Boston grew up around Tremont Street. One of the city's most prominent thoroughfares, it takes its name from the three hills that defined the original 17th century settlement. Tremont Street starts in the heart of historic Boston and winds through some of the city's most colorful neighborhoods. The street is lined with landmark churches, parks theaters, restaurants and some of the city's most popular hotels.
The front door is actually on School Street, but the Parker House, Boston's oldest luxury hotel, has a side entrance on Tremont. Built in the mid-19th century, the hotel has a rich history as a meeting place of Boston's literary giants such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The 551-room hotel, now owned by the Omni chain, has been completely renovated, although there is still plenty of the original hotel's signature dark oak and crystal fixtures. Accommodations range from single rooms with a twin bed to luxury suites.The Parker Restaurant, credited with creating the Boston crème pie and Parker House rolls, serves hearty New England fare including Boston's traditional seafood dishes.
The Omni Parker House
60 School St.
Boston, MA 02108
617- 227-8600
omnihotels.com
Located on the corner of Tremont and Bosworth streets, Nine Zero is part of the Kimpton Corporation's chain of four-star boutique hotels. Nine Zero looks out over the Granary Burial Ground, a 17th century graveyard and the final resting place of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Mother Goose. The hotel welcomes pets with complimentary bowls, pet beds, designer treats, grooming, and pet massages services. Guest rooms come with ergonomic chairs, fully stocked bars and animal print bathrobes. Suites feature over-sized marble bathrooms and large living rooms.
Nine Zero
90 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02108
617-772-5800
ninezero.com
Part of the Marriott chain, the Courtyard Boston Tremont hotel is located in the city's theater district, a short walk from Copley Square, Boston Common and the Public Gardens, home of the city's famous swan boats. The Courtyard is a smoke-free, family-friendly hotel that offers suites with roll-away cribs and beds. Rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet and cable and satellite television and hotel services include a fitness center, on-site laundry rooms and a business services center.
The Courtyard Boston
275 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-1400
marriott.com
