Wanderlust World Wanderlust World In a city where history is tucked away in every corner, transportation has been a way of life in Boston since ferry service began between Beantown and Charlestown in 1631. Today, Boston employs five light rail lines with 200 subway trains, including the red line, which runs from the northern tip of Cambridge to the southern ends of Boston, cutting through the heart of the city center. You’ll find the most hotel options near the line’s downtown stops, many of which are also within walking distance to some of the city’s biggest landmark attractions.
The red line’s Broadway Station is just 10 minutes on foot from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The closest hotels to the station are Westin Boston Waterfront and Seaport Boston Hotel. Connected to the convention center, the luxurious Westin Boston Waterfront has guest rooms and suites with views of Boston harbor and the downtown skyline. Enjoy a hearty meal from the on-site grill or grab a pint at the hotel pub. The Westin is a 10-minute walk from the Boston Fire Museum and Boston Children’s Museum. Set right on the water, Seaport Boston Hotel has its own water taxi stop, which takes you to Logan International Airport, set across the harbor. The hotel also participates in a car sharing service and provides complimentary rentals on bicycles and helmets.
The lavish South Station, set inside an ornate 1899 building, is the city’s central transportation hub. The nearest hotels -- The Langham Boston and InterContinental Boston -- are just five minutes away on foot. Opened in 1865, the grand Langham has an atrium cafe that serves an elegant Sunday brunch and offers a decadent chocolate dessert bar. Enjoy a pampering session at the on-site spa, complete with a salt scrub, facial and Chinese massage. Plush accommodations at InterContinental Boston include guest rooms with city and water views. Rooms on the 12th-story club level include a private lobby with free breakfast, snacks and drinks throughout the day. Limo and town car service is available on request. Both hotels are less than 10 minutes on foot from the famed New England Aquarium.
The red line’s Downtown Crossing is less than a 5-minute walk from its two closest hotels, the Hyatt Regency Boston and Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. Enjoy splashing about in the Hyatt Regency Boston’s indoor pool or simply soak up some rays on one of the three outdoor sun decks. On summer evenings, sip on cocktails on the outdoor terrace bar. Stay on the club level at the elegant Ritz-Carlton and you’ll receive free drinks and hot appetizers throughout the day at a private lounge. Some guest rooms include sweeping vistas of the park. Dine at one of the hotel’s high-end restaurants or order a picnic basket which you can enjoy across the way in Boston Common. The two hotels are just a few short block’s from the city’s bustling Chinatown.
Park Street Station is directly across the street from Boston Common, the green urban space that sits in the heart of the city center. Omni Parker House and Nine Zero Hotel are nearest to Park Street Station and just from a flurry of historic sites, including the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church and Granary Burying Ground, which serves as the final resting place for three signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Omni Parker House is a noteworthy spot in an already-historical city, serving as the site where Boston cream pie was invented, where Charles Dickens gave a reading of “A Christmas Carol” and where a young John Kennedy got engaged to Jacqueline Bouvier. The hotel provides light-hearted perks in some rooms, such as bean bag chairs and writable chalkboard walls. Enjoy a nightly hosted wine hour at Nine Zero, a cozy boutique hotel. Relax with an in-room massage or make use of the complimentary yoga mats placed in your room. The hotel also provides free bikes to use for exploring the city.