Omni Parker HousevsThe Westin Boston Seaport District
Both Omni Parker House and The Westin Boston Waterfront are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Omni Parker House ranks marginally better than The Westin Boston Waterfront. Omni Parker House comes in at #33 in Boston with accolades from 10 publications such as Star Service, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
The Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The only hotel attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Westin offers the chain's abundant amenities, including Heavenly Beds, in its signature contemporary style." Full review
Fodor's
"The South Boston property is connected to the enormous Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, a magnet for men and women wearing suits and badges." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 793-room, sleek, modern, 16-story hotel is a fantastic option for travelers with business at the attached convention center." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Connected to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this property contains vast amounts of meeting space."
Star Service
"Guests here enjoy direct access to the World Trade Center and Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (accessible by a covered glass walkway). " Full review
Gayot
"Convention-goers will love this hotel, as it is connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and has 70,000 square feet of meeting space."
Zagat
3.8
"This "lovely hotel" has "big and spacious" rooms, some with "fabulous views of the harbor", and is attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center."
Afar Magazine
"Pure relaxation in a waterfront location. Less than three miles from Logan airport and minutes from many of Boston's inviting attractions.By
Westin AFAR." Full review