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Question:

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Marriott Long Wharf, Seaport Hotel, and Boston Harbor Hotel are within a > few miles. I’m rather nervous about recommending any Hiltons as many of > the ones I’ve stayed in seem to be of less quality than some Budget Inns > but charge prices of 4 or 5 star places.  I know the Marriott is great, > but also with a price to match. > All three you mention are across the harbor (can be a serious transportation > hassle) and are also three of the most expensive in town. > I’ve stayed in Hilton, Hyatt and Embassy on site several times each. Nicest > and closest is the Hilton.  Embassy is brand new (about a year old). Hyatt > is overpriced for what you get.  I’d say it’s a toss up between the Hilton > and Embassy.  I usually shoot for the Hilton first but have no second > thoughts about the Embassy.  If they’re both full, I’d go into town, > actually before I’d stay at the Hyatt.

Thanks for the feedback.  I’m going to do the Embassy Suites for my layover at BOS as I managed to snag a good deal.  The pricing at the Hyatt is ridicilous compared to the Hilton and Embassy, presuming the properties are similar in what they offer (unless the Hyatt offers a great deal more, but from looking at the Hyatt & Hilton websites, I don’t see any significant difference). The ES looks good from their website, has a 6pm cx policy vs a 4pm on the Hilton, the property has the ammenties I’m seeking, and a nice dip in the jacuzzu will be good after a long day of international travel.   Just too bad I’m departing early in the AM the next day and can’t take advantage of the breakfast included at the ES.   The later cx policy is good in case I need to back out at the last minute because of flight irregularities (not expecting any, but you just never know). I did look at the Marriott — looks good, but I don’t want to deal with any transportation hassle.  I just want to go from plane, clear US Immigrations/Customs and get to the hotel without any hassle. Steve

Response:

>Last but not least, since on the subject, how about LGW lodging?  I’ve >stayed at the LGW Marriott Renessance several times over the past few >months — I have had a couple of good stays, but have had a few bad ones. >While it’s decently priced at 60 quid, it’s been unpredictable and of five >visits, the jacuzzi has never been working/open (either chemicals out of >whack or maint problems).  Other problems include heat not working and >broken lifts (elevators) on a semi-regular basis.  I’d like to find >something with more consistency at LGW when it comes to service and >functional facilities.  When traveling to London (and using LGW), I often >stay at an LGW airport hotel the night prior to returning to the states to >avoid the trip from central London in the morning.

I’ve been happy enough with the Copthorne. There’s a on-property lesiure centre that is nice and the private bar is good also. Best thing for me is that the rooms are quiet. Can be a bit confusing to find your room though. The halls are long and not necesarily logical. Don’t think you’ll get a room there for