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    • Krumlovgirl
  • By Krumlovgirl on June 1, 2005
    • Boston Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston
    by Krumlovgirl
    The history itself behind the Omni Parker hotel is amazing. Ho Chi Minh worked there while he was attending college at Harvard. Malcolm X also worked there and the Bosom Crème Pie was invented in the kitchen where celebrity chef Emeril got his start. “Back in the day” Charles Dickens was a guest, as was Ralph Waldo Emerson and some of his literary friends. It’s a beautiful hotel anyway and in a wonderful location. I’ve been in three different bedrooms and none of them were the same. Supposedly there are 50 bedroom varieties, if you will. The rooms, while on the European small side, are tastefully decorated and elegant. It’s in a fantastic location-literally steps from Government Crossing and the State House. You can walk to the Common, to downtown crossing, and even to Fanueil Hall with no problem. Sitting in the lobby and looking out the window is a nice way to people-watch, too.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Phone: (617) 227-8600
  • Website: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=20
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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: I Can't Believe They Worked & Stayed Here!    Check Rates
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    • nomorewars
  • Updated By nomorewars on April 18, 2009
    • Boston Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston
    by nomorewars,
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    I’ve never actually stayed here so I can’t honestly give an opinion on the quality of the hotel; however, I have heard it is a fantastic (but expensive) place to stay. My purpose in writing this tip was not to mention the quality of the hotel, but rather to inform all of you of the facility’s former guests & employees.

    Having opened for business in 1855, the Parker House (currently functioning as the Omni Parker House) is the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. It was here that the Boston Cream Pie, the Massachusetts State dessert, & the Parker House roll were invented by a French chef.

    Due to its long history, the Parker House has long been a rendezvous point for politicians, literary dignitaries, as well as other famous people. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, & Ralph Waldo Emerson visited the hotel frequently, while JFK announced his candidacy for Congress in the hotel’s Press Room, proposed to Jackie Kennedy, & even held his bachelor party here.

    Furthermore, Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese revolutionary & former leader of the North Vietnam forces during the Vietnam War, was both a baker & busboy for the hotel. Malcolm Little (Malcolm X) worked here as well as a waiter.

    Moreover, the famed English author, Charles Dickens, stayed here during his visit to the U.S. in 1867. While lodging here, Charles Dickens rendered the first stateside reading of A Christmas Carol before a large crowd of people. Apparently, the passage on Tiny Tim's death caused a tremendous amount of sadness.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: (617) 227-8600
  • Directions: Corner of Tremont & School Streets, near the Tremont Temple.
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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: Ho Chi Minh was a Bell Hop here!    Check Rates
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    • aussiedoug
  • By aussiedoug on April 19, 2004
    • In the Snow! - Boston
    In the Snow!
    by aussiedoug
    When we were looking at possible hotel accommodation in Boston I was browsing through a Frommers guide & when I saw that Ho Chi Minh had supposedly been a bell hop here I thought we might stay here. Then I saw it was in School Street then we as then both school teachers at that time just had to stay there.

    Even though it was apparent that the hotel had seen better days I still really like the beautiful timber throughout both the lobby & also other parts of the hotel.

    Service was very good. Our room was very nicely appointed & we were very pleased with it as more than comfortable place to rest our weary legs after a day's trudging though the deep snow lining the streets & onto the sidewalks

    We enjoyed our stay there and would definitely consider staying there again on a return trip that we would both love to do to this beautiful city

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 617 227 8600
  • Directions: After checking their website their general booking form list prices over $300 (US), but their website has package deal with other promotional offers thrown in for about $179 which seems a pretty good deal so check their website.
  • Website: www.omnihotels.com/hotels/ default.asp?h_id=20
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    • rids
  • By rids on August 25, 2002
    • Boston Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston
    by rids
    Omni Parker House
    $200. Check the website for promotional and weekend rates.

