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Jul 24, 2009 by Donna from Westerly,RI
Overall Rating: 9

• It was a beautiful historic and clean hotel.

“It was a pleasant stay the rooms were a bit small though and I was dispointed that there was not a swimming pool. But for the most part we really enjoyed our stay.”

Jul 18, 2009 by Arnold from Chandler,AZ
Overall Rating: 3

• Good location
• Last hotel left who is still trying to turn a 6 figure income off of phone charges.

“Over-rated hotel with a great location. Hotel is right on the Freedom Trail. Walking distance to Fanuiel Hall. Hotel makes all their money by charging customers to upgrade from a mediocre room to a mediocre room with two small double beds. $1.50 to make a local phone call is absolutely ridiculous. Would never go back at any price. Hotel staff nickel and dimes you to death.”

Jul 13, 2009 by Alan from Palo Alto,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Friendly staff and good location.
• Extremely small rooms a little bigger than Japanese business man's hotel, very dark.

“The hotel was nice, comfortable with very friendly staff. It is an old hotel and rooms were a little on the dark side. It has a convenient location. The main issue I had was I was traveling with my daughter and they didn't have rooms with two beds and the roll away didn't fit in most of the rooms. It would be fine for the business traveler or couple.”

Jul 12, 2009 by Mary Lou from Richmond,VA
Overall Rating: 6

“2 male adults were expected to sleep in one full bed. We complained once we got to the room and were then allowed a roll-a-way as well. Also, called well in advance to notify hotel that two beds would be needed and were told that my request would not be granted.”

Jul 5, 2009 by Missy from Encinitas,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• In room amenities, mini bar, TV, iron, etc.

“Great location, very nice hotel.”

Jul 3, 2009 by April from Calhan,CO
Overall Rating: 10

• What a beautiful, historic hotel!
• There was nothing I didn't like.

“What a wonderful place to stay. Located in the heart of Boston's historic district, the hotel made getting around very convenient, and the hotel itself had a charm that felt historic but very well kept. Lots of conveniences. I wish we stayed there longer.”

Jun 30, 2009 by Patricia from Capistrano Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Excellent location and historical value.
• We completed a card that was supposed to provide us with extra amenities that never materialized. Parking too expensive.

“We enjoyed this hotel, but found that the $40/night for parking.”

Jun 28, 2009 by RJM from Chichester,NH
Overall Rating: 8

• Friendly, courteous staff and excellent location in Boston.
• No pool.

“Great location and staff. Rooms were elegant and beds extremely comfortable.”

Jun 27, 2009 by Stanley A. from Springfield,PA
Overall Rating: 8

• Classic and clean.
• Room was small bathroom was small little drawere space.

“A
classic beauty, top notch services and staff. rooms are upgraded but small for 3 people, we had two beds, very conveniently located to T line, Fanueil Hall and Historic area.”

Jun 25, 2009 by Michael from Vassalboro,ME
Overall Rating: 0

• I was so impressed with the luxury, proximity to all points of interest and couldn't believe what we paid.

“Terrific, great service and could not believe how little I was paying for a great place to stay.”

Jun 13, 2009 by Gretchen Bailey from Marietta,GA
Overall Rating: 7

• The decor and the staff were excellent.
• No WiFi in the room? Please this 2009.

“Overall a wonderful stay if I had been just hanging out. Business traveling in this hotel is a challenge. They charge you an arm and leg for the internet/printer 6.95 per 15 minutes!! WiFi in the lobby you have to drag all of your stuff downstairs and sit in these formal chairs. No late night working in your Pj's in the safety of your room here!”

Jun 9, 2009 by Sonia from Manhattan Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 4

• Location.
• The room.

“If its more than one person traveling, skip this hotel. They offer a double bed as a standard and charge you a $50 a night upgrade to a queen and $100 a night for a king bed!”

May 26, 2009 by Robin from Washington,DC
Overall Rating: 9

• The LOCATION was fabulous.
• The room was small and the restaurant closed earlier than expected.

