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Hotel Information: This Boston hotel’s roomy lobby, furnished with stuffed chairs and upholstered sofas, doubles as an art gallery with changing exhibits by emerging local artists. The hotel, which is entirely smoke-free, caters to business and leisure travelers, as well as guests who appreciate its proximity to several major hospitals.
Amenity highlights: Within the larger Boston hotel complex is the Longwood Galleria mall with its diverse dining options, specialty shops, ATM banking, beauty salon, and chemical-free dry cleaning. Access to the neighboring FITCORP Athletic Club is available to guests at a discount.
Insider tip: Two of Boston’s finest museums are within three blocks of the hotel. Besides the well-known Museum of Fine Arts, there is the eclectic Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a recreation of a Venetian villa featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures collected by its late patron. Among the artwork are paintings by Titian and John Singer Sargent.
Rooms
The Boston hotel’s 161 guestrooms have complimentary wireless and high-speed Internet access, as well as cable TV with premium channels. Faintly striped taupe walls and dark speckled carpeting complement blue, pink, and yellow patterned bedspreads and cherry-wood furniture. Amenities at the Best Western Boston The Inn at Longwood include complimentary local calls and Nintendo video-game consoles (surcharge).
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Voice mail
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Within two blocks of the hotel are a playground, large soccer field, and tennis and basketball courts. Guests receive discounted access to the FITCORP Athletic Club across the street.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Adjoining the Best Western Boston complex is the Longwood Galleria, which offers a diverse food court, ATM banking, a chemical-free dry cleaning service, and salon and beauty services. A sunny conference room with a 400-person capacity may be subdivided for special functions, while the Boston hotel’s Grille & Bar is open from early in the morning until late at night, serving generous portions of American-style cuisine. A lounge on the 25th floor has a large screen TV and access to a seasonal rooftop patio. Complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet is available to guests in the lobby.
Self parking:
$17 per 24-hour period (fee subject to change). Parking garage. In/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
- Concierge desk
- Technology helpdesk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary) (discount for guests)
- Pool table nearby
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking (secure)
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Number of rooms: 161
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Medical assistance available
- Tour assistance
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Beauty services
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning service
- Television in lobby
- Video library
- Elevator/lift
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Smoke-free property
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children, 18 and younger, who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit is required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Longwood Grille & Bar - Mosaic-tiled mirrors, large leafy plants, and funky blue light fixtures that dangle from the ceiling contribute to this restaurant’s lively atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Longwood Grille seats approximately 170 diners and offers generous portions of American cuisine. In addition to daily specials and a weekend buffet, a children’s menu and heart-healthy meals are available. A flat-screen TV overlooks a sleek bar in the built-in lounge, where microbrews are on tap and libations are served until 1:30 AM.
Longwood Galleria Food Court - Multiple vendors located within the hotel’s larger galleria complex offer burgers, burritos, subs, pizza, and sushi. Hours of operation vary among vendors.
Address
342 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
USA
Nearest major airport:
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Area:
Boston (and vicinity), Massachusetts, United States of America