    One of Boston's luxury hotels, opened by innovative hosteler Harvey Parker, the Parker House has been operating on this site since 1856. Parker introduced the European Plan, started the practice of serving meals continuously, and coined the term 'scrod' for the fresh white fish catch of the day. The fabled Parker House Roll and the Boston Cream Pie originated here. Among the illustrious patrons of the Parker House were Charles Dickens, Ulysses S. Grant and John F. Kennedy. The members of the Saturday Club, a group of leading 19th century authors including Emerson, Lowell and Longfellow, gathered here.
    The photo shows a painting, which is in the magnificant lobby, of the original hotel. See my Travelogue for more photos of the hotel.

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  • Directions: 60 School Street, on the Freedom Trail in the Financial District.
  • Other Contact: (617) 227-8600, (800) 843-6664.
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    • hobanma
  • By hobanma on August 24, 2002
    • Boston Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston
    by hobanma
    $200.00

    A beautiful old hotel.

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  • Directions: 60 School Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Phone: (617) 227-8600 Fax: (617) 742-5729
  • Other Contact: http://www.omniparkerhouse.com
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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: One Room is Britney Spears Childhood Bedroom! See!    Check Rates
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  • By exotiqgatita on January 16, 2005
    • I had an interivew there, I did'nt stay, but I can tell you it's very artistic, not stuffy, or fancy like the other hotels in town. The lounga has cool counches and low lighting, very euro-cool. I saw alot of red around..lovely! But the location is like WHAT THE HELL. IT's around the corner of bad boston, so I saw litter, homeless folk and big puddles of grime around that area. Not a hotel where you feel completely glamourous when you walk right out. a suggestion is to take a taxi or car, but the subway is just around the corner. Shopping is not too close either.

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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: Olde Worlde New England Stay    Check Rates
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  • By grannypl6 on June 16, 2007
    • From the moment you drive up to the entrance you know that you are stepping back into a more genteel time and place.
    This hotel is elegant and the staff is exceptional.Can't find a Ghost tour because it is only 30 degrees and they only do it in the summer? Ask Joseph the concierge. Within miinutes you have a date to stroll through Boston's oldest cemeteries.

    The beds re sooooooooooooo comfortalbel. Lots and lots of wonderful pillows. Fabulous amenities.
    Make sure uyou join the prefferred customer program brefore booking your stay. That gets you free WiFi access instead otf the fee that is normally charged. Also you have special beverages, snacks and papers sent to your room.
    Don't forget to have dinner at the World Famous Parker House. JFK proposed to Jackie at table 40.
    Service and food is the best.

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  • Directions: Located right on the freedom Trail. So centrally located, you can walk to Quincy Market and Fanuel Hall.
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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: Perfect Location for Getting to T Stops    Check Rates
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    • mirrajay
  • By mirrajay on May 3, 2005
    • I would definetly recommend this hotel to anyone and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The hotel itself was not spectacular, but it was very efficient and the European rooms were larger that most that I have seen (but still small if you are used to non-european style rooms). The best thing about this hotel was the location - it was within comfortable walking distance to the Blue and Green T lines which made it very convenient.

    Right on the Freedom Trail

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  • Directions: Freedom Trail, near Fanueil Hall
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    Boston Omni Parker House Hotel: A great location and fascinating history    Check Rates
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    • burbankbeatnik
  • By burbankbeatnik on February 23, 2007
    • I stayed here for one night in 2006. My friend and I had just returned from staying in a Parisian youth hostel, so the accomodations were like heaven. The pillows were so fluffy! The service was good as well, and the close location to everything made a trip to dinner very easy. Our room was a bit small, but the comfort of the hotel makes up for it.

    Historical, comfortable, great location, haunted?, It's where they invented parker house rolls and the Boston cream pie.

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  • Directions: Downtown Boston, between the Park Street and Government center T stops. Right next to the Old City Hall and King's Chapel. Smack between the Boston Common and Faneuil Hall. Really close to Downtown Crossing as well.
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  • By kelvinlogan on June 28, 2008
    • Stayed 4 nights during DIA 2008. Small room and too expensive

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