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Marriott Long Wharf Review
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Marriott Long Wharf
- Address: 296 State St., Downtown, Boston, MA, 02109 | Map It
- Phone: 617/227-0800; 800/228-9290
- Fax: 617/227-2867
- www.marriott.com/boslw
- Price range: $$$-$$$$
- Location: Downtown
Fodor's Review:
Families can't resist this waterfront hotel, thanks to its close proximity to New England Aquarium (and its IMAX theater), whale-watch tours, and the shops and restaurants of Quincy Market. Even the Italian-flavored North End isn't far, if you're willing to walk a bit. Cute Christopher Columbus Park is right outside the door, with brick walkways and wisteria-covered archways. And then there's the Marriott's great swimming pool, overlooking the harbor, plus a huge gym and an itty-bitty game room, a Starbucks. convenience is the name of the game here. Jutting out into the bay, this airy, multitiered redbrick hotel resembles a ship. Most of the rooms, pleasantly decorated with cherry furnishings and pillow-top mattresses, open onto a five-story atrium. Some rooms have views of the park or New England Aquarium. Clean-freak alert: Plush feather duvets on the beds are changed every night. There's no excuse to avoid the gym here -- it's open 24 hours a day. Pros: Waterfront location, good weekend rates (check the Web for deals), convenience store close by. Cons: Standard guest rooms are small for families, so you'll need adjoining rooms or a suite; restaurant is pricey -- head to Quincy Market instead of eating on-site, even for breakfast.
- Hotel Details: 399 rooms, 3 suites
- In-room: refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, laundry facilities, laundry service, parking (paid).
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Metro: Aquarium
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