Concierge Collection - Boston Harbor Hotel - anyone stayed there?

[Candace]

I need info on this hotel. Fom their website, it only lists "queen bed" instead of bed(s). Surely the rooms have more than one bed? Should I call the hotel directly? It will be just my son and me going, but we need more than one bed. Thanks

 

[TIdoublegaER]

DH and I stayed there last January. We had booked a standard city view room, but when we arrived, we were upgraded to a junior suite. Our room did only have one bed; however, there were only the 2 of us and I believe the couch in the sitting area was a pull out. I'm sure that they have rooms that have 2 beds in them or a bed and pull out. You could call them directly or you could have MS inquire for you. The hotel was beautiful and the water shuttle from Logan can't be beat.

 

[Candace]

Thanks, TIdoublegaER, for your reply. I will call them directly, I think. Now a couple more questions, if you don't mind. How much was the water taxi from Logan, and was it easy to find from the baggage claim? Also, were the eating options pretty good at the hotel? We will only be there two nights (visiting a college in Boston), and we won't be needing any 'fancy meals'. Were there good sight seeing opportunities within walking distance, or should we book a tour? Thanks so much for your help! Candace

 

[EROS]

The water taxi is quite reasonable and pulls up right behind the hotel. The restaurants are DEFINITELY pricey. If you're only in Boston for 2 nights, I'd take advantage of your proximity to Faneuil Hall; you can find a variety of food selections there for lunch. I'd recommend Ye Old Oyster House AND Durgin Park for dinner.

Have a great visit. I'll wear a lime green ribbon for you to pick me out at Harvard Square .....

 

[TIdoublegaER]

I agree totally with EROS, the restaurant(s) in the hotel were very pricey. I can't remember how much the water taxi was, but it was very reasonable and it drops you off right at the hotel. It is substanially cheaper than a cab and no traffic! Fanueil Hall was no more than a 10 min. walk and has a wide variety restaurants and fast food. Legal's Seafood was also a short walk away by the aquarium. We did not have a car while we were there and we pretty much walked the entire Freedom Trail. Everything looks like it is far away on the maps but it really isn't at all. You didn't say exactly when you would be there, but there was nobody at any of the places we went in Jan. and it was really great to get a "personal" tour of in most of the historical sites. Definately get loads of info that you just can't get in the crowded summer months.

 

[TIdoublegaER]

I would also recommend Ye Olde Oyster House. We didn't get a chance to eat at Durgin Park, but it was on our list and if we ever get back we will eat there.

 

[All_Ears]

Hi there!
I am here in cold windy downtown Boston!

The Union Oyster House is a Great Choice, but if time isn't on your side, if you go out the back of your hotel (to the right) and cross the bridge ( a mere 4 minute walk) There is the Barking Crab! A great place to eat - and reasonalbe! And if you continue over in this direction - 1 1/2 blocks there is South Station it has a nice food court and also a pub called Clarks. This is a more reasonalbe area - Faneuil Hall is really a tourist trap - but is is Boston! Also about a 10 min walk from the front door of your Hotel (to the right) you have the North End of Boston and the Freedom Trail! We have over 100 Italian resturants here! And one Chinese food rest. There are place for every budget!!
Please feel free to email me directly and I would love answer any questions you may have about the area! I know how time is not on your side when visiting colleges! We just got back from Los Angeles visiting several for our son!

Italia02113@yahoo.com

 

[Candace]

Thanks to all who replied! I will print this out to keep for dining suggestions. We will be there Feb. 1st. Is it warm enough to walk anywhere? We are from just outside Memphis, so I don't know how to judge *really* cold (to me) weather.

 

[Jacksmom99]

February will be very chilly....yes you can walk around in this weather, but you may find it cold. Feb. temperatures can range from the teens to the 20's and 30's. Bring a nice fleece hat and gloves and you should be fine. Like was posted earlier,things look far away on the map, but everything is pretty close together. I stayed at the hotel on my wedding night in 96, but we were upgraded to a junior suite as well, so I can't answer your questions about the beds. If you get a chance, try to go up to the rotunda, I had some of my wedding pictures taken there and the views are awesome. We had to sneak up there for the pictures though, because the hotel wouldn't allow the photographer in the common areas of the hotel. Given the choice, I'd try places to eat in the North End, too. Good Luck with the college hunt.

 

[BobH]

Boston in February will be cold unless you hit it lucky. Probably 30 to 40 degrees or less. Try these websites for information:

http://www.bostonusa.com

http://www.mbta.com - public transportation and subway

http://www.massport.com - pick site map and get water
shuttle info

The subway is called the "T" There is a stop a few minutes walk from the your hotel that is called the "Aquarium" stop because the New Englan Aquarium is nearby. Legal Seafoods retaurant is near the aquariun and is very good. The Chart House is also near the Aquarium and Legal Seafoods but is pricier. Fanueil Hall Marketplace is full of small shops and places to grab quick food on the run.

I am from Massachusetts and my daughter is a graduate student at Boston University. I don't know what college you are visiting but even though Boston is fairly small plan a good 1/2 hour at least to get to most colleges from the waterfront where you are staying. Old Town Trolley Tours runs tours for about $25 to $30 a person. You can find a website for them. The big theaters are the
Wang Theater, the Colonial and the Shubert Theater. If you go to the Italian North End where the Old North Church is where Paul Revere started his famous ride - don't pass Mike's Pastry. The Italian Pastry is world renowned. Boston is also noteable for its crazy drivers and road system that was built on old cowpaths.
There is an old saying in New England that "you can't get there from here" that is perfect to describe the road system. Get a good map before arriving so you have an idea of the layout.
Welcome to New England and "Beantown" (Boston's nickname).

 

[ClarabelleCow]

Durgin Park is a Must in Boston, the prime rib is good, but the Clam Chowda is the best!!!!!!! Ye Old Oyster house is good, but kind of overpriced. Does anyone know if the "no name restuarant" is still down by the wharfs??

 

[KNWVIKING]

.. My oldest is a senior at Northeastern. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.