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The state capital of Massachusetts and largest city in New England, Boston will be forever linked with the history of the United States of America as the place where a nation was born. The city wears these historic associations with pride and has developed an identity which is unique amongst American cities and which has helped define what America is to the rest of the world. Today, Boston thrives, in business, in leisure, in arts, sports, and technology and amidst the great architecture and confident buzz of a city at the very top of its game sit some truly outstanding 5 star Boston hotels.
When tea bound for Britain was instead cast into Boston Harbor in December of 1773 it was a protest which culminated in American Independence from British rule less than three years later. Many of the key events of the American Revolution are associated with the city, including the Battles of Bunker Hill and of Lexington and Concord, where the patriot colonials were famously forewarned of British advances thanks to Paul Revere's midnight ride from Boston. Key events and places relating to the period are popular city attractions and easy to explore via the prominent 'Freedom Trail'.
After independence the city became rich from the trade of tea, tobacco and other products, and immigrants quickly came to settle and to develop the characteristic neighborhoods for which the city is so renowned today. To the south of Boston settled the Irish and to the North, the Italians and these two cultural forces, more than any other, have helped shaped the city. Certainly if looking for a traditional Irish pub or great Italian restaurant you will be spoiled for choice in Boston. With the advent of world class education institutions and technology establishments, such as Harvard and MIT, the city has developed into a vibrant intellectual and international powerhouse, reflected in the scope and quality of 5 star Boston hotels.
As one of the oldest American cities, Boston has an eclectic mix of architecture, from the colonial style properties through the Victorian era brick built terraces to the ultra modern statements of industry, wealth and power. Against this backdrop, the 5 star Boston hotels occupy a similar diverse array of styles presenting the very best from each period in the city's history. There are certainly the grand old hotels which have long attracted a certain 'old money' clients and they stand as proud today as ever, combining their elegance and opulence with all the features of contemporary hospitality.
In this respect, where grand ballrooms once hosted high society coming out parties, they are now more likely to host high technology conference events. The setting however has changed little and there is something truly special about staying in one of the traditional 5 star Boston hotels. Fine dining is at its best within environments of oak, and marble and drinks and cocktails were always intended to be enjoyed in such stylish traditional surrounds. The guest rooms and suites too evoke all the elegant finery of the period and provide superb spaces in which to relax and enjoy the luxuries and services which come with a 5 star standard.
At the other end of the spectrum are the ultra-modern 5 star Boston hotels, the types of establishment which exude all the confidence, style and high tech appeal which so defines the modern city. These hotels will be ready for business, to provide the visiting executive with the tools, personnel and facilities to work effectively on the move. This will almost certainly mean a selection of meeting spaces equipped with latest in audiovisual technologies and hotel business centers where office equipment, secretarial services, and super high speed telecommunications bring the world of business to you.
Whether old or new in style, the guest rooms and suites within 5 star Boston hotels will certainly be well equipped for both business and leisure travel. Room amenities will include satellite television with finance and entertainment channels, direct dial telephones with features such as voicemail, wired and wireless internet connectivity, and ergonomic work spaces. Executive suites are generally available, with further facilities and equipment for conducting work during a stay. All the luxuries as standard will be there too, such as 24 hour room service and sophisticated climate control.
Other features of the hotel will depend on its style and location. Those close to the airport may have related facilities such as travel desk with flight information, car rental services and long stay airport parking. Executive service such as airport transfers and express check-in may also be available. Leisure facilities often include facilities for health and fitness in the form of multi-purpose fitness suites and sometimes swimming pools and spas. There will certainly be superb dining and lounge spaces providing opportunities for social interaction and impromptu business networking.
What 5 star Boston hotels offer that other city hotels do not are certain privileges which come with such luxury accommodation status. Whatever can be done to make your stay more comfortable or enjoyable will be done, whether for bookings at the best city restaurants or the hottest shows, sports events and clubs. With so much to do in the city, dedicated concierge services can be invaluable and will help guests make the most of any time they have in the hotel and in Boston, whatever the reasons for a stay in America's most dynamic and historic city.
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