New England - Hotels near Fenway

Hi there,

Would any of you be able to suggest a hotel, or area/zone, that would put us close enough to Fenway yet in an area that has stuff to do while not at the game? Looking for mid-May in case that has any bearing

Thanks and if you require anything else, please let me know

Edited to add...we're splitting it 3 ways, so I guess anything up to $300/night

Hello, most places downtown should be easy to get around if you use the subway. However, Copley Square and hotels near the Prudential Center are within walking distance to Fenway and near several city attractions.

What is your budget like?

Fenway is very close to Back Bay. There are any number of hotels that are within easy walking distance of the park. If you add the T into the mix, you could stay almost anywhere in the city. Fenway is very easy to go to.

Hotel Commonwealth is probably the nicest option right *at* Fenway.

Sorry about that, we're splitting it 3 ways, so I guess anything up to $300/night (I updated the original post too, thanks for the reminder)

We pretty much just need a safe place to store our bags and sleep, so not really looking to spend right up to the max of our budget

Sorry about that, we're splitting it 3 ways, so I guess anything up to $300/night (I updated the original post too, thanks for the reminder)

We pretty much just need a safe place to store our bags and sleep, so not really looking to spend right up to the max of our budget

Should be plenty of options available to you. Off the beaten path a little is a nice Courtyard Marriott in Coolidge Corner. It's right on the T or an easy walk up Beacon Street to Fenway. And it's normally cheaper than staying in Back Bay. Safe, too.

Thanks, cool little place

My favorite place that is both walkable to Fenway and to places you'd want to go when not at the game is the Eliot Hotel.

Thanks for all your help guys. Won't be booking anything for a while, but it's great how helpful everyone is.

There's a Howard Johnson literally the behind the ballpark on Boylston St. Pretty cheap for the area and a nice hotel too. Even has a decent Chinese restaurant in it that we order out from for lunch sometimes lol. Have a good time in town.

Hello, most places downtown should be easy to get around if you use the subway. However, Copley Square and hotels near the Prudential Center are within walking distance to Fenway and near several city attractions.

+1 I'm a fan of the Hilton at the Airport something about the view of everything although it can be expensive if its after the t stops to get back to the hotel

+1 I'm a fan of the Hilton at the Airport something about the view of everything although it can be expensive if its after the t stops to get back to the hotel
I would never, ever recommend the airport Hilton (or any other airport hotel) unless someone wanted to be at the airport. Boston's a small enough city that it's not all that inconvenient, but who wants to stay at the airport?

I'm a fan of the Hilton at the Airport.. You couldn't possibly come up with a Boston hotel that is LESS "near Fenway."

Do NOT stay at the airport-makes getting to Fenway a pain.

That said anyplace you choose in the Fenway or Back Bay (e.g. Sheraton, the MO, Hilton Back Bay, the Eliot) area will be with in easy walking distance (at most 15 minutes) to Fenway Park, and you'll see 1,000s of others walking to Fenway and back after the game. Additionally there is a nice Holiday Inn in Brookline on Beacon Street (15 minute walk) where a lot of Fenway Park visitors stay, and about two blocks further west on Beacon Street is a Courtyard Marriott (20 minute walk). Of course a hotel in the Back Bay area offers the most to do before and after the game. Check out a map and you'll see the proximity of the Fenway area and the Back bay area to Fenway Park.

Much, much to do in the Boston area in the day time. All usually within walking distance or a short trolley or subway ride away.

Of course if you're a Yankees fan, please ignore my advise (stay home).

Thanks for the tips Steve-o

And no worries about being a Yankees fan...I'm more of a general baseball fan.

Ok, so we Pricelines a hotel and got Hampton Inn And Suites At Boston Crosstown Center (811 Massachusetts Ave). Not ideal, but oh well.

I've read some reviews and they don't look too promising, but it's cheap. And since we're only in Boston for less than 24 hours, we weren't picky

Looks like it's about a 40 minute walk to Fenway. Does anyone know if that's accurate? If so, is it worth it? Are there bars/restaurants/shopping along the way to make the walk more enjoyable?

Also, since I'm not too familiar with the hot spots in Boston, how long would a walk be to downtown or any other area worth visiting? How long/how much would a cab be to those same places?

We should get to Boston at about noon on Tuesday and other that the baseball game (which, by the looks of it might get rained out) we have no plans. Does anyone have suggestions on where to go for a few meals and maybe a nice bar/pub for after the game?

