Park plaza hotel boston
The Facts
• This grand Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
• E.M.Statler founded the Hotel in 1927.
• It is located near the Boston Public Garden and the Boston Common.
• It has more than nine hundred guest rooms spread over 15 floors.
• There are more than twenty suites, two vast ballrooms and more than thirty meeting rooms.
The Location
Address: 64 Arlington Street - Boston, MA 02116
Contact Phone: 617- 426-2000
Reaching Your Destination
• Via The Skies: Land at Logan Airport. From there, it is just three miles to the Hotel.
• Via The Road: From the Airport, you can (a) avail of the Airport Cab Service; (b) contact a limo service.
Best Route: Contact the Hotels concierge 48 hours before you arrive to stay at the Hotel. All arrangements for transportation will be hassle-free. This will also be beneficial for future car rental services for touring the city.
For moving around Boston use the Public Transport system for more information on traveling via commuter subway, bus, train or boat:
Note: (1) Confirm with the Hotel about its Cancellation Policy.
(2) There is no swimming pool in the Hotel, but it has a Health Club.
(3) Pets are permitted. Confirm charges.
(4) Common areas of the Hotel can be accessed by wheelchair.
(5) Non-smoking rooms are also available.
The Rooms You can make reservations for rooms with double beds, queen-sized beds, king-sized beds, or European size rooms.
All rooms have the following amenities and facilities:
• Service: Full-time concierge team, available 24x7.
• Service: Worried about being late for a meeting Inform the staff and you ll get a wake-up call to ensure you get up in time!
• Bonus: Children below the age of 18 years can stay free.
• Entertainment: There is Cable TV and In-room pay movies.
• Communication: Voice Mail, Data Ports and Internet access.
• For personal use: Hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
• No • Barred windows! You can open the windows anytime.
Types of Rooms
If you choose to stay in a Towers Level Concierge Guestroom, you will not only get the above-mentioned amenities but will also be permitted to make complimentary calls (local and long-distance). In addition, on arrival you will receive a welcome gift and newspapers and magazines are available on a complimentary basis. You are given 24x7 access to the private Concierge Lounge. Here, you can work undisturbed at a work station featuring a large screen plasma TV, enjoy a continental breakfast, or get your thirst quenched with the beverage service.
With a larger budget, you can stay in the Garden Suite on the 4th floor of the Hotel. It features 3 bedrooms with marble bathrooms and its own terrace. Catch your favorite program on the 42 flat screen TV in the bedroom. Even better, get a realistic underwater experience while watching Finding Nemo on the huge 60 flat screen TV in the living room.
A grander budget will get you reservations in the Presidential Suite on the Towers Level of the Hotel. This features 3 luxurious bedrooms with 5 marble bathrooms. In addition, it has its own private office with all the latest work-related facilities. Fit for a President!
Hard @ Work
If you are planning a conference or a corporate meeting, you can make reservations for one the 26 private meeting rooms on the Hotels Conference Center floor. Each and every one of these rooms has data ports. You can also request for Fax and FedEx services. For a meeting of 10 persons, you can use the Board Room or the Brandeis Room. For a larger group of 20, you can avail of the services at the Alcott Room. Want to conduct a lecture in the style of a classroom No problem- there are rooms for groups ranging from a dozen to over forty. There are also Mezzanine rooms for accommodating up to 2,000 guests. These include the Imperial Ballroom, the Georgian Room, and many more, some of which can be combined together for large gatherings.
Additional Facility
A grand trade show or exhibition can be held at The Castle . This expansive venue is located opposite the Park Plaza Hotel. It has an auditorium for up to 2,000 people and can easily accommodate numerous booths in its huge hall with its ceiling soaring to over thirty feet.
Dining @ The Hotel
There are lots of options to drive away those huger pangs!
