Most rooms are small and fairly basic . Service gets mixed reviews. If you like luxury touches or up

If you've experienced the shock of checking Boston hotel rates recently, you know that at least some parts of the American economy have recovered. travel last minute deals bargains Finding low rates is no longer easy, but so worthwhile when you save hundreds of dollars.
The Charlesmark Hotel is one of those rare gems in the perfect location (right across from the Boston Marathon finish line in Copley Square) with gorgeous high-end custom furnishings and lots of luxe touches - and great rates!
So what's the catch ? Size...with only 40 rooms, this sought-after travel last minute deals bargains owner-operated boutique hotel is often fully booked! So if you want to stay here, you need to be aggressive about booking as early as possible.
The small, contemporary boutique Hotel 140 (that's it at the top of this page) is part of an upscale mixed-use complex in Boston's elegant former YWCA building, built in 1929 and now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Best of all, you get an excellent Back Bay location. Hotel 140 is directly across from I.M. Pei's soaring glass-sided John Hancock travel last minute deals bargains Tower, and only one short block from magnificent Copley Square. The hotel is also near the Back Bay Train/Subway station, the South End, Bay Village, and the Theatre District.
Sporting the architectural design of a 1950s Boston motel (which is what it used to be), the popular travel last minute deals bargains Midtown Hotel offers fairly basic decor - plus a small outdoor pool and a great Back Bay location just down the street from the much swankier Colonnade Hotel .
Don't worry . . . what you'll give up in return for cost savings at these hotels are amenities. Boston's centrally-located inexpensive hotels tend to be small - no conference facilities, huge banquet halls, or fancy meeting rooms.
The following 3 hotels are not for everyone. But if they meet your needs and the rates compare well with other options, you may find a big bargain. Read the reviews carefully to make sure they're a good fit for you.
Located in the heart of Boston's downtown travel last minute deals bargains Financial District near the Freedom Trail, Boston Harbor waterfront, and Faneuil Hall, Club Quarters is a private hotel - there's no lobby and you must have a key to get in. It targets business travelers, and also works well for 1 or 2 leisure travelers.
Visitors love or hate the Milner Hotel. Built in 1877 and one of the country's oldest continuously operating hotels, the Milner has a terrific location at the edge of the Theatre District, close to many wonderful restaurants.
Most rooms are small and fairly basic . Service gets mixed reviews. If you like luxury touches or updated decor or concierge service, you should stay elsewhere. However, if you like the convenient location and don't care about aesthetics or amenities, you'll love the Milner's bargain rates.
Boston Common Hotel also offers bargain rates in a fabulous travel last minute deals bargains location - so let me quickly travel last minute deals bargains tell you about the 2 drawbacks to this affordable Boston conference hotel situated next to Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower in Back Bay's Copley Square.
First, decor is basic and needs updating to bring it up to the expectations of its splendid location in upscale Back Bay. Second, John Hancock Insurance Company (which owns the property) often uses the entire hotel for corporate events, meaning travel last minute deals bargains no rooms are available.
But occasionally, you can find rates at mid-range hotels that are as low or lower than what you might find at inexpensive Boston hotels. For example, accommodations catering primarily to business travelers may be pricey during the week but offer great weekend rates.
Across the street from MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) and Beacon Hill, and just a short walk from TD Garden travel last minute deals bargains where the Bruins and Celtics play, the Holiday Inn offers an excellent location for reasonable rates. But discounts and specials here can sometimes really sweeten the deal!
Located in Downtown travel last minute deals bargains Boston next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the luxe Millennium Bostonian Hotel puts you close to everything: historic sites along the Freedom travel last minute deals bargains Trail, sightseeing cruises departing from the waterfront, wonderful restaurants and nightlife. Find a cheap rate here? Grab it!
Great location across from Tufts Medical Center on the edge of the Theatre District and Chinatown - you'll enjoy dining in the wonderful Chinese and other Asian restaurants nearby. The Downtown Doubletree caters to business travelers, so you can sometimes find very attractive rates, especially on weekends.
travel last minute deals bargains Marriott's Courtyard Tremont offers a terrific Theatre District location right down the street from the glitzier travel last minute deals bargains (and considerably pricier) W Hotel. travel last minute deals bargains It also gives you easy access to lots of great restaurants in Chinatown and the South End - use the money you save on rates for some memorable meals!
Tucked away in a gorgeous 1800s building on a quite side street in the trendy Back Bay neighborhood , the hotel is just around the corner from Copley Square, one of the city's loveliest plazas. You'll have the city's best restaurants and shopping travel last minute deals bargains nearby, and you can walk to most major attractions.
