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Location. The Boston Omni Parker House Hotel is located in the center of downtown Boston, Mass., across from Boston Common and at the foot of Beacon Hill on the Freedom Trail. The hotel has been accommodating guests since 1855. Many popular attractions are within walking distance, including historic Faneuil Hall and bustling Quincy Market. Logan International Airport is four miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Boston Omni Parker House Hotel is steeped in history. The lobby is an impressive masterwork of craftsmanship dating from the early 20th century, with dark oak wood paneled walls, gilded and coffered ceilings, and ornate bronze elevators. The hotel is also rich in culinary history: Parker House rolls, Boston scrod and Boston cream pie all originated there. These famed menu items are still served at Parker's Restaurant, where President John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Table 40. The dignified mahogany setting of Parker's Bar hosted the meetings of Boston's 19th century literary club, including notable members Thoreau, Emerson and Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Guestrooms. The guestrooms at the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel, though redecorated in 2005, maintain the building's historic floor plans. Décor includes Italian marble flooring, cherry wood furnishings, and bed coverlets with the same patterns as the hotel's original 1856 linens. Suites feature informational cards, photographs and paintings based on Boston's historic figures.
Expert Tip. Quincy Market, 3 blocks from the hotel, is Boston's most popular tourist attraction. Guests will enjoy the diverse street performances, zany candy lobsters, international and local food booths and face painting. Quincy market can be accessed from the hotel by walking toward Government Center and taking a right at State Street. |
