On Bended Knees

[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

I would refer to you as my Boston Mafia akin to Mr. Hagen and his Turkish Cabal, but that somehow seems to pre-suppose an intimacy I am not sure I have earned.

 

I have booked a great guest house in Provincetown on Commercial Street with bay views, I have a great Starwood property 2.5 blocks from Dupont Circle which is a genuine (versus a Priceline version) four star establishment. I am still, however, having problems getting a nice four star hotel in Boston in the Copley Square area without contemplating spending $100 plus a night. I understand that seems like a bargain, but with airfare and the rest, I would need to see more than my preferred one to two clients a day to make it feasible. I think doing this is a disservice to my clients, and based on Devon's comments and comments on Bidding For Travel, it seems like some of the three star properties in Copley Square (besides the Park Plaza) are suitable.

 

Any thoughts or comments on these three star Copley Square properties would be GREATLY APPRECIATED:

 

Hilton Back Bay

Wyndham Tremont

Doubletree Boston

Radisson

Copley Square Hotel

 

Thank you, oh kind sirs....

[+ deej]

I've stayed at the Radisson. It's adequate, but it's 3 stars for a reason. <g> Some of the rooms can be small, but they're nicely enough equipped.

[+ deej]

I've stayed at the Radisson. It's adequate, but it's 3 stars for a reason. <g> Some of the rooms can be small, but they're nicely enough equipped.

[OneFinger]

Like Deej, I've stayed at that Radisson and found it adequate and affordable.

 

I'm a Gold Rewards member with Radisson and I'm sure that makes a difference. Prior to becoming a member I routinely got the small room next to the ice machine or elevator. Now, for the same price, I find myself in the larger rooms with the scenic view. They haven't yet failed to have a personal note from the manager in my room along with a complimentary evening treat. (Last time it was chocolate-covered strawberries.)

 

Since Radisson is an "approved" property for our corporate travel, I usually find myself at those hotels. But, I have a personal preference for Hilton (who also owns Double Tree). I wouldn't hesitate to try either of those hotels.

[OneFinger]

Like Deej, I've stayed at that Radisson and found it adequate and affordable.

 

I'm a Gold Rewards member with Radisson and I'm sure that makes a difference. Prior to becoming a member I routinely got the small room next to the ice machine or elevator. Now, for the same price, I find myself in the larger rooms with the scenic view. They haven't yet failed to have a personal note from the manager in my room along with a complimentary evening treat. (Last time it was chocolate-covered strawberries.)

 

Since Radisson is an "approved" property for our corporate travel, I usually find myself at those hotels. But, I have a personal preference for Hilton (who also owns Double Tree). I wouldn't hesitate to try either of those hotels.

[Trixie]

Franco, Franco, Franco... my sweet, lovely, Kimono-garbed knight ISA...

This whole post reads grammatically like extemporaneous jazz. It's interesting in theory, but... . And "Properties"?!! Are you playing Monopoly, or going on a vacation?

Furthermore, if your clients in P-town are looking out the window at the view, then obviously you are not earning your keep!

(I only tease you because I think you are smashing!!!)

Trix

[Guest rizzuto]

Here's the lowdown on the places you asked about, in descending order of quality:

 

Hilton - A very good business-class hotel, and conveniently located across the street from the Sheraton. This place is by far the best of the ones listed.

 

Radisson - Described correctly by previous responders, it's a 70s-era place that has decent rooms but that shows its age. The Radisson is also in a good location not as upscale as the Hilton, but close to several gay bars.

 

Doubletree - Just a few years old, the Doubletree shares a grungy street with a large hospital and not much else. -- can be daunting at night and not especially comfortable for walking after, say, 7pm (it's not unsafe, but if you're unfamiliar with the area you don't know that).

 

Wyndham Tremont - An old hotel that's been renovated recently, not far from the Doubletree but on an enormously more appealing street. The lobby is grand, but many of the rooms are very small and show the age of the building.

 

Copley Sq Hotel - An old and generally awful place, its main redeeming feature is its location between the Hilton and Copley Sq. It's a hotel that some ultra-cheap tours use, and some unwary people confuse it with the similarly-named, but totally different, Copley Plaza Hotel (now called the Fairmount Copley Plaza).

 

Overall, the Hilton is easily the best of the 5. The Radisson and Doubletree are both ok, but just. The Tremont & Copley Sq are not 3* hotels in my estimation.

[ted]

I've stayed at the Hilton and Sheraton-along with the Marriott and Westin in that area. The Hilton is quite nice. The Sheraton is variable with the rooms in the one tower quite a bit smaller than the rooms in the other. The other two are probably considered 4 star so out on price.