Omni Parker HousevsInterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Both Omni Parker House and InterContinental Boston are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, InterContinental Boston is preferred by most reviewers compared to Omni Parker House. InterContinental Boston ranks #6 in Boston with approval from 16 publications like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With over-the-top amenities and helpful service, InterContinental earns repeat business from its predominantly corporate clientele." Full review
Concierge
"If you're up for a stiff caipirinha or an even stiffer rum, RumBa... is handsome and perpetually humming with hotel visitors and well-to-do Bostonians."
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Be sure to request a room in the north tower, so as to overlook the harbor.
Fodor's
"Call it the anti-boutique hotel: The 424-room InterContinental, facing both the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, consists of two opulent, 22-story towers wrapped in blue glass." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Palatial, contemporary, and elegant, the InterContinental offers huge, immaculate rooms and an array of decadent amenities... in a scenic harborside location." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A bold hotel clad in reflective blue glass and polished granite, the InterContinental is located on the still-developing South Boston waterfront."
Rough Guide
"Seen as a harbinger of the Waterfront’s rejuvenation, the Inter Continental offers deluxe amenities."
Star Service
"It is a shining example of commercial efficiency and executive style that puts it at the top of the second tier." Full review
Gayot
"This ultra-modern hotel with gleaming glass towers emphasizes excellent service in a sleek setting."
Zagat
4.2
""Lovely" rooms are the "highlight" of this "fabulous upscale hotel", a "beautiful" and "modern" waterfront property offering "picturesque" views and a location that's "close to everything"."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"InterContinental Boston sits on Boston’s waterfront, just steps from Faneuil Hall and the up-and-coming Seaport District." Full review