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Article #91: Boston's Seaport Hotel on the HIstoric Harbor

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The flight path into Logan Airport in complimentary water taxi for those that
Boston gives a birds eye view of the don't want to make the easy walk to Long
Civil War era stone fort and star-shaped Wharf. The IMAX Theater is another great
prison, Fort Warren on Georges Island complex at the same wharf, or pick up the
(one of the Boston Islands), guarding one hourly Boston Trolley tour, or walk The
of the most famous harbors in the world - Freedom Trail further on to Fanueil Hall
Boston Harbor - once plied by Clipper where the patriots voiced treason with a
Ships, frigates, and revolutionary split from the Brits.
privateers. The oldest commissioned ship Other packages grant free admission for
in the U.S. Navy, - the U.S.S. the family to the the Children's Museum.
Constitution - sails out to the fort once All packages allow the use of the
a year - on the 4th of July. Seaport's Health Club.
Boston is really where the patriots My favorite Seaport Hotel package is the
fomented their philosophies and oratories "Wedding of Jacqueline Beuvier to John F.
to fire up and forge a new nation on a Kennedy Package" that is presented in
new continent. But the natives to the conjunction with the John F. Kennedy
region once lived on the Boston Islands Library in Boston; 2003 celebrates the
long before battle cries were in the air. 50th anniversary of their wedding (they
I was on my own tea party - at one of were actually married only 10 years), so
Boston's most prestigious hotels in the the package probably won't be repeated.
newly renovated Old Boston Harbor area. You should visit the library/museum for
The Seaport Hotel is ranked as one of the the exhibit, where you will see Jackie's
best places to stay according to readers wedding dress, her emerald and diamond
who placed it on the Gold List in the engagement ring, and color footage of the
2003 Condé Naste Traveler Magazine poll. reception.
The best way to get from Logan Airport to The Seaport also offers "Weekend Fitness
the Seaport Hotel is by sea - on the city Escapes", "Romance Packages", a
water taxi ($10), but you have to jump on "Commuter's Rest Package" and a
the Checkerboard Fleet tender because it "Grandparents Getaway Package", but I am
is the only one that goes to the old certain the sales staff is creating even
wharf area. The Checkerboard Fleet has other packages for your pleasure.
the most Boston Bay stops from the I am always interested in anything
Harborside Hyatt where you embark, with nautical, so the appeal of the "Spirit of
direct service to the entire Boston Boston Cruise Package" piqued my
waterfront: interest. You dine and dance the night on
The Checkerboard Fleet services Anthony's the luxurious private yacht Spirit of
Pier 4, Fan Pier, U.S. Courthouse, Boston, cruising the inner Boston Harbor.
Barking Crab Restaurant, Museum Wharf Maybe you will get a chance to toss tea
Congress Street, Long Wharf at overboard. Then you stay overnight at the
Christopher Columbus Park (the main wharf Seaport Hotel with full buffet breakfast
for downtown Boston), Faneuil Hall/Quincy in the morning.
Market, Louis Wharf, Burroughs Wharf, I was checking my email in the "off the
North Station/Fleet Center, Constitution lobby" kiosk's solo computer when I
Marina and the U.S.S. Constitution learned of the Seaport Hotel's separate
(berthed in Charlestown), Shipyard 24-hour business center with high speed
Quarters Marina, and the Boston Boat Yard internet access. Then I found out each
and Marina. Call the fleet at 617 room is complete with a dataport, and the
422-0392 or catch the Harborside Hyatt hotel has gone wireless.
airport ground shuttle to the docks, ring Well, hi WiFi. No need for the 24-hour
the big brass bell, and the taxi pulls up Concierge, except I still like the
right to the watery curb. The boats even personal touch when arranging sailing
service the FleetBoston Pavilion steps trips because the concierge knows the
from the Seaport Hotel where I caught the skippers personally.
performance of Jack Johnson the first The Seaport offers a few transportation
night I was in town. Conventioneers options for guests interested in visiting
attending conferences at the World Trade other areas of Boston. The South Station
Center across the street from the Seaport shuttle, which runs Monday - Friday,
Hotel are offered easy access to a superb providing convenient access to the MBTA's
hotel setting. For return visits to the red line subway and from there, they can
airport, the doorman, concierge, or hotel connect to the green and orange lines.
