Worcester, Massachusetts, first settled by the English in the late 17th century, lies within an hour's drive of three New England state capitals---Boston, Massachusetts; Hartford, Connecticut; and Providence, Rhode Island. Once a vibrant manufacturing center, the city survived the decline of manufacturing and in 2010 is a leader in information technology, medical research, health care and biotechnology, according to worcestermass.org. Visitors who plan a visit to Worcester will find a wide array of accommodations available.
Only 3.3 miles from the center of Worcester, this three-story, 116-unit motel is a short drive from the DCU Center and the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital. Guests in all its rooms and suites enjoy cable TV and high-speed Internet access. Half of the motel's units are suites, which feature kitchen facilities and separate sitting and sleeping areas. Other motel amenities include complimentary hot breakfast buffet, swimming pool and fitness center.
Quality Inn & Suites Worcester
50 Oriol Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
508-852-2800
qualityinnworcester.com
Guests at this four-story, 130-unit motel, a short distance from Exit 17 off Interstate 290, can walk to nearby attractions, including the Worcester Art Museum and the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Each of the motel's 126 rooms and four one-bedroom suites features a large desk/work area, cable TV, high-speed Internet access, voice mail and coffeemaker. Other amenities include a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center and hot tub.
Courtyard Worcester
72 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
888-887-7948
marriott.com/courtyard
A stay at this five-story, 99-unit motel puts guests within walking distance of multiple Worcester sports and entertainment venues, including DCU Center, Worcester Palladium, and Mechanics Hall. In-room amenities at the motel include high-speed Internet access, cable TV with HBO, desk/work area, full-size refrigerator, clock radio and voice mail. Other features and services include complimentary breakfast, fitness facilities, newsstand and business center.
Hampton Inn Worcester
110 Summer Street
Worcester, MA 01608
800-426-7866
hamptoninn.com
This eight-story, 199-unit motel sits in the heart of downtown Worcester, just a short walk from the DCU Center and Hanover Theater for the Arts. Its 187 guest rooms and 12 one-bedroom suites all feature high-speed Internet access, cable TV with HBO, desk/work area, microwave, mini-refrigerator, voice mail and coffeemaker. Other amenities include a fitness room, swimming pool, convenience store, business center and newsstand.
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
35 Major Taylor Boulevard
Worcester, MA 01608
877-782-9444
hiltongardeninn.com
Located in nearby Auburn, only 1.5 miles from the Massachusetts Turnpike exit for Worcester/Auburn, this three-story, 71-unit motel offers guests such in-room amenities as cable TV, wireless Internet access, free local phone calls and safe. Some rooms are equipped with microwave, mini-refrigerator and whirlpool bathtub. Other motel features and services include complimentary continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper and newsstand. Olde Sturbridge Village is only a short drive from the motel.
Comfort Inn Worcester/Auburn
426 Southbridge Street
Auburn, MA 01501
877-424-6423
bestmasshotels.com/auburn
