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1855

Omni Parker House

Boston, Massachusetts
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60 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Original Property Opened in 1855 Historic Hotels of America member since 2006
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The longest continuously operating hotel in the United States, the Omni Parker House has been a Boston landmark since 1855. It has hosted every American president since Ulysses S. Grant, as well as meetings of the Saturday Club, whose literary members famously intertwined their history with that of the hotel’s. Here, Longfellow drafted Paul Revere’s Ride, and Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of A Christmas Carol. Today, this magnificent property is an upscale hotel featuring first-class amenities throughout, 551 luxurious guestrooms and suites, three dining options, and 23,000 square feet of event space. Ideally located on Boston’s Freedom Trail, it offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern-day conveniences.

Discover

  • Pass through the sculpted bronze doors of the Omni Parker House and discover the charm and timeless beauty of the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States, making it a true Boston landmark. Marvel at the spectacular lobby, which features intricately carved wooden ceiling detail and columns, as well as ornate gold elevators.
  • Step into Parker’s Restaurant and marvel at the Waterford crystal chandeliers and the ornate hand-carved woodwork of this Grand Dame restaurant. Parker’s Restaurant served as the meeting place of the Saturday Club of literary greats during the Golden Age of Literature including Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
  • Discover the historic Press Room, which features rich carved mahogany wood details and a working fireplace. The Press Room was where John F. Kennedy made his first public speech at the age of seven during his grandfather’s birthday party, and was also where Kennedy announced his candidacy for senator and where he held his bachelor party.

Explore

  • Explore the iconic Freedom Trail and see Revolutionary War history come to life by walking the 2.5 miles that lead to 16 nationally significant historic sites, which include the Paul Revere House, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.
  • Explore Beacon Hill, one of Boston’s most exclusive neighborhoods where politicians, poets, and philanthropists have made their home. Filled with cobblestone streets as well as Federal and Greek Revival-style architecture, the neighborhood brings visitors to the Massachusetts State House, the townhouses of Louisburg Square, and Acorn Street, which is often called the most beautiful street in America.
  • Stroll through Boston Common, the most historic public park in the United States. Boston Common dates to 1634. The common was used to graze local livestock and later was a “trayning field” where more than 1,000 Redcoats made camp during the British occupation of Boston in 1775.

Experience

  • Experience African American history at the Museum of African American History, New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. The museum has preserved numerous historic sites, including the historic African Meeting House.
  • Take a swan boat ride in the Boston Public Garden. The paddle boats date back to the 1870s and allow guests to enjoy the beauty of the Public Garden, the first public botanical garden in the United States.
  • Experience a performance in Boston’s Theater District, which offers a wide variety of entertainment options, including operas, Broadway musicals, and other musical, theatrical, and acrobatic performances.

Taste

  • Taste the signature Boston Cream Pie and the soft, buttery Parker House Rolls of Parker’s Restaurant within the Omni Parker House. The original Boston Cream Pie was created in the restaurant in 1856 for the hotel’s opening, and it is now the official state dessert of Massachusetts. The namesake Parker House Rolls, which have the distinction of being America’s first soft dinner rolls, were a top secret recipe until 1933 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt requested that they be served at a White House dinner.
  • Savor an evening cocktail in Parker’s Bar, a mahogany and stained glass venue that once served as a thousand volume library.
  • Enjoy a glass of Bostonian whiskey at The Last Hurrah, a Boston tradition within Boston’s most famous political bar and pub. While enjoying the classic, historic atmosphere, take a look at the framed photos of famous politicians who have enjoyed a drink in the pub of this historic hotel.
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Best Available Rate

Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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AAA Member Rate

While this hotel typically offers the AAA Member Rate, availability is dependent on your exact dates of stay. Please also plan to present member ID at check-in to prove eligibility.

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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

The Omni Parker House has become one of the most celebrated of meeting places, hosting world luminaries from poets to presidents since 1855. Continuing its superb legacy of exceptional service and deluxe accommodations, the property offers a wide selection of meeting and function rooms within the convenience of Boston's prime location.

There is more than 23,000 square feet of elegant meeting space, completely renovated with modern amenities and natural light. The shimmering harbor view and soft glow of city lights accentuate the beauty of the recently renovated Rooftop Ballroom. Underneath the gracefully arched ceiling and sparking crystal chandeliers is the inviting smiles of Omni Parker House’s award-winning staff, ready to attend to every detail. The majestic Press Room welcomes guests into a rich carved mahogany wood ambiance with a working fireplace. The stately Dickens Boardroom provides the perfect environment for hosting a dozen delegates. The Omni Parker House can easily accommodate meetings from 10 to 400.

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