I need to stay one night on my own in Boston. I have a certificate for one free night from Marriott for category 1-5. I see two category 5 hotels in Boston - one is Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf and another is Courtyard Boston Downtown/Tremont. Which one is better? I am not familiar with Boston area, but it seems that Residence Inn is outside of downtown.
Thank you.
Stayed in both multiple times. Depends where you want to be and what you want to do, to be honest. The RI is in better condition and has nicer surroundings, and is at the edge of historic Charlestown and a 5-minute short walk across a bridge to the Italian district of North End. 5 minutes stroll beyond that and you're at Long Wharf/Fanueil Hall. The CY on the other hand is in the theatre district and next to Chinatown - also handy - and steps away from the common.
If I had to choose...? I'd stay at the RI in the summer and the CY in the winter - solely due to the fact that the cold wind blowing past that bridge would take your breath away!