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Boston Omni Parker House Hotel

60 School Street
Rated 8.1 in 2952 reviews

The Boston Omni Parker House Hotel is a historic and elegant establishment situated in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Known for its rich history and unique charm, this hotel offers a distinctive experience to its guests. Opened in 1855, the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel holds the title of the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. Its classic architectural style and luxurious interior design pay homage to its storied past while providing modern amenities to accommodate today's travelers.

The hotel's prime location on Boston's Freedom Trail makes it a convenient choice for those looking to explore the city's historical landmarks. Just a short walk from Boston Common and Beacon Hill, the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel offers guests easy access to renowned attractions, shopping districts, and dining options, allowing for a culturally rich and diverse Boston experience.

Inside, guests will find a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary comfort. The beautifully appointed guest rooms feature plush bedding, tasteful decor, and thoughtful amenities to ensure a restful stay. The dedicated staff is known for their commitment to providing outstanding service, further enhancing the overall guest experience.

Dining at the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel is a treat, with restaurants that offer a variety of culinary delights, including the legendary Parker House Rolls and Boston Cream Pie, both of which originated at this very hotel.

In summary, the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel offers a quintessential Boston experience enveloped in rich history and modern luxury, making it a compelling choice for anyone visiting this vibrant city.

Climate and Weather

January
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 5
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 5°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 8°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 14°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
May
 19°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 24°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
July
 27°
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Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
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Sun hours / day
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Rain free days
September
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Sun hours / day
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Rain free days
October
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
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December
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USS Constitution
USS Constitution
1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat
1.6km / 1mi
Boston and Maine Railroad
Transport company
1.4km / 0.85mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
220m / 240yd
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.64mi
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.93mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
10m / 10yd
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.7km / 0.45mi
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
380m / 420yd
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
0.7km / 0.46mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
1.3km / 0.8mi
USS Cassin Young
USS Cassin Young
1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
1.6km / 1mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
370m / 400yd
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
280m / 310yd
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
480m / 0.3mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
220m / 240yd
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.93mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
1.3km / 0.79mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
90m / 100yd
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
1.1km / 0.7mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.1km / 0.68mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
330m / 360yd
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
160m / 180yd
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
40m / 50yd
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
420m / 460yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
1km / 0.62mi
Big Dig
Big Dig
Highway project
0.7km / 0.42mi
Old North Church
Old North Church
Historic church building in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.65mi
Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.52mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.5km / 0.96mi
New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Public aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
0.9km / 0.53mi
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
0.8km / 0.49mi
Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum
Children's museum
1.1km / 0.66mi
Louisburg Square
Louisburg Square
Human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America
0.7km / 0.44mi
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Public artwork by Penelope Jencks
1.9km / 1.2mi
Statue of Tony DeMarco
Statue of Tony DeMarco
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Quincy Market
Quincy Market
Market hall in Boston
430m / 470yd
Statue of William Lloyd Garrison
Statue of William Lloyd Garrison
Statue of William Lloyd Garrison by Olin Levi Warner in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Old South Church
Old South Church
Church
1.7km / 1mi
Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial
Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 0.99mi
Bust of Patrick Collins
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.5km / 0.94mi
Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams
Sculpture in multiple versions by Anne Whitney
360m / 400yd
Statue of Bill Russell
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
280m / 310yd
Statue of Bobby Orr
Statue of Bobby Orr
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.54mi
Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial
Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
1.2km / 0.73mi

What to do in Boston and near Boston Omni Parker House Hotel

USS Constitution
USS Constitution
1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat
1.6km / 1mi
Boston and Maine Railroad
Transport company
1.4km / 0.85mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
220m / 240yd
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.64mi
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.93mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
10m / 10yd
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.7km / 0.45mi
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
380m / 420yd
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
0.7km / 0.46mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
1.3km / 0.8mi
USS Cassin Young
USS Cassin Young
1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
1.6km / 1mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
370m / 400yd
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
280m / 310yd
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
480m / 0.3mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
220m / 240yd
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.93mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
1.3km / 0.79mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
90m / 100yd
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
1.1km / 0.7mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.1km / 0.68mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
330m / 360yd
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
160m / 180yd
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
40m / 50yd
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
420m / 460yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
1km / 0.62mi
Big Dig
Big Dig
Highway project
0.7km / 0.42mi
Old North Church
Old North Church
Historic church building in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.65mi
Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.52mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.5km / 0.96mi

About Boston

Boston offers a rich blend of history, culture, and education. One of the most significant activities is walking the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that takes you through 16 historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere's House. This self-guided tour provides insights into the city's pivotal role in American history.

Another noteworthy destination is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an extensive collection of art from different periods and cultures. It’s a place where art enthusiasts can explore works ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary pieces.

For those interested in education, visiting Harvard University and its surrounding area in Cambridge is essential. You can stroll through Harvard Yard, take in the architecture, and perhaps visit the Harvard Art Museums, which feature a diverse collection.

The Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, is a lovely spot for a leisurely walk or a picnic. It connects to the Public Garden, where you can see the famous swan boats and beautiful flower beds.

Sports fans might appreciate catching a game at Fenway Park, one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the park's history and atmosphere are worth experiencing.

For a taste of local culture, explore the North End, known for its Italian heritage. You can enjoy authentic cuisine at various restaurants and cafés, and visit the historic Old North Church.

Lastly, a trip to the New England Aquarium provides an engaging experience for all ages, showcasing marine life and offering opportunities for education and conservation awareness. These activities reflect Boston’s unique character and its significance in American history and culture.




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