Strong solution for business traveler
with family in tow
Modern, Quiet, Business People, Families, Tourists
August 26 2007: When my business travel takes me to an interesting city, I'll often bring my family. On such trips I'm looking for a hotel that will place me close to conference centers and commerce, while giving my family easy access to sightseeing and shopping. We favor hotels that offer nice "junior suite" options (wife and I in master bedroom, our young kids in foldout in sitting room.).
The Bullfinch Hotel was one of our better finds for this type of travel. The minisuite was modern, bright, and clean, though there was not a full privacy wall between the parents / kids area. The location was great-- walking distance to Faneuil Hall etc-- and a Whole Foods too. The staff was very friendly, though sadly not particularly knowledgeable about the neighborhood or city.
Overall, despite minor drawbacks, I think the location and price combination is hard to beat for a family looking for Boston city digs. (You'd pay considerably more in the Back Bay.)
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Location. The Bulfinch Hotel is located in historic Bulfinch Triangle in Boston, Mass. The Government Center and TD Banknorth Boston Garden are located two blocks from the hotel. Baseball played at Fenway Park is two miles away. Hotel Features. The Bulfinch Hotel is housed within a flat iron building. The lobby is furnished with high back chairs and blue sofas. The Flat Iron Tapas Bar and Lounge offers modern interpretations of Spanish tapas developed by renowned Chef Mark Marino. The restaurant's signature cocktail, The Flat Iron, is a hibiscus infused orange vodka drink with fresh lemon juice served with a rock candy stir stick. The 24 hour reception desk offers fax and photocopy business services. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby. A 24 hour, complimentary fitness center is located in the hotel's lower level and contains an elliptical machine, a stationary bike and a treadmill. Fitness room entertainment includes a 32 inch, flat screen television and a CD player.
Guestrooms. The Bulfinch Hotel offers 79 contemporary guestrooms outfitted with custom walnut furnishings and original artwork. Oversize windows admit natural light. Beds are draped with white down comforter duvets. Marble clad bathrooms offer makeup mirrors and are stocked with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. All accommodations contain coffeemakers. Refrigerators are available upon request. High speed Internet access is complimentary.
Expert Tip. The hotel is located less than one mile from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the site of one of America's most famous shopping and dining experiences with more than 100 shops and 17 restaurants and bars. The marketplace includes the North Market, Quincy Market and South Market.
August 26 2007: When my business travel takes me to an interesting city, I'll often bring my family. On such trips I'm looking for a hotel that will place me close to conference centers and commerce, while giving my family easy access to sightseeing and shopping. We favor hotels that offer nice "junior suite" options (wife and I in master bedroom, our young kids in foldout in sitting room.). 
