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You get an excellent Back Bay location. Hotel 140 is directly across from I.M. Pei's soaring glass-sided John Hancock Tower, and only one short block from magnificent Copley Square. The hotel is also near the Back Bay Amtrak/Subway station, the South End, and the Theatre District.
Sporting the architectural design of a 1950s Boston motel (which is what it used to be), the popular Midtown Hotel offers fairly basic decor - plus a small outdoor pool and a great Back Bay location just down the street from the much swankier Colonnade Hotel .
Don't worry . . . what you'll give up in return for cost savings at these hotels are amenities. Boston's centrally-located inexpensive hotels tend to be small - no conference facilities, huge banquet halls, or fancy meeting rooms.
The following 3 hotels are not for everyone. But if they meet your needs and the rates compare well with other options, you may find a big bargain. Read the reviews carefully to make sure they're a good fit for you.
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The catch: This small but very popular boutique hotel is often fully booked due to its excellent location (and cheap rates), especially during the week. And if you need or want services from a front desk or onsite concierge, this will not be the hotel for you.
Visitors love or hate the Milner Hotel. Built in 1877 and one of the country's oldest continuously operating hotels, the Milner has a terrific location at the edge of the Theatre District, close to many wonderful restaurants.
The catch: Most rooms are small and fairly basic . Service gets mixed reviews. If you like luxury touches or updated decor or concierge service, you should stay elsewhere. However, if you like the convenient location and don't care about aesthetics or amenities, you'll love the Milner's bargain rates.
The catch: When the Bruins and Celtics play at the Garden, rates go up and the hotel books up fast. So look for attractive rates at other times. And even when the Garden is hosting home games, you may still find better rates here than at the nearby competition, as this small hotel does not have an onsite restaurant or garage (which is why it's a Limited. )
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Across the street from MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) and Beacon Hill, and just a short walk from TD Garden where the Bruins and Celtics play, the Wyndham offers an excellent location for reasonable rates.
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Weekday rates at this popular near-luxe business hotel tend to be high, but look for bargains on the weekend when savvy leisure travelers get to enjoy all the amenities, including larger than average (for Boston) rooms and gorgeous public spaces.
At certain times of the year, such as Labor Day weekend when everyone heads to the beach for the last days of summer, almost every hotel on the city is on sale. If your timing is right, princess cruises trident grill you can sometimes find amazing rates at some of Boston's best hotels, such as the Park Plaza Hotel Boston, the Lenox Hotel , and the Omni Parker Hotel.
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Many of the hotels here, including a couple of the most inexpensive princess cruises trident grill Boston hotels, offer specials and packages. Some of these will save you money (occasionally big money), while others save you time by bundling popular amenities in with your room rate.
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However, Best Western Hotel Tria in West Cambridge is an 8-10 minute walk from the Alewife station on the subway's Red Line, and is worth considering . . . IF you can find low rates. From Alewife, you're about 10 minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and about 18 - 20 minutes from downtown Boston locations. You'll usually find much better rates in winter than in summer. Daily rates for parking (as of July, 2010) are $12 versus the $42 at many downtown Boston hotels.
Sometimes, you may be planning a couple of Boston activities plus other excursions outside of the city. At other times, hotels in Boston and Cambridge princess cruises trident grill fill up due to conventions or graduations. This is when looking for inexpensive hotels in Boston's suburbs may make sense.
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Co-located at the same site, both of these Westin/Starwood hotels feature cool design and great amenities. Element targets the extended stay market. About 10 minutes to Red Line/Alewife station, assuming normal (non-rush hour) traffic:
If you find a great rate of, say, $180 per night at a Boston hotel but have to pay another $50 for parking . . . well, you can do the depressing princess cruises trident grill math. Leaving your car at home is a no-brainer way to save almost 25% on your total hotel bill.
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But what if you're planning to drive to Boston, and taking a plane, train, or bus simply doesn't work for you? If you're planning to be here for 7 days or less, park at one of the T stations that allow overnight parking (find a list at the MBTA's website by clicking on parking ).
Park your car in the lot (in at least some lots, you'll need to arrive either before about 7:30am or after about 6pm to find a space), grab your suitcase, and take the T to your hotel. Or, if you're traveling princess cruises trident grill with your family or friends, drive first to your hotel and drop off them and all of the luggage. Then drive to the T station, park, and take the T luggage-free.
You'll have to pay for the overnight parking ($8 at most stations) and of course your T ticket ($2.50 each way) - but you'll still save a bundle. Plus, parking at the station and taking princess cruises trident grill the T to your hotel will probably be faster and easier than driving in the city.
Guest Houses - These are more like small furnished apartments than hotels. Rates are somewhat lower than most hotels - you won't save a lot of money, but everything helps! They're also good options if you're staying for several weeks or months. Try Copley House for nice studios and 1-bedroom apartments in a lovely location on the Back Bay - South End border.
Hostels - Hostelling International provides hostel accommodations in Fenway, as well as travel-related services such as tours. Both private and shared rooms are offered, although the biggest bargains are the shared rooms. Just keep in mind that since rates are on a per-person basis, if you're traveling with 1 or 2 other people, you may find better values at some