Point Shirley is a small community located in the oceanside town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Situated on a two-mile peninsula just 15 minutes from downtown Boston, Point Shirley is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to the community will find that surfing and swimming at the mile-long Yirrell Beach and bird- and nature-watching at the 251-acre Bell Marsh Isle Preserve represent just some of its recreational offerings. Visitors to Point Shirley will also find that greater Winthrop and the surrounding area offer several hotels featuring a range of lodging options.
The Winthrop Arms Hotel is one of the town's oldest hotels. Opened in 1916, the hotel boasts rooms with traditional-style décor, its original mahogany and tile grand lobby and on-site dining at The Arms restaurant, known for its fine cuisine and picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean. Sightseeing at such Boston landmarks as the Paul Revere House and Freedom Trail is also accessible just minutes from the hotel via a short train ride or drive. Outdoor hotel parking is available for guests free of charge. Pets are not allowed.
The Inn at Crystal Cove is located on the Boston harbor just 175 feet east of the ocean. In addition to several adjacent swimming and fishing piers, the hotel offers a large outdoor pool and lawn area, rooms with such standard amenities as free Internet access and accommodations with private balconies and kitchenettes. Guests of the hotel are just minutes from recreation at Deer Island, featuring a five-mile walking, jogging and biking trail overlooking the harbor and downtown Boston. The hotel is also just a short distance from several local eateries, including Gary's Crystal Cove Grill, which serves fresh seafood and is open for lunch and dinner. Hotel parking is free of charge. Pets are not allowed.
For those in search of extended-stay accommodations, the Suburban Extended Stay Logan Airport is a Winthrop hotel offering lodging two miles from the airport. Housed in a two-story, mansion-style building, rooms at the hotel feature full kitchens and separate living-room areas, and guests of the hotel receive free shuttle service to and from the airport. A wealth of cultural activities are within 10 miles of the hotel at such locations as Symphony Hall in Boston and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and four restaurants, including D'Parma Ristorante, known for its organic Italian menu, can be found adjacent to the hotel. Parking is not provided by the hotel. Pets are not allowed.
The Colonnade Hotel is a luxury, boutique hotel located just 10 miles from Point Shirley in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Amenities at the hotel include Boston's only rooftop pool, a 1,000-square foot, state-of-the-art fitness center and on-site dining at the upscale Brasserie Jo French bistro. Activities suitable to almost every taste are also readily accessible from the hotel; sports enthusiasts are just miles from Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, history buffs are just a short trip from the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy, while those who prefer shopping will find The Shops at Prudential Center, one of the city's premier shopping destinations, directly across the street. Hotel parking is available for a fee. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee.
