Omni Parker House

We took the blue line subway from the airport to Government Center Station. The Omni Parker House is just a short walking distance away. Check-in was easy. The hotel could not have been any more convenient to shopping and dining and it is right on the Freedom Trail. One of the highlights of our trip was taking the ferry to Salem. One of the best places to grab a quick lunch is at Sam LaGrassa's which is just a block over from the hotel. We had a reuben and a roast beef. These were the biggest and best sandwiches we have ever had anywhere!!!! We also ate dinner at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood. We liked it so much that we ate there twice in four days. The only thing that we found lacking in Boston was a good place to eat breakfast.

The Omni Parker far exceeded my expectations. Although the rooms were smaller than most places I have stayed, it would not influence my recommendation to others to stay there, and the comfort of the beds and cleanliness of the room were superb. The location could not have been better for us - right on the Freedom Trail. And if you go, be sure to try the Boston Cream Pie at the hotel - a unique experience.

Front desk staff was very pleasant and friendly. Concierge was no help, and every time we called we were placed on hold for long periods of time. When we asked for a suggested restaurant we were given half answer with a general direction location.The map given to us by the front desk clerk was more help. Room service food was absolutely terrible. Room service is always expensive, but this was so bad the next night we got in really late, we walked to the 7-11 for a sandwich.

We came in for the Boston Marathon. Concierges [...] were outstanding. Stayed 5 nights. Location was outstanding for walking to all marathon activities and for access to "Freedom Trail" attractions. Just a 15 minute walk to the harbour or the "North End". Subway was a block away from the front dooor. We used the subway to visit Cambridge (eat at Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Hamburgers) and Fenway Park. We walked to "Breeds Hill" or aka Bunker Hill in 20 minutes. Cheers was a 5 minute walk. Make sure you find Mike's Pastries in the North End. Boston Commons is just 2 blocks away, and Boyleston Avenue and Newbury Avenue (shopping) are about a 10 minute walk. Will definitely stay at this hotel again.

The Omni Parker House hotel's opulent lobby is arranged into many intimate seating areas, so the effect is one of lavish coziness. As of our April 2009 stay, wireless internet was only available in the lobby and not in the guest rooms, so I spent more time there than I might have ordinarily. The concierge was exceptionally helpful in locating television coverage of a basketball game my son was interested in. On another day, our noisy neighbor problem was handled efficiently and with good grace.

This "oldest" hotel is loaded with charm and warmth. The staff is excellent. A great location in the heart of Boston.

Have stayed here before on business-came back on pleasure. Great location for walking to historic sites, North End, restaurants, the Common, etc. Restaurants and taverns in the Hotel are first rate. Nothing but an enjoyable stay!

We were visiting colleges but had time to take in the historic Freedcom Trail walk and the nearby shopping. The hotel is centrally located near Boston Commons,the T Line and Quicy Market,and the aquarium. The Omni Parker House Hotel was a beautiful historic hotel with formal dining service. The Hotel concierge was extremely helpful.

I've stayed a few places in Boston before, but I chose this hotel because it seemed to be a good combination of value versus a nice hotel with a good location. The location is wonderful if you want to be on the Freedom trail. HOWEVER: I only read one review on here about the noise level in this hotel, and I assumed maybe they got a bad neighbor. We heard ample noise from both sides, and it was even new people after the first day on one side. Couldn't even sleep without running the air conditioning all night! Tv, bathroom noises, talking...and we were near the elevator and there is ZERO muffling noise from the hallway. The room was small, which I was prepared for, but we literally had the worst "view" of my life: a brick building with windows 3 feet away. Couldn't even tell if was sunny or rainy or what. And had to pull the shade any time I wanted to change; that got annoying. We were also charged 75 cents per LOCAL phone call. Some pluses: clean room, a nightlight setting in the bathroom (made finding it late at night much easier), and polite/friendly staff. Bottom line: if you're a sound sleeper more concerned with location than anything else, it's clean and decent. But if you have the cash, spring for the hotel Nine Zero. It's literally 2 doors down and infinitely nicer!

The Omni Parker House has wonderful atmosphere, the staff are exceptional, but we had a room next to the street, and we heard the cars, sirens, and even people on the street. The rooms are not very sound proof and it seemed like the people next to us, were in the room with us. As for location, it is a perfect location for walking to Quincy Market, the public transportation, and other tourist attractions. What made the stay was the staff, they were exceptional, whether you needed directions, or information, or tickets to any event, they all rate an A+. For anyone wanting to stay that is a light sleeper, you would need to request an inside room. The accommodations were excellent, and the room service was too, so overall I would most defintely stay there again.