Established in 1855, this long-time Bostonian staple is in fact the longest continuously operating hotel, not just in the city, but in the whole of the United States. A onetime haunt of literary greats like Dickens and Emerson, it also has a huge Kennedy legacy – JFK announced his candidacy for… more U.S. Congress in the press room and proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier in the hotel's Parker's Restaurant, which serves up traditional American fare with a contemporary flair, including Boston Cream Pie (which, they say, was created at this very eatery). But, for all that history, the Omni is in no way behind the times. A $30 million renovation, completed in August 2008, included all new furniture in the 551 guest rooms, as well as the addition of 32-inch LCD flat-screen TVS and MP3 alarm clocks. Business travelers will be pleased to find ample desk space and free WiFi in the public areas. Rooms with a view over Boston Common are the most coveted – be sure to request one when booking.
We knew the Omni Parker House was America's most historic hotel but we did not expect it to be so luxurious with all the amenities and most comfortable beds and decor in a traditonal setting. The waiter Jerry in the Parkers Restaurant was so kind... more
I haven't had much food here. But what I've had is fantastic! The Clam Chowder is AMAZING!!!! My favorite anywhere in MA. I took away a star because you have to deal with tourists, sometimes.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Omni Parker. The hotel and room were clean and amenities were nice. It has a lot of old school charm, and it was nice to have an AC that we could set / control in-room (minus the noise factor). The staff was... more
Never stayed here or ate in the restaurant, this review is just for it's convenient restroom, which is clean and lovely and helpful when wandering around Boston. Both Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh worked here! Crazy.
This hotel was by far the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. I've had better experiences at a motel 8. The staff is especially rude and
