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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in or near Boston, MA
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dave M:
Hmmm.
Manchester (MHT) isn't bad. A little less than an hour to Boston, but likely more early on a Friday evening as I-93 might be backed up getting into the city.
When do you expect to arrive in MHT? Will you be coming to Boston immediately? Do you need your car while in Boston? Depending on your answers, I can suggest some alternatives for best ways to get into the city, where to park outside the city if you don't need the car, etc.
We live and work in Boston suburbs and often park at one of the convenient T stations when going downtown. Avoids heavy traffic. Avoids expensive parking. Makes it easy for a quick departure when attending a sports or other major downtown event.</font>
Hmmm.
Manchester (MHT) isn't bad. A little less than an hour to Boston, but likely more early on a Friday evening as I-93 might be backed up getting into the city.
When do you expect to arrive in MHT? Will you be coming to Boston immediately? Do you need your car while in Boston? Depending on your answers, I can suggest some alternatives for best ways to get into the city, where to park outside the city if you don't need the car, etc.
We live and work in Boston suburbs and often park at one of the convenient T stations when going downtown. Avoids heavy traffic. Avoids expensive parking. Makes it easy for a quick departure when attending a sports or other major downtown event.</font>
I think I could have planned this trip better, but now I'm just making the best of it!
#48
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I think you planned well. MHT will be easy to get out of on Thursday afternoon for your drive to Danvers. Also, very easy to get back to and out of MHT on Sunday afternoon. MHT generally has much shorter security lines.
My choice for Friday afternoon - if you don't have a ton of luggage - would be to drive west on 128/I-95 to I-93. South on 93 about 7 miles to Route 16. Turn left at the offramp stoplight and go roughly 2 miles to route 28 (third stoplight). Turn right onto 28 and take an almost immediate left (75-100 yards) into the very visible parking garage. Take the short tram ride to the T station (Wellington Station of the Orange Line).
Take the "Inbound" T train about 5 stops to the State Street station. Follow signs to the Blue Line (within the same station) and go "Outbound" one stop to the Aquarium stop. Ascend the escalator and go east on State Street about two blocks to your hotel.
On Sunday you can reverse the process.
You can get more T info (maps, frequency of service, etc.) here
My choice for Friday afternoon - if you don't have a ton of luggage - would be to drive west on 128/I-95 to I-93. South on 93 about 7 miles to Route 16. Turn left at the offramp stoplight and go roughly 2 miles to route 28 (third stoplight). Turn right onto 28 and take an almost immediate left (75-100 yards) into the very visible parking garage. Take the short tram ride to the T station (Wellington Station of the Orange Line).
Take the "Inbound" T train about 5 stops to the State Street station. Follow signs to the Blue Line (within the same station) and go "Outbound" one stop to the Aquarium stop. Ascend the escalator and go east on State Street about two blocks to your hotel.
On Sunday you can reverse the process.
You can get more T info (maps, frequency of service, etc.) here
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dingo:
We get into Manchester Thursday afternoon. I guess I don't really need a car while in Boston, but figured I'd have it w/ me anyway while I'm there. We get done at my conference in Danvers on Friday, and will drive into Boston that afternoon. We're staying at the wharf and fly out of Manchester Sunday afternoon.
I think I could have planned this trip better, but now I'm just making the best of it!</font>
We get into Manchester Thursday afternoon. I guess I don't really need a car while in Boston, but figured I'd have it w/ me anyway while I'm there. We get done at my conference in Danvers on Friday, and will drive into Boston that afternoon. We're staying at the wharf and fly out of Manchester Sunday afternoon.
I think I could have planned this trip better, but now I'm just making the best of it!</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by foodguy:
(and if you have the time or inclination you can check out the battleship in Fall River Mass)</font>
(and if you have the time or inclination you can check out the battleship in Fall River Mass)</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dave M:
..would be to drive west on 128/I-95 to I-93. </font>
..would be to drive west on 128/I-95 to I-93. </font>
Do they allow overnight parking at Wellington? At most of the commuter rail stops you can leave your car there all weekend, so are the subway garages the same?
