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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM
Location. The Doubletree Guest Suites Boston, Mass., is an all-suite hotel situated less than six miles from Logan International Airport. It is one mile from Boston University and three miles from Boston Harbor, and the Doubletree offers complimentary shuttle service to Boston and Harvard Square. Hotel Features. In the lobby, a large atrium overlooks the central hall and features large wooden beams that enclose the ceiling. The foyer is decorated in calming brown and neutral earth tones, which complement the select pine furniture. The Green Room offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Charles River and Boston skyline. Favorite menu items at the Green Room include seared crab cake and grilled herb-brushed lobster. For the night owls, Scullers Jazz Club hosts popular artists on a regular basis. For relaxation and unwinding, the Doubletree offers a fitness area with heated pool and adjacent spa tub. On-site parking is available and there is also a 24-hour business center with computers, fax and photocopy equipment. Guestrooms. Each of the luxurious guestrooms feature mission-style headboards and matching armoires that includes bath products, coffeemakers and full-length mirrors. Wireless Internet access is available. All guestrooms have dual-line speakerphones with voicemail and a spectacular view of the Charles River, Cambridge or the Boston skyline. Expert Tip. The Doubletree Guest Suites and select guestrooms, overlook the Charles River featuring its famous scullers boathouse. Early morning risers can watch the scullers glide down the river.
Fall Weekend Getaway
Book a stay minimum-2 night stay in a "Fall Getaway" rate for travel from September 8 through December 27, 2009, and receive a $50 food and beverage credit.
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday arrival required. Not valid with any other discount, coupon or offer. Credit provided in US dollars, or equivalent depending on country. Credit has no cash value and cannot be transferred. Unused portions cannot be redeemed for cash. Credit is applied on guest folio upon check-out. Credit cannot be used for alcoholic beverages. Other restrictions apply. Subject to availability.
Fall Weekend Getaway
Book a stay minimum-2 night stay in an "F & B" rate for travel from September 8 through December 27, 2009, and receive a $50 food and beverage credit.
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday arrival required. Not valid with any other discount, coupon or offer. Credit provided in US dollars, or equivalent depending on country. Credit has no cash value and cannot be transferred. Unused portions cannot be redeemed for cash. Credit is applied on guest folio upon check-out. Credit cannot be used for alcoholic beverages. Other restrictions apply. Subject to availability.
Number of Rooms: 308 Number of Floors: 15
Fitness Equipment , Swimming pool - indoor , Bar/lounge , Laundry facilities , Business center , Parking (surcharge) , Elevator/lift , Restaurant(s) in hotel , Room service (limited hours) , ATM/banking , Concierge services , Gift shops or newsstand , Number of rooms: 308 , Conference room(s) , Event catering , Audio-visual equipment , Air-conditioned public areas , Internet access in public areas - surcharge , Tour assistance , Spa tub , Pets considered , Coffee shop or café , Health club , Nightclub , Safe-deposit box - front desk , Multilingual staff , Complimentary newspapers in lobby , Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary) , 24-hour front desk , Express check-out , Security guard , Banquet facilities , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed , Smoke-free property , Parking (valet) $27 Per Night, Airport transportation (complimentary) , Dry cleaning/laundry service
Wake-up calls , Cable/satellite TV , Air conditioning , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Extra towels/bedding , Housekeeping , Refrigerator , Coffee/tea maker , Complimentary newspaper , Private bathroom , Multi-line phone , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Desk , Video-game console , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Climate control , Clock radio , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Pay movies , Separate sitting area , Sofa bed , Internet access - wireless , Bathroom telephone , Internet access - surcharge , Television - Flat-panel , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Refrigerator , Coffee/tea maker , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Extra towels/bedding , Multi-line phone , Private bathroom , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , Pay movies , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Video-game console , Climate control , Desk , Bathroom telephone , Sofa bed , Separate sitting area , Internet access - wireless , Internet access - surcharge , Television - Flat-panel , Non-smoking rooms only , Internet access - wireless , Bathroom telephone , Separate sitting area , Sofa bed , Internet access - surcharge , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Desk , Climate control , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Video-game console , Pay movies , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Multi-line phone , Private bathroom , Hair dryer , Refrigerator , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Cable/satellite TV , Air conditioning , Housekeeping , Coffee/tea maker , Extra towels/bedding , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Television - Flat-panel , Non-smoking rooms only , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Coffee/tea maker , Housekeeping , Extra towels/bedding , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Private bathroom , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Desk , Video-game console , Climate control , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Separate sitting area , Complimentary newspaper , Sofa bed , Voice mail , Bathroom telephone , Internet access - wireless , Internet access - surcharge , Refrigerator , Cribs (infant beds) available , Pay movies , Television - Flat-panel , Non-smoking rooms only
ON THE CHARLES RIVER
Boston University: 1.0 mile
Copley Square: 2.0 miles
Boston Harbor: 3.0 miles
Fenway Park: 4.0 miles
Boston Gardens: 4.0 miles
Cheers Bar: 4.0 miles
Chinatown: 5.0 miles
Minimum check-in age 18 HHonors not eligible Check-in time is 3 PM Check-out time is Noon
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.