Boston motels
As a weary traveler driving along the highway, you'd like to stop and take rest at a reasonably priced accommodation. Staying at a fancy hotel may not appeal to you, as it would be beyond your budget. What option do you have A Motel!
What is A Motel?
The word motel is merely a combination of two words motor and hotel .
When more and more highways started criss-crossing the landscape of USA, the need arose to accommodate people cruising along for long distances. Such travelers would be easily able to merely drive into the courtyard, park their vehicle, and book a room. Thus, the merging of a motor court with hotel-like amenities, but minus the expensive rates, resulted in the emergence of the motel.
Main Features of a Motel
• It's exterior will resemble the alphabets L or U or I.
• There will be a space for parking vehicles directly in front of the rooms. Some motels today may have a nominal parking fee, but by and large it is free.
• A huge board at the entrance will display (maybe in neon lights) the name of the motel and room availability.
• A motel is generally single-storied, but could extend up to a second floor.
• You register at a front desk , which will generally be just that a small desk with a hand bell, which you use to summon the owner or manager. No fancy lobby beneath a huge chandelier!
• The owner or manager will usually be in a small office located immediately behind the desk.
• Once you pay in advance the room rates as per the number of days / nights you wish to stay, hell give you your room keys and give you directions to your room • no bell boys here!
• The rooms themselves comprise of a long row of cabin-type accommodation. Each one would comprise of space just enough for a bed and maybe a side table with drawers.
• The amenities in a motel room earlier used to include just the bare minimum- a bed and bath. No thick carpets, no plush furnishings, no television set.
• Today's motel will provide guests similar amenities as in a hotel, such as cable television, a refrigerator and an iron. In today's frenzied world of instant communication, access to the World Wide Web is also provided to all guests.
• Some motels also have a small pool, around which the rooms are arranged.
• A motel may or may not have dining facilities. It could sometimes be purely a place to stay at, perhaps minimum breakfast items to eat, or not even that. So if you wish to drive away those hunger pangs, you may have to go to a diner further away!
• Once you've completed your stay, simply hand back the room keys to the manager, and drive away! Of course, it is advisable to confirm check in and check out times, as rates will accordingly be charged.
Let's have a look at 2 Motels in Boston. Of course, this article merely aims to give the reader an idea of what you get for your greenbacks and not an endorsement for any particular Motel!
Best Western Terrace Inn: 1650 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135.
Rates per night: $147.99 (check for seasonal rates) / Free parking.
Check in time: 3:00p.m. / Check out time: 11:00a.m.
This 2-storeyed motel with more than 70 rooms has a great location: if you would like to cheer the winners of the Boston Marathon as they hit the tape, book a room here it is approximately 3 miles from the finish line! From the Logan International Airport, it is just 7 miles to its doorstep. If you are a fan of the Boston Red Sox, head for Fenway Park, (3 miles). You can take the kids to the Childrens Museum (5 miles), or enjoy a day out at the Boston Public Gardens (3 miles). You can also visit the popular Feneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace (5 miles).
Rooms: You can have a comfortable stay in a room with king-sized or queen-sized beds. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. There are also rooms for the physically challenged, with facilities for them.
Amenities: All rooms have a coffee maker and refrigerator, modem lines, television with cable. Hairdryers are also available.
Dining: Continental Breakfast / Restaurant / Bar-Lounge
Howard Johnson Inn, Fenway Park: 1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
Rates: Onsite daily parking charge / for room rates check with the motel.
Location: From Logan International Airport, it is easily accessible (5 miles). It is adjacent to Fenway Park and is centrally located in the citys Back Bay area. Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, as well as Freedom Trail can also be easily reached.
Rooms: There are more than 90 rooms. You can make reservations for a smoking or non-smoking room., with king-sized beds. You can also book a room with 2 double beds.
Amenities: All rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and television with cable.
Additional Facilities: Guests can avail of valet services, laundry service, and free shuttle service to the Longwood Medical Area.
Bonus Facility: Cool off in the outdoor pool (seasonal) and relax on the patio.
Dining: Enjoy a hearty American breakfast at the Hong Kong Caf within the premises. There is also a bar/lounge.
Note: Pets are permitted.
Note to the Reader: This article is not giving any guarantee vis- -vis quality of accommodation, so check out the rooms before checking in! Due to the likelihood of changes, the reader is advised to confirm the rates, facilities, rules for pets / smoking / alcohol, and special packages before making reservations. Also, confirm additional taxes.
Where To Look For A Motel
• On the Internet, of course!
• You can also check out the Yellow Pages of local directories.
Summary
So why would you want to stay in a Motel Whether you are traveling on business or wandering around as a tourist, here are some good reasons:
• It is economical, and neatly fits into your budget.
• Nobody bothers you not even the manager!
• You can come and go without other guests even knowing you were there!
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