Omni Parker House

Stay right on the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston at this opulent 19th-century hotel with farm-to-table restaurant and rooftop ballroom.

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Address

60 School St Boston , MA 02108 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes

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Presidential Libraries

The Parker House has many claims to fame, including when John F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for US Congress in 1946. Something to contemplate while eating the Boston Cream Pie invented in-house.

Annette Beetz

Had spontaneous dinner w/ a friend; great drinks, small, but good menu, I recommend the oysters. Very friendly , but unobtrusive service. Great atmosphere, must go & see.

Food Network

Nothing beats a slice of Boston Cream Pie at Omni Parker House. This decadent dessert has two layers of sponge cake with a pastry cream in between, topped with a layer of chocolate ganache . Read more

Stephanie

The carrot cake is gluten free and it's to die for. The Boston creme pie is good but love the carrot cake . Reserve a spot at "the kennedy table," where JFK proposed to Jackie

R D

boston cream pie takes you to dessert heaven. $10 a piece shareable for two, but if you love desserts don't share :)

Jasmine Rodriguez

Extra outlets on side of desk...you have to sign up for their loyalty club to get the complimentary wifi and free water.....park a block away I'm a parking garage ...a lot cheaper then the hotel valet

Nicole

PERFECT LOCATION! Less than a half mile walk from Quincy market and other attractions , rooms on the smaller side (the bathroom especially) but still very comfortable ! Wifi is $9.95 a day

Russ Wakelin

Historic hotel extremely well maintained with great service and food. Both "Boston Cream Pie " and "Parker House Rolls" were invented here. Try both!

Gabe Madrid

Get the Boston Cream Pie and Biscuits - they were invented here!

Timothy Tanner

It has had amazing guest. For example: FDR, JFK, Bill Clinton, Ho Chi Minh, Malcolm X, Emeril Lagasse, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Babe Ruth and several more celebrities. The food is excellent.

Jenn

Wow! What a great hotel - really nice people, super fast wifi , too. Breakfast was awesome and saved the hassle of getting made up to go out in the morning. :)

Tony Scannell

You want history? You got history. The walls in this place talk. Great for a late night scotch . Ask the bartender to tell you a story.

Gary Barrett

A famous hotel in historic Boston. Home of the original Boston Crème Pie !

Parents Magazine

Escape to the Freedom Trail Suite with bunk beds , beanbags, a chalkboard wall, and Colonial costumes . Don't miss a slice of Boston Cream Pie -- hotel chefs have been serving it since 1855. Read more

Thalia Karanasiou

Traditional Benedict eggs were so good! Nice ambience.

Adam Soontharotoke

What a beautiful, historical landmark hotel in the heart of Boston. The history combined with the elegance makes it a must-stay. The housekeeping was phenomenal. Reserve a room with a view .

Jason Stringer

Make sure you sign up for their loyalty club: free morning coffee or juice to you room, free pressed clothes , free newspaper, free shoe polishing

IWalked Audio Tours

Most haunted hotel in New England. Founder Harvey Parker said to haunt 10th floor. Guests have complained of rocking chairs creeking here despite none on premise. More info in haunted blog. <LINK> Read more

Paul Headley

I will stay here every time I return. Decent rooms with super comfy beds and amazing concierge service.

Zachary Fry

Oldest still running hotel in America and Home of Boston Cream Pie mmm

Rich Watson

Great location walking distance to almost anything. I stay here on business every other month and it's a home away from home.

IWalked Audio Tours

Longest continuously operated hotel in U.S. John Wilkes Booth stayed here & practiced at nearby shooting gallery before his fateful journey to DC. Emeril Lagasse worked here. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more

Crystal Ward

Boston Creme Pie , to die for and the mimoses isn't bad either ;)

Emily Baer

Amazing view at the rooftop bar , beautiful interior and a boston tourist must go!

HISTORY

The ghost of this historic hotel 's original owner, Harvey Parker , is said to wander the halls and walk through walls. Room 303 was reported to be the most haunted until it was turned into a closet.

Logan Miller

Fantastic hotel right in the thick of things. Riddled with some amazing history.

Eliza

Sign up for the free Select Guest program and get free wi-fi, complimentary beverages and a special goodie bag for the kiddies!

Jake Smith

Hit up The Last Hurrah in the lobby if you are staying here but don't want to venture too far out. It's a class establishment.

Lunnylenlen

Had the lobster roll with baked beans , more like a lobster salad roll . Beans taste like regular canned sweet beans. The schrod was so so. The MA cream pie is good, it is more “cakey” than I expected.

Tiffany Mayer

A must when playing tourist in Boston. Feels like a throwback to another era plus the Boston cream pie is swoon worthy.

Stuart Kuntz

Great service from a friendly staff in an historic hotel . Excellent downtown location.

What's Good Here

You have to order the Boston Cream Pie . It was invented at this historic place.

Otel.com

The Parker's Bar is a nice place to hang out; it features great drinks and a fireplace as well as stained-glass windows.

heathr gold

I recommend staying here. Quiet . Old hotels have thick walls! A bath! Great location. Good eats.

Christine S.

When visiting the Parker House Bar - ask for Joy. She is a peach !!! Don't forget to have the Boston Creme Pie !

Alf 86

Nice hotel ,the room we got was very small but other rooms mightn't be.but good hotel good location

Alberto Bastos

Sign up as Select Guest before check-in: it's free and full of advantages. For instance, wifi access without additional charge :)

Hanna Choconora

It was in this hotel that Boston cream pie – really a layered cake with custard filling and chocolate glaze on top – was concocted in 1855.

Daniel Tewfik

The place where it all started, come for a Boston Cream Pie and some tea .

Paige Welch

Ask for the blood and sand cocktail and of course the Boston Cream pie

Susan Walsh

Go to the Conceirge Desk and ask for a free copy of the Omni Parker House History Book . Great stories of America's Most Historic Hotel . They might even take you on a tour of the hotel .

Allison Kaminski

Boston creme pies were supposedly invented here ... A lot of history in one little hotel ... Oh and they say it's haunted ????

Guy

Great history here. Saturday Club (Boston/Nat'l literary icons such as Longfellow, Emerson, & Holmes, Sr) would meet here. Malcom X, Emeril Lagasse & Hô Chí Minh worked here too. Check link for more. Read more

Pamela Newberry

Join their loyalty program Select Guest for free wifi and coffee delivered to your room!

J L

Public Bathroom Pro-tip: They are not located in the lobby of this historic hotel . Instead, go up the stairwell by the Parker restaurant to the mezzanine floor.

Kendal Johnson

Beautiful hotel , filled with history.

Onur Avcı

Boston Cream pie just cake ????the Otel is fantastic.

Alan Boughey

The atmosphere in the lobby is great. Warm and welcoming

Karla North

Their restaurant has delicious clam chowder . The Boston Cream Pie is amazing too!

Rich Gallagher

There's a crazy old woman in the lobby that will shush your conversation. She knows all the employees names so I guess she lives here or something.

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