1. Bonfire Steakhouse
Mon-Sat: 5p.m. onwards / closed on Sunday
For reservations: 617-262-FIRE
This restaurant also has a Private Dining Room- The Wine Room for a formal meeting or casual get-together, for up to 22-seated people. Menu is predominantly South American cuisine. Includes a 3-course luncheon menu at $35 per person and lunch buffet at $48 per person. Dinner events: $75 per person (3-course selection) or $90 per person (4-course selection).
Menu Sample: A Spring Dinner menu at this restaurant will include Appetizers such as Bonfire Nachos, a variety of Steaks, Entrees like Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken Breast, salads, sauces and more. Chef Todd English and Executive Chef Jenny Cates expertly dish all these up for their hungry guests.
2. Swans Cafe
Ideal for some light dining during the afternoon, it has a formal afternoon Tea everyday between 3:00p.m. 5:00p.m. Tea Sommelier Cynthia Gold will give you first-hand knowledge on tea-tasting a variety of brews. Since this is a very popular place for hordes of people, it is advised that you make a reservation well in advance!
For more details: 617-654-1906.
Its additional hours are 6:30a.m. -11:00a.m. (Breakfast) and Desserts and Pastries from 11:30a.m.to Midnight.
3. Whiskey Park
Indulge in some fancy cocktails and converse with like-minded individuals at this cozy bar. It is open from 4:00p.m.to 2:00a.m.
Note: No entry for those below 21 years; you must have proper ID.
For Information Contact : 617-542-1483.
4. McCormick & Schmicks
Executive Chef Joseph Bartel will tickle your taste buds with a variety of seafood and pasta. Included in the menu are Rainbow Trout from Idaho, Grey Sole from Massachusetts, and lots more fine food. It is open for Lunch from 11:00a.m.to 4:00p.m. And for Dinner from 4:00p.m.to11:30 p.m.(Sun-Thu)/ 4:00p.m.to Midnight. Find out about Happy Hours thats when you will get discounts!
For Information Contact @: 617-482-3999.
5. Finale
Here you can indulge in sinfully delicious chocolate cakes, desserts and appetizers. This is a must-eat-here on your list of eateries. It has been highly rated by Food Network. You can also take a carryout lunch. It is open for lunch
11:30 a.m. onwards (Mon-Fri) / 6:00p.m. -Midnight (Sat.) / 4:00p.m. -11:00p.m. (Sun).
For Information: 617-423-3184.
6. M.J.O Connors
Spend a few lazy hours at this Irish bar. Drive away your hunger pangs with some fish and chips and quench your thirst with a mug of beer. It is open from 11:00 a.m. 11:00p.m. (Mon.-Sun.).
For Information: 617-482-2255.
7. Smith & Wollensky
Comfortable dining for 400 people, this restaurant has on its menu Split Pea Soup, lobsters and tuna, desserts and wine. It is open from 11:30a.m. 11:30p.m. (Sun.-Thu.) / 11:30 a.m. 12:30a.m. (Fri.-sat.).
Specials Packages
Before making any reservations, ask for information on the Hotels package deals.
For example, there is a Go Boston package which will get you two Go Boston cards for a 2 days and free guide book, in addition to a one-night stay at the Hotel. The card will get you admission to more than 60 places in the city, such as the New England Aquarium, the Boston Childrens Museum, and lots more events. You can even go on an excursion to Wrentham Village outside Boston and visit the fantastic shops there.
Starting at $285 + Tax.
For Booking this Package: 617-457-2290.
For Blushing Brides and Handsome Grooms there is a Bridal Package till December 31, 2006. you can book rooms at the Hotel and make separate bookings for MSM Limo services and an Odyssey Cruise package.
Starting at $239 + Tax.
For Booking this Package: 1-800-225-2008 [mention Rate Code CBP].
To sum up, the Park Plaza Hotel is a great place to stay whether you are visiting Boston for a short business trip or making a family excursion to the city. BUT remember to check out the rates AND taxes before you make any reservations! Have A Nice Stay!
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