The huge 500+ room Hyatt Regency's location in the middle of the Theatre District and Chinatown is also near the Financial District, making the hotel popular with business and vacation travelers. At some times of the year, you can find deals here - so it's always smart to check.
Bulfinch Hotel's location near TD Garden puts it close to Faneuil Hall Market, Beacon Hill, and Government Center - 3 good reasons why you'll want to look here for attractive rates whenever the Bruins, Celtics, or top performers are NOT playing at the Garden. You'll also enjoy all the great Irish pubs and sports bars in the neighborhood.
The Hilton Financial District's downtown location puts it only a few blocks from the waterfront. Weekday rates at this popular near-luxe business hotel tend to be high, but look for bargains on the weekend when savvy leisure travelers travel last minute deals bargains get to enjoy all the amenities, including larger travel last minute deals bargains than average (for Boston) rooms.
Gorgeous hotel in an excellent location. I'm always surprised when I see relatively low rates at the Marriott Copley Place, because there's no obvious reason for it. Maybe Marriott just doesn't notice how expensive travel last minute deals bargains comparable Back Bay hotels are. Always check rates here - you may find a bargain!
At certain times of the year, such as Labor Day weekend when everyone heads to the beach for the last days of summer, almost every hotel on the city is on sale. If your timing is right, you can sometimes find amazing rates at some of Boston's best hotels, such as the Park Plaza Hotel Boston, the Lenox Hotel , and the Omni Parker Hotel.
Why? These are older (but beautifully renovated) hotels, with wide ranges of room sizes - no cookie-cutter rooms here! You'll sometimes travel last minute deals bargains find the smaller rooms at a BIG discount. I've seen them at rates even lower than what you'd normally expect at Boston discount hotels.
Many of the hotels here, including a couple of the most inexpensive Boston hotels, offer specials and packages. Some of these will save you money (occasionally big money), while others save you time by bundling popular travel last minute deals bargains amenities in with your room rate.
Usually specials are hotel discounts for certain nights, or perhaps a free night if you stay for 3-4 nights. If you're planning a 4-day trip, or have flexibility travel last minute deals bargains about when you come, these Boston hotel specials are definitely worth seeking out.
By contrast, Boston hotel packages usually bundle special travel last minute deals bargains services or amenities with the cost of your room. Typical package items might be free tickets to a destination such as the Museum of Fine Arts or an attraction such as a Fenway Park tour, or a complimentary meal such as breakfast travel last minute deals bargains or dinner in the hotel's restaurant. You'll also find Boston hotel packages based on themes, such as Romance or Golf.
Sometimes, you'll find the best special deals and great rates at Boston luxury hotels. Here are 3 luxury travel last minute deals bargains hotels where you can occasionally snag amazing special packages for great rates, especially during winter months:
You may find hotels with lower rates in Boston neighborhoods outside of the city center such South Boston and Allston, and also in some Boston suburbs. However, many of these hotels on the outskirts are not near subway stations. The time and expense of getting to and parking in central Boston will make any savings quickly disappear, along with a chunk of your precious vacation time.
In general, you're better off looking for inexpensive Boston hotels within the city's central neighborhoods - Downtown, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, the North End, the West End/Government Center, travel last minute deals bargains Fenway, and Charlestown. If your plans include Cambridge, then look for hotels near Harvard Square, Central Square, or MIT/Kendall Square.
However, Best Western Hotel Tria in West Cambridge is an 8-10 minute walk from the Alewife station travel last minute deals bargains on the subway's Red Line, and is worth considering . . . IF you can find low rates. From Alewife, you're about 10 minutes from Harvard travel last minute deals bargains Square in Cambridge and about 18 - 20 minutes from downtown Boston locations. You'll usually find much better rates in winter than in summer. Daily rates for parking (as of July, 2010) are $12 versus the $42 at many downtown Boston hotels.
Sometimes, you may be planning a couple of Boston activities plus other excursions outside of the city. At other times, hotels in Boston and Cambridge fill up due to conventions or graduations. This is when looking for inexpensive Boston hotels in the suburbs may make sense.
Good areas to try are Lexington, Waltham, Newton, and Needham. They're reasonably close to the Mass Pike (which comes into Boston from the west), Route 128 (which circles Boston), and Route 2, which goes to the Alewife subway station on the Red Line.
Co-located at the same site, both of these Westin/Starwood hotels feature cool design and great amenities. Element targets the extended stay market. About 10 minutes to Red Line/Alewife station, assuming normal (non-rush hour) traffic:
If you find a great rate of, say, $125 per night at an inexpensi