budfred Posted June 27, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2005 My wife and I will be taking the Jewel of the Seas out of Boston. Could someone help with a good hotel close to the cruise port. We will be coming in 2 days early to see some of the sights, want to see the Freedom trail. If anyone has used hotwire what are the zones that I want to stay in. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted June 27, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Here is a good thread with some info. Marriott Long Wharf is a nice hotel near the port and near the sights. The Bostonian is another nice hotel. The hotels can be pricey in the city though. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=187035 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDeagazio Posted June 27, 2005 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The Seaport hotel is very nice and within walking distance to the pier, however you'll be across the harbor from downtown Boston. If you prefer to stay closer to town and have a short cab ride to the pier, the Marriott Long Warf is a good choice, as are the Millenium, Holiday Inn Government Center and the Wyndham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacationNut Posted June 27, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I live near Boston and the Marriott Longwharf is definitely a good place to wander around from - very safe area, very central... right on Boston harbor... you can watch the activity on the harbor, wander into Qunicy Market for little shops and great food stalls ... you can even walk to the North End for amazing Italian cuisine. You will have to take a taxi to the pier (but really there is very little at the pier area and I wouldn't stay there if I wanted to do something the night before the cruise). It is only about 10 minutes away and taxis are plentiful, so if you can afford the Longwharf that is where I would stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szdiver Posted June 27, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 27, 2005 We just booked the Marriott Long Warf for $200 a night for October 21, 2005, just before our cruise on the Jewel. They have a special, but it does not include breakfast - for a savings of $250.00 a night, I will buy my own breakfast. Ha Ha Good luck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwir Posted June 27, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Boston is a small walkable town. You can stay in the financial district and be a five minute cab ride to the peir. From the financil district you can walk to most historic and tourist sites. Go to Priceline and bid $70 on a four star hotel in the financial district. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budfred Posted June 28, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted June 28, 2005 thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodacruiser Posted June 28, 2005 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2005 http://www.jurysdoyle.com/ Boston's Jury Hotel is an Irish chain that opened just in time for the 04 Dem Convention. Its located in the old Boston PD buiding, they did a great job making it to a hotel. Ask for a corner room as they are the bigger than the others. The most comfortable hotel bed that I have ever slept in. Check out trip advisor for more comments. I will never stay at another hotel in bostin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakka Posted June 29, 2005 #9 Share Posted June 29, 2005 The Seaport Hotel is my choice. It's within walking distance to the downtown area. The water taxis is just across the street. It is the closes hotel to Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. Just my opinion. Happy Sailings!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewsn Posted June 30, 2005 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Below is a good link to an MSNBC article on visiting Boston. The article mentions some hotels, restaurants, and places to sight see. Hope the link works. Enjoy! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8135306/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVDCruiser Posted July 1, 2005 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2005 You'll really enjoy the Freedom Trail! I would also highly recommend the Duck Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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