The Bostonian BostonvsOmni Parker House
Bostonian Boston and Omni Parker House are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Bostonian Boston ranks marginally better than Omni Parker House. Bostonian Boston comes in at #29 in Boston with accolades from 10 publications such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Zagat.
The Bostonian Boston Show All Reviews
26 North Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109-1509
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, this relatively small hotel offers excellent service and features that make it competitive with larger rivals." Full review
Fodor's
"Warmed up with red wall coverings, the lobby provides sofas and arm chairs, perfect for relaxing with a book chosen from one of the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves." Full review
Lonely Planet
"From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby, to the time you step out onto your balcony overlooking the bustle of Haymarket, you’ll appreciate this hotel’s singular position." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This upscale hotel is housed in three former warehouse buildings."
Rough Guide
"Right in the heart of Downtown, the Millennium Bostonian has splendid quarters, some with fireplaces and – unusual for Boston – balconies."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of downtown, on the oldest block in Boston, across from Faneuil Hall and historic Quincy Market, this mixed-bag midrange hotel is a good bet for travelers in all categories." Full review
Gayot
"The property offers easy access to public transportation and the North End. The atmosphere is sophisticated, and the rooms are elegantly decorated."
Zagat
3.7
"With an "ideal" location across the street from Faneuil Hall, this Downtown property offers a "great way to see Boston", plus "lovely" staffers."
Time Out
"Housed in two adjoining converted warehouses and arranged around a central brick courtyard, the hotel boasts an excellent location next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace." Full review
Frommer's
"Stylish hotel directly across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and on the Freedom Trail, putting visitors in the center of Boston’s historic tourist area. " Full review
Omni Parker House Show All Reviews
60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"The country’s oldest continuously operating hotel (since 1854), across from Boston Common, completed a $30 million overhaul in 2008."
Fodor's
"What better base from which to learn about our nation's heritage than America's oldest continuously operating hotel?" Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Steeped in history, stuffed with ghost lore, and teeming with old-world grandeur, the surprisingly affordable Omni Parker House is the place to stay for a taste of Boston's literary and political past." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Memorabilia on display in the ornate lobby emphasizes Parker House’s status as the oldest hotel in continuous operation in the US."
Rough Guide
"Though the present building only dates from 1927, the Omni Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the US."
Star Service
"This plush traditional property is one of Omni's best, with a storied past and a reputation for service and fine dining that put it in the same boat with the Taj Boston." Full review
Gayot
"Opened in 1885 and claiming to be the longest continuously running hotel in the U.S., this fourteen-story property prides itself on keeping up with the times."
Lonely Planet
"The lovely guest rooms are decorated in rich red and gold tones and equipped with all the high-tech gadgetry." Full review
Time Out
"Established in 1855, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the country which became a famous literary hangout for the likes of Longfellow, Hawthorne and Emerson." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Since 1855 the Omni Parker House has been welcoming guests, making it America’s longest continuously operating hotel." Full review