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A. Most Boston attractions are found in and near Downtown Boston (including the Waterfront) and Back Bay - so those are also the neighborhoods where you'll find the most Boston hotels. You can choose from a wide range of prices and amenities among hotels in these areas.
Most Boston hotels attract both business and leisure travelers. You'll find large hotels, small boutique hotels, Boston luxury hotels, cheap hotels in Boston, and even a few Boston bed and breakfast car rental north vancouver bc options.
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On the other hand, if you want to smoke after you return to your hotel, you'll need to go outside. Boston hotels can charge cleaning fees if you smoke in your room during your stay. If you're planning to sneak a cigarette, beware: some of the cleaning fees are hefty.
A - Yes, if you want to be sure to get a room reservation. In fact, it's absolutely best to book a Boston hotel room in advance. car rental north vancouver bc If you just show up without a reservation, you may spend hours trying to find a room, and will probably end up paying more.
For example, hotels may book up very fast in areas near special car rental north vancouver bc events, such as the Boston Marathon. In addition, hotel rooms can also be difficult to get from early May through car rental north vancouver bc early June when the large number of colleges and universities car rental north vancouver bc in and near the city hold graduation ceremonies.
If you're planning to visit during a period when you know a special event will be underway, car rental north vancouver bc consider making your Boston hotel reservations at least 6 months in advance. Some Back Bay hotels near the Boston Marathon finish line in Copley Square also become fully booked a year ahead.
A number of the older hotels in Boston offer rooms in a variety of sizes at a range of rates. car rental north vancouver bc Not surprisingly, the lowest rates are for the smallest rooms, while the more palatial rooms go for high rates. car rental north vancouver bc Occasionally, if the hotels are not fully booked, you may receive a complimentary upgrade to a larger room. Even if you don't, having a small room at a good rate can be a great way to experience some of Boston's grand hotels.
A - Some do, and some don't. car rental north vancouver bc Almost all of those that don't offer valet parking or can suggest parking garages or lots nearby. car rental north vancouver bc However, if you bring a car, you'll pay dearly for parking in most hotels. Daily parking rates of - hope you're sitting down - $42 and more are not unusual.
If at all possible, leave your car at home and save money. Boston is compact and has an extensive public car rental north vancouver bc transportation car rental north vancouver bc system, so you don't need a car in the city. Plus, parking here is a nightmare if you're not used to it . . . let's just say that streets are narrow, signs are either confusing or non-existent, and parking, as you've already seen, costs a lot of money.
If you want to visit places outside of the city, you can easily rent a car just for the time when you actually need one. Depending on the length of your visit, this may be much cheaper than paying for Boston parking garages.
1) Convenience - Where will you spend most of your time while you're in Boston? Working in the Financial District? Watching the Red Sox play at Fenway Park? Exploring Charlestown and the North End? You'll enjoy the convenience of staying in the neighborhood or section of Boston where you'll car rental north vancouver bc spend most of your time. See Section 1 in our Guide to Boston Hotels to find out which hotels are the neighborhood where you'll spend most of your time.
2) Amenities - Want an indoor pool? A spa? A waterfront location? Do you want to be pampered, or do you prefer to be on your own? Do you crave the coziness of a bed and breakfast? The sleekness of a boutique? Or is a minimalist spot to sleep all you require? And don't forget Pooch - do you need a pet-friendly hotel? Or one that's especially welcoming to families car rental north vancouver bc with children?
If you're interested in certain types of amenities, such as Boston luxury car rental north vancouver bc hotels or Boston waterfront hotels, you'll find hotels in each of these categories in Section 2 of our Guide to Boston Hotels .
3) Cost - Do you want to spend as little as possible, or do you want a splurge hotel? Are you bringing a pet? The hotel will typically charge you either a room cleaning fee, or an additional daily rate for your pet - or both.
A - That depends on a lot of factors. Rates for Boston Mass hotels tend to be highest from late May through car rental north vancouver bc early September, and lowest in winter - especially January, February, and early March. But you'll also find higher rates during leaf-viewing season (Oct - early November), special events (Boston Marathon, college graduations), and holidays such as Thanksgiving and St. Patrick's Day.
Additionally, hotels that attract business travelers during the week such as Financial District hotels may have higher rates during the week, while hotels that attract mainly leisure travelers such as Boston waterfront hotels may have higher weekend rates.
A - Usually you'll find the best rates on the Internet. You can check each hotel's website individually. You can also compare rates at hotel booking services, which sometimes have slightly lower rates and also show Boston hotel packages, which may include extras like a bottle of wine.
On my Boston discount car rental north vancouver bc hotels page , I provide an easy-to-use tool that finds the best rates from over 30 hotel booking services such as Priceline and Travelocity, as well as hotels themselves. It shows you the lowest rates (as well as the others) so that you can choose the hotel and rate that's best for you. It also has reviews from other travelers about each of the Boston Mass hotels.