By Amy L. Gouger
Whale watching is a popular tourist activity in the New England states. Common must-sees for tourists cruising for water-borne mammals include the endangered humpback whale and Atlantic right whale. The New England Aquarium in
Boston transports visitors via its ship, the Voyager III, through crisp waters to spot these mammoths---the ship is complete with an on-board aquatics expert, snack bar and seating. Tours are hosted only during the typical whale-watching months from April through October.
Three-star hotels near the New England Aquarium include the Boston Marriott Copley Place, the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers and the Bulfinch Hotel.
Boston Marriott Copley Place
The Boston Marriot Copley Place hotel sits close to the New England Aquarium. It takes pride in its historic Back Bay location and its awards won for excellence in service. The hotel consists of 38 floors, 1,100 guest rooms and 47 suites. More than 35 meeting rooms make up 65,000 square feet of meeting space, and two levels are dedicated to concierge services.
Amenities for Boston Marriott Copley Place include coffee maker, parking, maid service, kitchenette, vending machines, valet parking, AM/FM alarm clock, exercise gym, coffee shop, business center, safe, room service, secretarial service, pool, ironing board, wake-up service, meeting facilities, video checkout, express check in, iron, 24-hour room service, ice machine, safe deposit box, lounge, express checkout, radio, in-room movies, concierge desk, ATM, high-speed Internet, cable television, car rental desk, news stand, hairdryer, tennis, restaurant, free newspaper and phone with data port.
Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(617) 236-5800
www.marriott.com
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
This hotel claims a rich history and is a historic landmark in Boston. It began in 1927 with a man bent on making a grand hotel of untold magnitude on American soil. The man, E.M. Statler, created a 15-floor hotel that claims to be a "city within a city." Amenities for Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers include a health club, restaurant, high-speed/Wi-Fi Internet, room service, handicapped rooms/facilities, conference facilities, concierge and business center. A smoke-free policy is in place.
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
50 Park Plaza at Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-2000
www.bostonparkplaza.com
Bulfinch Hotel
The Bulfinch Hotel has an unusual triangular shape, encompassing nine floors. Its dining option, the Flat Iron Tapas Bar, is named for the unusual shape. The hotel's location puts it close to many great sights as well as the New England Aquarium.
Amenities for Bulfinch Hotel include telephone, room service, coffee maker, laundry services, parking, television with cable, concierge, safe deposit box, fitness center, 24-hour front desk, lounge, restaurant, handicapped rooms, express checkout, AM/FM alarm clock, modem lines in-room and business center. Besides tourists, the hotel also caters to government and business travelers.
Bulfinch Hotel
107 Merrimac St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 624-0202
www.bulfinchhotel.com
About the Author:
Amy L. Gouger holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Stroudsburg University. Previously a technical agent, she now serves as a ghostwriter and contributor to various online publications.
