Westin Copley Place - Boston [Master Thread]
Jul 12, 2006, 9:07 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by BeantownFlyer
Small savings, but if you self-park yourself in the Copley Place mall garage, the maximum rate for 24 hours is $32. In addition, there is an early bird special - enter between 6am and 9am and exit by 6pm on the same day for $18. I suppose you could pull the car out on your last day between 6am and 9am, and then put it back in the garage, paying only $18 for that last day.
The garage elevators bring you up to the mall, and you can then walk inside to the Westin.
I don't think any of the suggestions relating to other places to park are worth the hassle.
The South Station (Amtrak) garage is $24/day. The South Boston lots and garages are the best deal. But the hassle factor or cost of taxis seems to outweigh in my view.
The garage elevators bring you up to the mall, and you can then walk inside to the Westin.
I don't think any of the suggestions relating to other places to park are worth the hassle.
The South Station (Amtrak) garage is $24/day. The South Boston lots and garages are the best deal. But the hassle factor or cost of taxis seems to outweigh in my view.
Jul 12, 2006, 11:59 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 64
There is a large garage kitty-corner from the Westin. The maximum daily rate is $28 and repeats daily at 5 am. Directions, etc. are on their website. www.100clarendon.com
I have parked my car there overnight in the past with no difficulties.
There is also another garage about 2 blocks away that is a little cheaper, although I do not remember the exact price for 24 hours. The entrance is located directly across Clarendon St. from Trinity Church and is below an office building.
I have parked my car there overnight in the past with no difficulties.
There is also another garage about 2 blocks away that is a little cheaper, although I do not remember the exact price for 24 hours. The entrance is located directly across Clarendon St. from Trinity Church and is below an office building.
Feb 23, 2007, 4:56 pm
#34
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 254
Westin Copley Place, Boston - 2 questions
Any experiences at this property? Westin Boston Waterfront is much cheaper but a bit further from Hynes where I want to be. Sheraton Hynes is all booked up for my dates.
Can I use 2 SPG 50's back to back because I need it for 6 nights? (Under 2 different reservations)
Thanks in advance...
Can I use 2 SPG 50's back to back because I need it for 6 nights? (Under 2 different reservations)
Thanks in advance...
Feb 24, 2007, 2:01 am
#35
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: Starwood, United, AAdvantage, Delta
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Westin Copley place is nice...
But often fully booked and expensive. There is a Sheraton that is just down the road from this hotel, I believe it is the Sheraton Boston. Its location is about the same, is more available, and cheaper. Nice property, nice location.
Have you considered the Sheraton Commander? Now I know this place is not as convenient, but with the "T" (Boston Subway), it is within reach of most anywhere downtown, or in Boston Proper. The hotel is just down the road from a stop. It is a niche hotel, and it is a bit older. But it has the virtue of being in a beautiful area, which is Cambridge. Also cheaper than the other two above. Just a thought.
Yes, you can use back to backs on the 50 program. That is assuming the offer is available when you want to stay. I mention that because the previous two times I tried to use it, they said the offer was not open.
Have you considered the Sheraton Commander? Now I know this place is not as convenient, but with the "T" (Boston Subway), it is within reach of most anywhere downtown, or in Boston Proper. The hotel is just down the road from a stop. It is a niche hotel, and it is a bit older. But it has the virtue of being in a beautiful area, which is Cambridge. Also cheaper than the other two above. Just a thought.
Yes, you can use back to backs on the 50 program. That is assuming the offer is available when you want to stay. I mention that because the previous two times I tried to use it, they said the offer was not open.
Feb 24, 2007, 2:05 am
#36
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there are very few properties that are more discussed in this forum than the boston hotels (aside for the NYC and San Fran properties, etc.).
i would try a Search first. then, pose your query in the most applicable thread.
i would try a Search first. then, pose your query in the most applicable thread.
Jan 14, 2008, 10:58 am
#37
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Booked one night at Westin Copley Place using points. A quick Saturday get-a-way while the kids are off in Florida. Planning on arriving early, and then going off to the MFA for the Napolean and the Art of the Empire Style Exhibit and lunch at Bravo.
Since we have never stayed at this property, any requests (with respect to room location/type) that are suggested. Any expectation of an upgrade for a SPG Platinum on a Saturday night, 1 night stay? [OT, but got real lucky last year at the Hyatt on another BOS one night fling w/ the wife
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Plan on parking at the hotel, since I'm originally at NYC metro area transplant --- and got used to the parking $ at the Waldorf-Towers years ago --- and, I'm a sucker for absolute convenience when I'm off for a relaxing day/evening with the wife.
Since we have never stayed at this property, any requests (with respect to room location/type) that are suggested. Any expectation of an upgrade for a SPG Platinum on a Saturday night, 1 night stay? [OT, but got real lucky last year at the Hyatt on another BOS one night fling w/ the wife
]Plan on parking at the hotel, since I'm originally at NYC metro area transplant --- and got used to the parking $ at the Waldorf-Towers years ago --- and, I'm a sucker for absolute convenience when I'm off for a relaxing day/evening with the wife.
Jan 14, 2008, 1:02 pm
#39
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This was a last minute schedule change, since the wife didn't want to go to the Red Door Spa at Harrah's AC --- even though, I had the entire MLK weekend comp'ed. [of course, I kept emphasizing the incredible adults ONLY indoor pool and spa at Harrah's.... though, we all know why I really wanted to go to AC.
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Jan 14, 2008, 1:37 pm
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Jan 14, 2008, 1:57 pm
#42
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agreed that it MIGHT not appear on the museum's website (though it might)...but, it would certainly appear in a google search.
Jan 14, 2008, 9:01 pm
#43
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OK -- not that this little discussion isn't incredibly productive,
but I googled and checked the MFA's website and found no news of the exhibit being extended. So maybe a MR to see it after it moves might be the best option. 
Jan 15, 2008, 7:35 am
#44
Join Date: May 2003
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I have been staying at this hotel once a month for almost 20 years. I always am upgraded to a junior suite as a Starwood Platinum member. (Maybe being a frequent return guest to this property also helps!) I usually call a couple of days prior to my stay and request them to pre-block a junior suite above the 20 th floor. The Mass tunrpike is next to the hotel and any floor lower than that is noisy, if you are a light sleeper. The other thing that they do is cycle OFF the AC/heat for 15 minutes every hour. If this is a problem for you (ie you are too hot or too cold in your particular room) they can put it on the VIP cycle so that the AC/heat runs continuously.
It is a great hotel in a superb location with some of the most outstanding Starwood employees! It is one of my favorite Starwood hotels, as you can tell!
It is a great hotel in a superb location with some of the most outstanding Starwood employees! It is one of my favorite Starwood hotels, as you can tell!