Faneuil Hall Marketplace, part of Boston's Waterfront and near the Financial District, is home to more than 125 shops and restaurants. This historic marketplace is just one of many sights to be found along the Freedom Trail. Adjacent to such attractions as TD Bank Garden, the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market and the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall is a location for travelers who want convenient access to the best of Boston.
Originally built as a warehouse in 1858, this historic building was converted into a hotel in 1997, when it became the Harborside Inn. The repurposed building now features 98 rooms, each of which offers views of either the sky-lighted atrium or the city. Room amenities include cable TV, DVD players, stereos and Wi-Fi access. Guests are also welcome to complimentary maps of the city made available at the concierge desk and 24-hour coffee service in the lobby.
Harborside Inn
185 State St.
Boston, MA 02109
617-723-7500
harborsideinnboston.com
The Westin Boston Waterfront is connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, New England's largest convention center. The hotel boasts 793 guestrooms and suites spread out over 16 floors and offering panoramic views of the city or Boston Harbor. Room amenities include wired and wireless Internet access, complimentary newspapers, televisions and minibars. Although there are many dining options in the area, guests may choose to dine at the hotel restaurant, Sauciety, or enjoy a drink at the Birch Bar and Patio. Guests also have access to the hotel health club, which offers a pool, gym equipment and yoga facilities.
Westin Boston Waterfront
425 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02210
617-532-4600
westinbostonwaterfront.com
The Millennium Bostonian Hotel is across the street from Faneuil Hall, near Boston's Financial District. The seven-story hotel offers 201 guestrooms with a variety of amenities including Wi-Fi access, minibars, 40-inch flat-panel televisions with digital cable service and complimentary newspapers. Guests may want to visit the restaurant or bar, both named North 26, for a bite to eat or a cocktail, or order room service, which is available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers access to an exercise room equipped with treadmills and stationary bikes. Guests looking for a more extensive workout can visit Beacon Hill Athletic Club at a discounted rate, compliments of the hotel.
Millennium Bostonian Hotel
26 North St.
Boston, MA 02109
617-523-3600
millenniumhotels.com