“It was a wonderful location and highly desirable; however the room was small and as a driver with a car, it was difficult to maneuver in the area and to park!”

May 22, 2009 by Ming from Stittsville,Canada
Overall Rating: 4

• Not at all.
• It is not a 4 star hotel.

“No parking. Cheap services.”

May 20, 2009 by Peter from Harwich,MA
Overall Rating: 7

• Historic well kept hotel.
• The room was tiny and so was the bed.

“The hotel is great but the room they gave us was very cramped and the bed was a full- not a king or a queen.”

May 19, 2009 by Melissa from Spring,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• Best part about this hotel was the location.
• The bed was
  very small.

“Overall, great hotel for the money. Great location, close to all subway trains, bars, food, etc.”

May 14, 2009 by Kathy from Petersburg,NY
Overall Rating: 7

• Beds were comfortable. Room clean.
• Noisy, very small room and bathroom, no garage facility, fees for parking should be listed with room costs.

“The room was small and the bathroom even smaller. It was noisy with guests in the hall at 1.30 am, 3:40 am, then getting woke up at 6:00 am when the guest next door left his room. Having to pay for parking on top of the cost of the room is outrageous! The cost of snacks and meals was again outrageous. $6.00 for cereal, $3.00 for M&M's no thanks. I don't care how much money anyone has, a penny is still worth only one cents!”

May 11, 2009 by Janice from Newport Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• The location was great, as were the concierge and other hotel staff. Beds were great too.
• The room was small (but the beds and linens were great).

“The hotel was very nice. Old and nicely restored. The (standard) room was very small, but it was OK; It had everything we needed. It had lovely beds with fine linens. The lobby area was great with free WiFi access. The Last Hurrah bar, off the lobby, was warm and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and the Concierge was great. I would definitely stay here again, especially for a priceline price.”

May 6, 2009 by Jonathan from New York,NY
Overall Rating: 7

• Great location! Short walk from the Government Central T station.
• The room and the bed were too small.

“I booked this hotel in the last minute and it was considerably more expensive than the other times I had booked for the same destination. When I checked in I realized the bed was a double which barely fit two people. The room was also crowded in Boston standard. Overall okay but did not like it.”

May 5, 2009 by Robert from Rye,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• They don't own their parking facility. They valet to a public lot lacking security.

“Beautiful with a great sense of history.”

Apr 30, 2009 by Ryan from Austin,TX
Overall Rating: 6

• Excellent location, close to all major attractions.
• Very thin walls, very small/inconvenient bathrooms.

“Great location, next to government center and major t stops. Maid service was consistent and kept things clean and were very friendly. Walls were very thin as you could hear conversations easily and alarm clocks in the early AM.”

Apr 28, 2009 by Kim from Southington,CT
Overall Rating: 9

• Wonderful staff and nicely decorated rooms.
• Room with 2 doubles and small bathroom was pretty tight for a family of 4.

“Excellent service, wonderful location. Friendly and attentive staff - would definitely stay here again.”

Apr 22, 2009 by Karen from Stillwater,NY
Overall Rating: 9

• Very clean, great location, helpful staff.
• Room and bed very small.

“Nice hotel and in a very good location. Convenient to everything. Room was very small and bed only a double size mattress. I would stay again.”

Apr 20, 2009 by Robin from Syracuse,NY
Overall Rating: 8

• Location - loved it.
• Bed was too small.

“We've stayed there before and thought it was great when there were 3 of us (two queen beds). This time, however, they gave us a double bed and the room itself was tiny. I was disappointed.”

Apr 20, 2009 by Michael from Scotia,NY
Overall Rating: 9

• Location was very convenient to attractions.
• Small room, no view.

“Amenities were very nice, room was small and only had a view of the building next door. Parking was $39/night.”

Apr 19, 2009 by Melissa from North Bellmore,NY
Overall Rating: 8

• Old world charm.
• Very small room - noisy area.

“The room we were in overlooked a very noisy alley. The front desk changed our room very easily.”