Thanks…I can't wait to visit your city

Ok, so we Pricelines a hotel and got Hampton Inn And Suites At Boston Crosstown Center (811 Massachusetts Ave). Not ideal, but oh well.

I've read some reviews and they don't look too promising, but it's cheap. And since we're only in Boston for less than 24 hours, we weren't picky

Looks like it's about a 40 minute walk to Fenway. Does anyone know if that's accurate? If so, is it worth it? Are there bars/restaurants/shopping along the way to make the walk more enjoyable?

Also, since I'm not too familiar with the hot spots in Boston, how long would a walk be to downtown or any other area worth visiting? How long/how much would a cab be to those same places?

We should get to Boston at about noon on Tuesday and other that the baseball game (which, by the looks of it might get rained out) we have no plans. Does anyone have suggestions on where to go for a few meals and maybe a nice bar/pub for after the game?

Thanks…I can't wait to visit your city

Yeah that hotel isn't in the best location in the city, unfortunately. On the other hand you are a very short walk to the part of the South End that is quite nice. Tons of good restaurants and bars throughout... in particular, check out Stella for Italian, Hammersley's for French, Union for gastropub, and B&G Oyster for some of the best seafood in the city.

The walk will be about 40 minutes. Instead of taking Mass Ave, which is kind of ugly, I'd recommend walking through the south end on something like W. Newton street and then cutting through the Prudential and taking Boylston, Newbury, or Marlborough to Fenway. It won't add a ton of time to your walk and it is much more pleasant and scenic.

Boston Beer Works will be packed, but it's a great place to grab a beer and a burger/salad/etc. before the game.

Enjoy!

Thanks Magic, I appreciate your advice

Others have broached it, but are you opposed to the T? I don't think so based on your cab question but that is a sufficient option for most cases. Most Green Line trains except the E (IIRC) go to Kenmore. Just follow the others wearing Sox gear. Easy and very cheap. From your area, though, you may have to start on a Red or Orange Line train to Government Center. I can't recall the exact one.

Of course, if you're out for the scenery, I second the Boylston and/or Newbury course. If the T is totally not an option, eating in the North End is probably too out of the way for you. Otherwise, Umberto's is fantastic but I don't recall them ever being open past 2. Regina's is decent but there is often a line. With 3 people, you may be able to snag bar seats without waiting. Santarpio's is my favorite pizzeria in the U.S. but, for you, you'd probably have to go there straight from the airport as it is fairly close to Logan. If you're not in the pizza mood, try the combo platter.

Thanks Oreto. Completely forgot about the subway option. Will definitely look into that when we get there.

One more thing…The weather doesn't look to promising for Tuesday, so if the game is rained out has anyone here successfully gotten a refund instead of a rain check?

Reason I ask is that as per the Red Sox policy (and most other teams too) if the game is rained out and reschedule, no refunds are given. But I'm just wondering that since we're from out-of-town if they can/will make an exception?

(I'm in NYC Sun/Monday for games as well and the weather situation is the same so please excuse a similar post I will be making in the NYC forum)

One more thing…The weather doesn't look to promising for Tuesday, so if the game is rained out has anyone here successfully gotten a refund instead of a rain check?

Reason I ask is that as per the Red Sox policy (and most other teams too) if the game is rained out and reschedule, no refunds are given. But I'm just wondering that since we're from out-of-town if they can/will make an exception?

(I'm in NYC Sun/Monday for games as well and the weather situation is the same so please excuse a similar post I will be making in the NYC forum)

I doubt that they'll make an exception. We were also out-of-towners the one time that we experienced that scenario but, then again, we didn't try to get a refund from the ticket office. We did, however, sell our tickets to a guy outside Fenway. He gave us $10 below face and we didn't "shop" around so we might have secured a better deal with patience. Those types are all over so you'll be able to find them, no problem.

Depending on your ticket location, you may be able to sell on Stubhub or Craigslist. I can't comment on being a seller on stubhub just a buyer. The Sox' next home game against the Orioles (if one or both are rescheduled) would be July 7 and that, to me, would seem like the most likely reschedule. This would give you plenty of time to locate a buyer. Obviously field box and monster seats have a higher demand so those seats sell for a premium whereas the bleacher seats not so much and the guy outside the stadium may be a good alternative for those as shipping may destroy your ability to recoup most of your outlay. Of course, there might be a local FTer that might be willing to take the seats off your hands at a mutually agreeable price while you're in town.

