market
# 6 - New England Aquarium
Looking for other places to stay around Boston? Try:
Marriott Boston-Burlington Hotel
Marriott Woburn-Boston North Hotel
The Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel
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