Apr 12, 2009 by Cary from Saybrook, OH
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Beds and staff.
• Noise, depressing room decor and replete with cheap furniture.

“Must be a reason that this was the country's longest continually operating hotel. Perhaps it's the fabulous staff and gorgeous lobby. Noise in hallway was obnoxious and go to the club bar only if service wasn't something you're interested in.”

Apr 11, 2009 by Robin from Wappingers Falls,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• Historic, grand, renovated.
• No parking, parking expensive.

“Beautiful, historic hotel in the heart of Boston.”

Apr 1, 2009 by Cheryl from Iowa City,IA
Overall Rating: 9

• Amazing location and historical impact. Restaurant is 5-star.
• Small room, but beautiful and clean!

“We called to ask a room with 2 beds, and were told that would be the case. When we got there we had a room with one queen bed, and the front desk told us there were no 2-bed rooms available. Luckily, my college age daughter didn't mind, but if her Dad had been the one to be with her it would have been a problem. Otherwise it was an absolutely wonderful stay - filled with fun events and great atmosphere for a stressed college student get - away!”

Mar 11, 2009 by Shawn from Springfield,MA
Overall Rating: 6

• Location.
• Quality isn't what they make it appear.

“The location is excellent, but the room quality is lacking. They did a great job remodeling it so it's appealing to the eye, but yeah the quality isn't there. Best explanation of that is when plastic surgery is performed on a 75 year old person. The outside might look more appealing, but the guts are still 75 yrs old.
”

Mar 11, 2009 by Jessica from Alpharetta,GA
Overall Rating: 9

• The towels were huge and the bedding was nice.
• I prefer a different type of pillow.

“Convenient location, and helpful concierge.”

Mar 6, 2009 by Jean from Quebec,Canada
Overall Rating: 7

• Well located.
• One of our room was some kind of leftover.

“It is an old hotel, with a lot of charm, the rooms are small but clean, the hotel is very well located and
the staff is good.”

Mar 4, 2009 by Jessica from Cromwell,CT
Overall Rating: 6

• Within walking distance of many area attractions.
• Old building, thin walls, awaken at 2am by the bar crowd coming back.

“Attractive hotel in a great setting.
Awaken by the room next door at 2am talking, laughing, cursing loudly. Though, staff took quick measure when I went to complain about it. However awaken again at 8am by the same room. Not a pleasant sleeping arrangement. Hotel has 3 different eateries. However, the menus are mainly similar and within $2 of each other on all selections.”

Mar 3, 2009 by Rance Wright from New York,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• It was workable, convenient, appropriate and fantastic.
• I love it, so nothing I guess.

“I would stay there again and again if I could!”

Mar 2, 2009 by Kellie from New Boston,NH
Overall Rating: 2

• The lobby was beautiful.
• Once off the elevators, the halls were run down, unpainted, and dirty.

“The hotel was appreciated for its age. It was old, unkept, and the rooms wallpaper was falling off. The bathroom was tiny with no vanity to put my things. View was a brick wall! Walls are paper-thin!”

Feb 25, 2009 by Brett from Summerville,SC
Overall Rating: 10

• Staff was AMAZING! Everything we needed.
• Thin walls.

“My wife and I were overwhelmed by the amazing staff at this hotel, and when we took the local tour, by the history of the landmark. The hotel has an enormous amount of character, and the attentiveness of the staff make a stay there a true luxury experience. We were ecstatic.”

Feb 24, 2009 by Marty from San Francisco,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Well known, beautiful hotel.
• Charge for all amenities.

“Charge extra
for everything, $40. for parking, no shuttle to airport, no continental breakfast.”

Feb 19, 2009 by Barbara from Cape Elizabeth,ME
Overall Rating: 9

• The location allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted in Boston.
• Noise from the next room - young family w/children, not trying to be loud.

“I liked everything about the Omni Parker House from the room decor to the speedy elevators to the helpful desk staff. While modest in size compared to other places we've stayed, the overall feel was comfortable and appealing. Only complaint was the sound of children's voices from next door - ordinary, speaking voices traveled through the walls.”

