DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Massachusetts, USA {US-MA}
Jun 15, 2002, 5:07 pm
#46
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: From and of Boston.
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It's a no-brainer: stay at the Back Bay Hilton property.
The Hilton is in one of the nicest and liveliest parts of the city, with lots of restaurants and shopping and plenty of people in the area both day and night. If the weather is rainy, as it has been for about the last 40 days, you need only cross the street and you have access to an enormous covered shopping/entertainment complex.
The Doubletree on the other hand is in a relatively crummy location. It's about 2 blocks from the Theatre District and a few restaurants, but those two blocks are nearly deserted after 8pm (except when the Theatre shows end). Shopping is nearly non-existent, especially compared to the Hilton.
The only advantage to the Doubletree is that it's next to a hospital. If you expect to need the latter's services, choose the TreeTree; otherwise, pay whatever extra it costs to stay at the Hilton.
The Hilton is in one of the nicest and liveliest parts of the city, with lots of restaurants and shopping and plenty of people in the area both day and night. If the weather is rainy, as it has been for about the last 40 days, you need only cross the street and you have access to an enormous covered shopping/entertainment complex.
The Doubletree on the other hand is in a relatively crummy location. It's about 2 blocks from the Theatre District and a few restaurants, but those two blocks are nearly deserted after 8pm (except when the Theatre shows end). Shopping is nearly non-existent, especially compared to the Hilton.
The only advantage to the Doubletree is that it's next to a hospital. If you expect to need the latter's services, choose the TreeTree; otherwise, pay whatever extra it costs to stay at the Hilton.
Jun 15, 2002, 5:11 pm
#47
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I don't think either property is much to write home about. Check out how much the Doubletree Suites on Soldiers' Field Road costs. It's about a $6-$7 cab ride to either Harvard Square or the Back Bay. The rooms are going to be much nicer, as they are in the two-room, all-suite fashion.
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Jun 15, 2002, 6:55 pm
#50
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It still is, at least from the outside. But the Doubletree is even worse. For some reason, I think it might be the old HoJo Plaza, but that might be the Radisson downtown instead.
Jun 16, 2002, 7:35 am
#52
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: SJC/SFO/OAK
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Wow, too bad you're locked into Hilton products there, Starwood's are much nicer. The Sheraton is across the street, the Westin is just down the street....as I remember all of them, the Hilton is the least desirable. If that Doubletree is anywhere near the Theatre District, stay away.
Jun 16, 2002, 8:02 am
#53
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If this is the Doubletree right by MassPike, STAY AWAY. I went there to try out the property and will NOT go back again.
The Doubletree Suites on Soldiers Field is nice, although it is a cab ride from anything interesting. Yes, you can walk over the Charles to Central Square, I guess.
The Doubletree Suites on Soldiers Field is nice, although it is a cab ride from anything interesting. Yes, you can walk over the Charles to Central Square, I guess.
Jun 16, 2002, 3:45 pm
#54
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Cape Cod, MA USA
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In general, I agree with people who are steering you to the Hilton. Here's the scoop on the Doubletree downtown: It's built from the shell of an old high school, complete with tall windows, but very few views (many views of a courtyard/airshaft). It's in Chinatown (interior designed following feng shui principles), at the edge of the theater district. The neighborhood seems creepier than it really is -- it's a bustling area, but not at all upscale. Very convenient (200 feet away) to an Orange Line T station. Staff is very nice, but clueless about HHonors. They have a better bar than the Hilton. Biggest plus: it's built on top of a really nice YMCA, and that's the hotel fitness center.
I've stayed at all the Hilton Co. hotels in Boston, and believe it or not found myself becoming a regular at the Doubletree downtown, because of 1. rates, 2. Convenience to the T, 3. variety of restaurants nearby, 4. Lobby Bar, 5. YMCA.
On the other hand, if you don't know the neighborhood, I could understand why you'd choose the Boston Hilton.
I've stayed at all the Hilton Co. hotels in Boston, and believe it or not found myself becoming a regular at the Doubletree downtown, because of 1. rates, 2. Convenience to the T, 3. variety of restaurants nearby, 4. Lobby Bar, 5. YMCA.
On the other hand, if you don't know the neighborhood, I could understand why you'd choose the Boston Hilton.
Nov 13, 2002, 8:57 am
#55
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Boston Properties
I will be in Cambridge and have reservations at the Hilton Back Bay and MIT Hotel. Any recommendations regarding which one to stick with? Stayed at the Doubletree Suites last time and didn't like the location. Hotel itself was fine. I'm a HH Gold. Thanks.
Nov 13, 2002, 9:15 am
#56
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: From and of Boston.
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Hilton Back Bay is in an excellent location, just a block or two away from the Copley-Prudential area (lots of restaurants, shops, night spots).
The BB Hilton is less than a mile from MIT in Cambridge. By taxi, the BB Hilton is probably 5 minutes from MIT, 10-12 minutes from Harvard Sq or Kendall Sq.
The BB Hilton is less than a mile from MIT in Cambridge. By taxi, the BB Hilton is probably 5 minutes from MIT, 10-12 minutes from Harvard Sq or Kendall Sq.
Nov 13, 2002, 8:04 pm
#58
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle WA, USA
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I stayed at the Hilton Back Bay last week and was happy with the way I was treated. Got breakfast coupons at checkin without having to ask (I'm Diamond, but Gold should get them too) and was given a corner room on a high floor with a view of the Charles River. No exec lounge, but the staff was consistently helpful and pleasant. And as mentioned above, the location is great -- near restaurants, shopping, and close to two T (public transit) stations for those who want to get around by train.
May 31, 2003, 2:01 pm
#59
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MIT/Harvard Properties
I will be in Cambridge, MA in August and would like to stay near MIT or Harvard. Which if the properties should I go for? Back Bay Hilton is already sold out. I have HH Gold. Thanks!
May 31, 2003, 2:07 pm
#60
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 6,084
There are three properties affiliated with Doubletree:
CC - Hotel @ MIT
Harvard Square Hotel
The Inn at Harvard
CC - Hotel @ MIT
Harvard Square Hotel
The Inn at Harvard
