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    dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    Suziemay said:

    pawlowski1097 said:

    Suziemay said:

    JimmyV said:

    Suziemay said:

    Anyone have thoughts on Sheraton vs Hilton in Back Bay?

    Been to meetings at both but never stayed in either. From my experience they are exactly what you would expect. Maybe a little older but nice enough. They are right across the street from each other and in a great location for Fenway.
    Thanks! Debating between one of these or paying a bit more for the Commonwealth that's closer to Fenway. Hotels in Boston aren't cheap!
    Join the commonwealth party if it's in the budget. Never stayed here but it's super close and heard great things. I lucked out and booked it before a 60% price increase.
    Considering... :)
    I've stayed in both the Sheraton and the Hilton, and I prefer the Hilton. Rooms are nicer, and you avoid most of the convention crowd.

    The Commonwealth was the final nail in the coffin that buried Kenmore Square, so I have scruples.

    But I hear it's nice.
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    rustneversleepsrustneversleeps The Motel of Lost Companions Posts: 2,209
    ed243421 said:

    who's hosting the pool party?

    Any action at the beaches over by Doubletree Bayside? may be getting a couple days in at the beach Thursday and Saturday.
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    dankind said:

    Suziemay said:

    pawlowski1097 said:

    Suziemay said:

    JimmyV said:

    Suziemay said:

    Anyone have thoughts on Sheraton vs Hilton in Back Bay?

    Been to meetings at both but never stayed in either. From my experience they are exactly what you would expect. Maybe a little older but nice enough. They are right across the street from each other and in a great location for Fenway.
    Thanks! Debating between one of these or paying a bit more for the Commonwealth that's closer to Fenway. Hotels in Boston aren't cheap!
    Join the commonwealth party if it's in the budget. Never stayed here but it's super close and heard great things. I lucked out and booked it before a 60% price increase.
    Considering... :)
    I've stayed in both the Sheraton and the Hilton, and I prefer the Hilton. Rooms are nicer, and you avoid most of the convention crowd.

    The Commonwealth was the final nail in the coffin that buried Kenmore Square, so I have scruples.

    But I hear it's nice.
    Damn you, I had all but decided on the Sheraton, I'm partial to Starwood Hotels because they treat me nice :)

    Although, now contemplating a splurge on the Mandarin! :D
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    dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    ^^^Ooh la la!
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    ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,634
    rustneversleeps said:

    ed243421 said:

    who's hosting the pool party?

    Any action at the beaches over by Doubletree Bayside? may be getting a couple days in at the beach Thursday and Saturday.
    I know a place where the beer flows like wine and beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    ed243421 said:

    rustneversleeps said:

    ed243421 said:

    who's hosting the pool party?

    Any action at the beaches over by Doubletree Bayside? may be getting a couple days in at the beach Thursday and Saturday.
    I know a place where the beer flows like wine and beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano
    well go stuff your face with salmon then....
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    Mookies UncleMookies Uncle Posts: 65
    edited February 2016
    ed243421 said:



    I know a place where the beer flows like wine and beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano

    JWPearl said:



    well go stuff your face with salmon then....

    Oh I don't know Ed, the French are assholes
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    fanofzsfanofzs NYC Posts: 507
    edited March 2016
    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />
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    PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,240
    Its do-able, but a bit long. Going down Mountfort Street after you cross the B.U. Bridge and crossing Beacon and cutting through the parking lot will be a little more direct and quicker than going down Comm. Ave. (as it says there it would save you about 2 minutes), should be a fairly safe route either way. Just have to be careful crossing memorial Drive and Comm. Ave, busy roads.
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    STIKYHANDZSTIKYHANDZ Posts: 71
    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advise as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    Staying at the same place. Quick Uber.
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    MM212683MM212683 Posts: 1
    What about the Hampton inn?
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    fanofzsfanofzs NYC Posts: 507
    Thanks for the advice guys.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,930
    MM212683 said:

    What about the Hampton inn?