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Oops. Yes, I agree the I-95 entrance signs will say "South", even though the traveling direction will generally be to the west. I indicated 128/I-95 rather than just I-95 because numerous signs (such as where I often get on to the highway in Lexington) and maps still refer to "128" in addition to I-95. Also, all radio traffic reports (e.g., every 10 minutes on the threes at WBZ 1030) refer to that portion of the highway as 128 rather than as I-95.
Yes, the Wellington T garage allows overnight/weekend/extended parking, as do other T parking facilities I have used such as Riverside and Alewife. From your question, it sounds as though overnight parking may be prohibited at some T parking facilities. I haven't been to any of them, if there are. (Of course, many T stations don't have any dedicated parking.)
Incidentally, the parking at Wellington is $2.50 per day.
Yes, the Wellington T garage allows overnight/weekend/extended parking, as do other T parking facilities I have used such as Riverside and Alewife. From your question, it sounds as though overnight parking may be prohibited at some T parking facilities. I haven't been to any of them, if there are. (Of course, many T stations don't have any dedicated parking.)
Incidentally, the parking at Wellington is $2.50 per day.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dave M:
Oops. Yes, I agree the I-95 entrance signs will say "South", even though the traveling direction will generally be to the west. I indicated 128/I-95 rather than just I-95 because numerous signs (such as where I often get on to the highway in Lexington) and maps still refer to "128" in addition to I-95. Also, all radio traffic reports (e.g., every 10 minutes on the threes at WBZ 1030) refer to that portion of the highway as 128 rather than as I-95.
Yes, the Wellington T garage allows overnight/weekend/extended parking, as do other T parking facilities I have used such as Riverside and Alewife. From your question, it sounds as though overnight parking may be prohibited at some T parking facilities. I haven't been to any of them, if there are. (Of course, many T stations don't have any dedicated parking.)
Incidentally, the parking at Wellington is $2.50 per day.</font>
Oops. Yes, I agree the I-95 entrance signs will say "South", even though the traveling direction will generally be to the west. I indicated 128/I-95 rather than just I-95 because numerous signs (such as where I often get on to the highway in Lexington) and maps still refer to "128" in addition to I-95. Also, all radio traffic reports (e.g., every 10 minutes on the threes at WBZ 1030) refer to that portion of the highway as 128 rather than as I-95.
Yes, the Wellington T garage allows overnight/weekend/extended parking, as do other T parking facilities I have used such as Riverside and Alewife. From your question, it sounds as though overnight parking may be prohibited at some T parking facilities. I haven't been to any of them, if there are. (Of course, many T stations don't have any dedicated parking.)
Incidentally, the parking at Wellington is $2.50 per day.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MaineFlyer16:
Does this T stop have overnight parking? </font>
Does this T stop have overnight parking? </font>
I have parked at both the Wellington and Alewife garages for up to a week at a time. Never a problem. Total fee is number of days X the daily rate. (Now that I think about it, I can't recall if the Wellington garage rate is the same as the surface rate.)
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I agree with several FT's, my preferred hotel for the value is the Newton Marriott. I like the Marriott Long Wharf, but its just too rich for my blood.
If your going to be there a while contact Scott Alpert about special arrangements. I had a team there for 2 months and they treated us very well.
My preference is to fly into PVD, by pass the big dig and make my way around the loop to where the Hotel is.
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If your going to be there a while contact Scott Alpert about special arrangements. I had a team there for 2 months and they treated us very well.
My preference is to fly into PVD, by pass the big dig and make my way around the loop to where the Hotel is.
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Well I just got back from my trip to Boston. I ended up staying at the Copley, and don't see how it could be any better. We spent most of our time in the North End (why didn't anyone mention this?) and loved it. Saw Shear Madness and did the Freedom Trail, self guided style.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dingo:
We spent most of our time in the North End (why didn't anyone mention this</font>
We spent most of our time in the North End (why didn't anyone mention this</font>
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Indeed you did...sorry! I loved that area. My wife and I were walking around and just amazed at how cool it felt. We couldn't get enough of Mike's Pastries....awesome!
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Dingo, IMO, you can just walk into any restaurant along Hanover Street and not go wrong. I never pass up a chance to get into the North End when I'm in Boston.
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From the looks of things, I'd have to say you're right. We ate at a place called Saracenos and another called Villa Fransesca and the food was fabulous.