Feb 19, 2009 by Russell from Marion,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything was great.
• There were no problems at this hotel.

“Beautiful, personal service with the old time flair. We could not have stayed at a finer hotel.”

Feb 18, 2009 by Bob from Ipswich,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel was centrally located which made it convenient.

“The staff was willing to help us with what ever our needs. The staff recommended a restaurant for us that was outside of the hotel but close to our evening plans.”

Dec 9, 2008 by William from Moretown,VT
Overall Rating: 10

• Wonderful location and history. Pure Boston.
• Rooms tend to be small. (But really part of the authentic feel of the place).

“The Omni hotel chain is to be commended for maintaining this Boston treasure so well.”

Nov 29, 2008 by William from Portland,ME
Overall Rating: 5

• The hotel was close to all the attractions that I wanted to see in the city.
• The hotel charged me for checking to voicemail messages that weren't mine.

“The hotel was nice. I asked about the double beds and was told the hotel was at capacity After that I asked if they would be able to at least bring a roll away bed. I was told yes and that there would be no charge and then I was told we couldn't get the roll away because they would have to carry it up some stairs. Also, the ice machine didn't work on my floor and the heating unit in the room had exposed wires. Not dangerous for adults but could cause a lot of trouble for children.”

Nov 19, 2008 by Carrie from Bradford,MA
Overall Rating: 9

• The bed was unbelievably comfortable. I slept great.

“Located close to Faneuil Hall, the financial district, and to Beacon Hill, the Omni Parker House is a great place to stay. The staff is friendly, the restaurants excellent, and the location great. It lives up to its fabulous reputation.”

Nov 19, 2008 by Megan from Edgartown,MA
Overall Rating: 9

• Great location and friendly staff.
• Glass coffee pot was cracked, unable to use in the morning.

“Excellent, central location. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Classic, old-world feel with updated styling and comforts.”

Nov 18, 2008 by Chris from New London,CT
Overall Rating: 10

• Staff was excellaet.
• Small has very tiny bathrooms.

“The omni parker hotel is a nice hotel located 2 blocks from quincy market. Staff was great. There were 3 of us sharing a room and we were upgraded to a jr suite!”

Nov 5, 2008 by Catherine
Overall Rating: 6

• The location was amazing.
• The rooms were incredibly small.

“This was a great hotel room. The beds were comfortable, the area was very central. However, the rooms were incredibly small and though it was recently renovated, it still felt a little old. Overall though, I was pleased with the experience.”

Nov 4, 2008 by Paul
Overall Rating: 8

• Location.
• Unable to sit anywhere other than the bed to watch TV.

“The small rooms made it so that if you wanted to watch TV you had to sit on the bed. Rooms needed a seating area. Also bed linens were rough and noisy.
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Nov 3, 2008 by Julie
Overall Rating: 8

• Comfort.
• Style and decoration.

“Very well located, comfortable and convenient, but very old style.”

Oct 29, 2008 by Tania
Overall Rating: 9

• From the concierge to the service staff, I found the customer service exceeded my expectations.
• I thought the lobby could be maintained better. I saw empty glasses and a bit of trash on the carpet in the elevator and in the lobby.

“The rooms are elegantly designed with flat screen televisions, heavy blinds and a very comfortable king size bed. The rooms are a bit smaller than I expected but for two adults, it was satisfactory. The bathroom was quaint and the service was impeccable. I ordered clam chowder to my room, and was pleasantly surprised. I was appreciative of the concierge's excellent recommendations (and umbrella!) and concern for our comfort. Overall, I was very happy. The location is also perfect for the Boston tourist.”

Oct 21, 2008 by Lisa
Overall Rating: 9

• Comfortable bed and pillows.

“The lobby was nice and the room was comfortable. I thought it would be closer to shopping and restaurants. We had a nice time and would stay again. Emmett’s Pub was fun and the bartender was one of the best. We did not eat in the hotel.”