Just read through this thread, and thought I'd chime in:

Hotel - where you're staying isn't the worst area, but it's not exactly the best, either. I second the commenter who advised against walking all the way up Mass. Ave. It's not dangerous, really, but the area around Boston Medical Center is not the nicest area. You should be fine, though, as Boston is generally a very safe city.

Dining - If you're looking for something somewhat casual before the game, I recommend Crazy Dough's on Boylston. They have very good pizza and inexpensive beer (if that's your thing). If you like a good cocktail scene, try Eastern Standard in Kenmore (part of the Hotel Commonwealth). It's a great 1920s-style cocktail bar. After the game, I can recommend the Franklin Cafe on Shawmut Ave. in the South End. I believe they serve dinner until 1:30am, though that may be different now.

Tickets - Boston has a vibrant secondary market for Red Sox tickets, though I think "street" prices are down since the recession. StubHub or something like that may help, but as another commenter posted, you may lose it with shipping the tickets. It depends on where in the park your tickets are.

Enjoy your visit!

One more thing…The weather doesn't look to promising for Tuesday, so if the game is rained out has anyone here successfully gotten a refund instead of a rain check?

Reason I ask is that as per the Red Sox policy (and most other teams too) if the game is rained out and reschedule, no refunds are given. But I'm just wondering that since we're from out-of-town if they can/will make an exception?

The rainout policy is no refunds - you use the original tickets as the tickets to the make up game if one is scheduled. http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ticketing/rainout.jsp That said, there are outlets available to resell the tickets like Stubhub or Ace tickets and I would guess if you mentioned it here on FT (or in the Red Sox - Yankees thread in OMNI) , you might find a taker or two. And beware, when it rains, the Red Sox often try to finish the game that night so you could find yourself in the park for an extended period of time. A recent game ended at 2:45 AM.


And you have received some good advice here. Rather than walking directly from your hotel to Fenway, make your way up through the South End for oysters and beer, head on to Newbury Street, the Back Bay, and Copley Square and into Kenmore Square stopping along the way at whatever place grabs your eye for some apps and another beer or grab a late/lunch early dinner rather than eating after the game, because the game will likely get over at 10 pm. For me though, buying a sausage loaded with peppers and onions just outside the gates and bringing it into the park to be washed down with a Sam's Summer Ale or two does the trick.

Ok, so we Pricelines a hotel and got Hampton Inn And Suites At Boston Crosstown Center (811 Massachusetts Ave). Not ideal, but oh well.

I've read some reviews and they don't look too promising, but it's cheap. And since we're only in Boston for less than 24 hours, we weren't picky


Not the greatest neighborhood, and that's not in the Fenway neighborhood (aka Kenmore Square). But it is walkable if you have the time and there are zillions of sports bars in the immediate vicinity of Fenway.

Other areas that ARE good for walking include the North End (italian neighborhood), Newbury Street (people watching and shopping), and Boston Common.

Ok, so we Pricelines a hotel and got Hampton Inn And Suites At Boston Crosstown Center (811 Massachusetts Ave). Not ideal, but oh well.

I've read some reviews and they don't look too promising, but it's cheap. And since we're only in Boston for less than 24 hours, we weren't picky

Looks like it's about a 40 minute walk to Fenway. Does anyone know if that's accurate? If so, is it worth it? Are there bars/restaurants/shopping along the way to make the walk more enjoyable?

Also, since I'm not too familiar with the hot spots in Boston, how long would a walk be to downtown or any other area worth visiting? How long/how much would a cab be to those same places?

We should get to Boston at about noon on Tuesday and other that the baseball game (which, by the looks of it might get rained out) we have no plans. Does anyone have suggestions on where to go for a few meals and maybe a nice bar/pub for after the game?

Thanks…I can't wait to visit your city

You're in the rather less salubrious end of the South End. Never walked to Fenway park from there..but 40 mins sounds ambitious (but google map puts it at c. 2 miles, which is right). On the way, you can stop off at any number of watering holes/restaurants in the South End -- just off Mass Ave, or the Fenway area itself.

tb

The Hampton Inn on Mass Ave is a 40 minute walk from Fenway if you're in good shape and don't mind walking in a mostly dull streetscape (until you get to about Huntington). In the future, try to stay in the Fenway area. Boston is safe and you won't have any serious problems but a visit here is more enjoyable if your walks are shorter and through more beautiful areas, such as Back Bay.