front desk can order a a tender to pick Additionally, the Seaport Hotel operates
you uo. a shuttle on Saturdays going to South
Beantown native and taxi driver Station and Faneuil Hall. The Concierge
(sailor?), Bill, pointed out the Seaport can make arrangements for other private
Hotel from the water's edge. The Boston ground transportation, including service
Harbor and wharf area has been undergoing by BostonCoach. The water shuttle,
a tremendous refit, renovation, and operated in partnership with the MBTA,
refurbishing, and although the Seaport leaves from the World Trade Center and
Hotel is quite new (opened May 1, 1998), stops at the U.S. Courthouse (providing
the Federalist Revival architectural access to the Children's Museum and Tea
style makes the 17-story tower a seamless Party Ship), and Lovejoy Wharf (access to
blend with the older warehouse brickwork. the North End and other historical
I enjoy places that do not become garish monuments).
from their surroundings, and it is I felt it was time to check out the old
evident that much thought went into the historic waterfront that has seen
hotel's planning. centuries of use. Everyone at the hotel
I reasoned that the Seaport Hotel's is knowledgeable of their neighborhood.
proximity to the World Trade Center The bellman directed me to the East Wharf
across the street was why it has been area to find out his favorite local "No
bestowed all those "best of" award, Name Restaurant". After a dark walk down
including: "The Pinnacle Award" from a cobblestoned quay stretching the length
Successful Meetings Magazine; "The Inner of long rows of brick warehouses, I found
Circle Award" from Associations Meetings the second story fishery packed with
Magazine; "The Excellence of the East locals crowding in before the FleetBoston
Award" from Meetings East Magazine; "The arena concert beating in the nightscape
Planner's Choice Award; and "The Gold Key background. I found a stool quickly at
Award" from Meetings and Conventions the bar and ordered the famous clam
Magazine. chowder from "Pop" who has been serving
The World Trade Center juts over the drinks here since the revolt.
water offering 250,000 feet of exhibition After the FleetBoston concert I relaxed
space, with the 425-guest room Seaport in the Seaport's lobby lounge bar near
Hotel offering an additional 17,000 total the 4-Diamond, 110-seat, non-smoking,
square feet of convention space and a Aura Restaurant. The Aura is a signature
luxurious 8,200 square foot ballroom. You cuisine winner in Boston, allowing kids
can even register at the hotel at the under 12 free dining with adults with the
World Trade Center. How is that for "Vacation By The Sea Package".
convenient? The hotel offers expert Aura Executive Chef John Merrill grew up
meeting planning staff with ResourcePlus on Long Island, New York, and has been a
services. The hotel is also close to fish cutter since his teens. After
Boston's financial district (guests degrees at the Culinary Institute of
receive complimentary shuttle service), America in Hartford, Connecticut, he
Most of these awards were granted for the served as Rounds Cook, Sous Chef and
Seaport's high level of service, quality Banquet Chef for many prestigious resorts
of food and beverage, flexible function on the East Coast, including the Reach
space, and good value on room rates. But Resort in Key West, Florida, and the
I found that the hotel is also a great Boston Harbor Hotel, where he was the
family destination getaway. Garde Manage Chef. Since the Seaport's
Upon check in the front desk issues kids 1998 opening Chef Merrill has been
swim goggles, a sea themed gift, and Ben creating many award winning culinary
and Jerry's Phish Food ice cream - presentations with elegant dining
delivered to your room, with the overlooking the harbor lights.
"Vacation By The Sea Package". The kids He selects specialty New England farmers
will love the pool in the Health Center - and purveyors for fresh homegrown
it has piped in underwater music! ingredients that are blended splendidly
The hotel has developed various vacation into wonderful textures and flavors. You
packages, including a late June to after may have caught him on "Ready, Set, Cook"
Labor Day "Vacation By The Sea" offer on the Food Network, or at the Boston
that comes with a four pack of tickets to Wine Expo, which the Seaport Hotel
the New England Aquarium, with sponsors.






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