    On Mass Ave? I wouldn't recommend it. Not the best area.
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    stevenflowstevenflow Posts: 51
    Just booked a room @ http://www.midtownhotel.com for $159 for Fenway 1, good price :)
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    stevenflowstevenflow Posts: 51
    The price has changed, higher.
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    DalirockDalirock Posts: 69
    The T runs to 1am Uber works well in Boston also plenty of cabs
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    pgh_danpgh_dan Posts: 26
    Anyone know about the Doubletree downtown? Can't decide on a hotel.
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    duffmannduffmann PHILLY Posts: 475
    Has anyone ever stayed at the Charlesmark? Is there a bar/restaurant on site? Please give me some info on the area, THANKS!
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    the_donthe_don Posts: 512
    FYI for those still looking - I just booked 4 nights at Copley House through Hotels.com - $526.48 all in.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,930
    duffmann said:

    Has anyone ever stayed at the Charlesmark? Is there a bar/restaurant on site? Please give me some info on the area, THANKS!

    I've never stayed there but we used to recommend it to clients when I worked in the area. The Globe (pretty good bar) is no more than two or three doors away. Plus you are right on Boylston Street and right in Copley Square. At least 10-15 bars in a 4 or 5 block radius...many of them between you and Fenway.
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    duffmannduffmann PHILLY Posts: 475
    JimmyV said:

    duffmann said:

    Has anyone ever stayed at the Charlesmark? Is there a bar/restaurant on site? Please give me some info on the area, THANKS!

    I've never stayed there but we used to recommend it to clients when I worked in the area. The Globe (pretty good bar) is no more than two or three doors away. Plus you are right on Boylston Street and right in Copley Square. At least 10-15 bars in a 4 or 5 block radius...many of them between you and Fenway.
    Thanks for the visual Jimmy V! Sounds like a happening area....
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    Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,253
    How about coffee? Suggestions? Which district?
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    SP218311SP218311 Boston, MA Posts: 170
    Ms. Haiku said:

    How about coffee? Suggestions? Which district?

    IMHO, the best coffee shop in the city is either Thinking Cup (Back Bay, on Newbury Street) or Render (South End, on Columbus Ave). Hot coffee, espresso (and espresso drinks), and cold brew are all killer. Thinking Cup uses Stumptown beans, not sure what Render is using. Enjoy!
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    jethrojam420jethrojam420 Foxborough MA Posts: 1,075
    Ms. Haiku said:

    How about coffee? Suggestions? Which district?

    Bostonians don't like strong coffee. There are coffee shops around, but it's not common like seattle or NYC. But on the bright side you can't go 3 feet without seeing a dunks.
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    Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,253
    jethrojam420 said:

    Ms. Haiku said:

    How about coffee? Suggestions? Which district?

    Bostonians don't like strong coffee. There are coffee shops around, but it's not common like seattle or NYC. But on the bright side you can't go 3 feet without seeing a dunks.
    OMG, I remember this issue from 2006! I asked the same question in 2006 and most people recommended Dunkin Donuts. Luckily, I found a cafe within the Boston Society of Architects building, and a cafe during a long walk. Time for me to put my adventure goggles on!
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    Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,253
    SP218311 said:

    Ms. Haiku said:

    How about coffee? Suggestions? Which district?

    IMHO, the best coffee shop in the city is either Thinking Cup (Back Bay, on Newbury Street) or Render (South End, on Columbus Ave). Hot coffee, espresso (and espresso drinks), and cold brew are all killer. Thinking Cup uses Stumptown beans, not sure what Render is using. Enjoy!
    Awesome!
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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,820
    Anyone for thoughts on the Collonade? Thanks
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    BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,555
    pledgeagrievance said:

    Anyone for thoughts on the Collonade? Thanks

    Stayed there 10 years ago for the marathon. It's an awesome property. I have been told, by someone who stays there every year for the marathon, that it has only improved.

    But seriously pricey as seemingly most Boston hotels of quality are.
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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,820
    Bump
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    rbhesterrbhester Posts: 212
    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
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