BOSTON OMNI PARKER HOUSE HOTEL, Boston

Boston Omni Parker House Hotel - A historic downtown landmark with Victorian elegance, rooftop ballroom, and culinary legacy

Dating back to 1855, this 4-star Boston hotel resides at the corner of Tremont and School Streets, where Back Bay meets Downtown Crossing. The Omni Parker House features a 1927 Quincy granite façade and a lobby adorned with marble, American oak paneling, and ornate metalwork. The property houses 551 rooms, Parker's Restaurant - birthplace of the Boston Cream Pie, and 23000 square feet of meeting space including an elevated 3513-square-foot Rooftop Ballroom. A 24-hour fitness center accommodates four guests simultaneously, while the School Street Coffeehouse provides grab-and-go options. The hotel maintains historic elements like Waterford crystal chandeliers and hand-carved woodwork in its dining venues, where culinary luminaries like Emeril Lagasse once worked.

Pros

Located directly on the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston Common

The Rooftop Ballroom offers panoramic city views and crystal chandeliers

Home to Parker's Restaurant, America's longest continuously operating restaurant since 1826

The property features a museum documenting visits from historical figures like Charles Dickens and Mark Twain

Cons

The fitness center limits capacity to four guests at a time

Some rooms are compact, with Economy Petite Singles at 90 square feet