Author Topic: Boston Master Thread (Read 228268 times)

zow · « **Reply #180 on:** April 13, 2016, 05:30:46 PM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on April 13, 2016, 02:11:43 PM

Any hotels in Boston area that I can use rewards points to book a suite?

Doubletree Guest Suites 60k HH. That's right on Storrow Drive, across river from Harvard/Cambridge...not a great spot for Shabbos, IMH.
or, if you are coming after early June, there will be the Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Brookline, right on Route 9, only 1.2mi from YI Brookline.
Aside from that, I don't know where else you could get a suite with points.
You might be able to get a BRG at
enVision Hotel Boston, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #181 on:** April 14, 2016, 09:13:14 AM »

Quote from: zow on April 13, 2016, 05:30:46 PM

Doubletree Guest Suites 60k HH. That's right on Storrow Drive, across river from Harvard/Cambridge...not a great spot for Shabbos, IMH.
or, if you are coming after early June, there will be the Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Brookline, right on Route 9, only 1.2mi from YI Brookline.
Aside from that, I don't know where else you could get a suite with points.
You might be able to get a BRG at
enVision Hotel Boston, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

When I check the doubletree it shows that they have 60K suite available (as well as higher point options) but when I log-in I get a message that the rate isn't available. What gives?

zow · « **Reply #182 on:** April 14, 2016, 09:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on April 14, 2016, 09:13:14 AM

When I check the doubletree it shows that they have 60K suite available (as well as higher point options) but when I log-in I get a message that the rate isn't available. What gives?

Don't know. Try calling the hotel?

henche · « **Reply #183 on:** April 14, 2016, 10:17:23 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on April 14, 2016, 09:13:14 AM

When I check the doubletree it shows that they have 60K suite available (as well as higher point options) but when I log-in I get a message that the rate isn't available. What gives?

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saw50st8 · « **Reply #184 on:** May 11, 2016, 07:15:49 AM »

Is anyone familiar with Andover, MA? We are considering staying there this summer as a base to see Boston and Gloucester. They have a SpringHill Suites that's only 60,000 Marriott points for 5 nights and is large enough for my whole family (of 6). Is it too far to use as a base?

12HRS · « **Reply #185 on:** June 03, 2016, 07:16:34 PM »

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/homewood-suites-by-hilton-boston-brookline-BOSBRHW/index.html

is this close to henche? (I am planning on stalking him/her to find out once and for all)
within the eruv to shul for shabbos?

or should i just stay at holiday inn for shabbos?

P.s. henche wanna have shabbos guests?

henche · « **Reply #186 on:** June 04, 2016, 09:56:43 PM »

Quote from: 12HRS on June 03, 2016, 07:16:34 PM

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/homewood-suites-by-hilton-boston-brookline-BOSBRHW/index.html

is this close to henche? (I am planning on stalking him/her to find out once and for all)
within the eruv to shul for shabbos?

or should i just stay at holiday inn for shabbos?

P.s. henche wanna have shabbos guests?

I believe close enough to walk. Yah, yah, come by

zow · « **Reply #187 on:** June 04, 2016, 10:11:37 PM »

Quote from: 12HRS on June 03, 2016, 07:16:34 PM

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/homewood-suites-by-hilton-boston-brookline-BOSBRHW/index.html

is this close to henche? (I am planning on stalking him/her to find out once and for all)
within the eruv to shul for shabbos?

or should i just stay at holiday inn for shabbos?

P.s. henche wanna have shabbos guests?

Definitely in the Eruv. Close to young Israel Brookline...probably 20 minutes walk. Also could walk to Maimonides minyan. Similar distance I think. Or could visit newton center. About an hour walk though.

The Eruv:http://www.bostoneruv.org/bound.htm

12HRS · « **Reply #188 on:** June 04, 2016, 11:15:12 PM »

thanks!

zow · « **Reply #189 on:** June 05, 2016, 12:33:05 AM »

Quote from: saw50st8 on May 11, 2016, 07:15:49 AM

Is anyone familiar with Andover, MA? We are considering staying there this summer as a base to see Boston and Gloucester. They have a SpringHill Suites that's only 60,000 Marriott points for 5 nights and is large enough for my whole family (of 6). Is it too far to use as a base?

It would work. I'm sure you would enjoy being closer to town but I understand the cost is often prohibitive and/ or space is tricky. Figure an hour drive each way from your hotel to Boston and/or Brookline (Baruch-line) and to Gloucester.

Check out the new Hilton-chain hotel mentioned right after your post. That is 70k/night. Sounds like pretty roomy. Brand new. Opening July 1. Much better location than Andover.

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #190 on:** June 05, 2016, 11:47:42 AM »

Any way to park in brookline overnight without paying?

zow · « **Reply #191 on:** June 05, 2016, 03:16:36 PM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on June 05, 2016, 11:47:42 AM

Any way to park in brookline overnight without paying?

Generally, no, unless you know someone with a driveway.
Brighton, where there are a number of shuls/mikvas, borders Brookline but is within the City of Boston. You might be able to find parking there.

elya · « **Reply #192 on:** June 14, 2016, 05:56:38 PM »

Anyone have a number for a reliable taxi driver in Boston? (My Bro in law does not have a smart phone to use Uber.)

zow · « **Reply #193 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:22:42 PM »

Quote from: elya on June 14, 2016, 05:56:38 PM

Anyone have a number for a reliable taxi driver in Boston? (My Bro in law does not have a smart phone to use Uber.)

Answered via PM.
Bay State Taxi has been a reliable company for me for years, in the pre-Uber era. My mother still uses.

henche · « **Reply #194 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:23:51 PM »

Quote from: zow on June 14, 2016, 06:22:42 PM

Answered via PM.
Bay State Taxi has been a reliable company for me for years, in the pre-Uber era. My mother still uses.

that's who we use

elya · « **Reply #195 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:24:06 PM »

Quote from: zow on June 14, 2016, 06:22:42 PM

Answered via PM.
Bay State Taxi has been a reliable company for me for years, in the pre-Uber era. My mother still uses.

Thank you very much. Much appreciated.

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #196 on:** July 01, 2016, 02:30:47 PM »

Trying to plan a one day trip to Boston courtesy of JetBlue.
As of now going to be landing at ten and returning at seven, giving me about eight hours on the ground.
What would be the best way to go about scheduling the day ?
I want to do the duck tour, Sam Adams Brewery, get to eat a nice lunch, daven mincha and maybe see the USS Constitution as well.
Also, can I do this all with public transportation - don't want to spend money on a cruise rental ?
Thanks for any help in the matter

henche · « **Reply #197 on:** July 01, 2016, 02:31:43 PM »

Quote from: rileywiles23 on July 01, 2016, 02:30:47 PM

Trying to plan a one day trio to Boston courtesy of JetBlue.
As of now going to be landing at ten and returning at seven, giving me about eight hours on the ground.
What would be the best way to go about scheduling the day ?
I want to do the duck tour, Sam Adams Brewery, get to eat a nice lunch with mincha as well.
Also, can I do this all with public transportation - don't want to spend money on a cruise rental ?
Thanks for any help in the matter

Can do with public transportation plus uber.

Weekday or sunday?

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #198 on:** July 01, 2016, 02:32:06 PM »

Quote from: henche on July 01, 2016, 02:31:43 PM

Can do with public transportation plus uber.

Weekday or sunday?

Weekday.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #199 on:** July 01, 2016, 03:12:22 PM »

Quote from: rileywiles23 on July 01, 2016, 02:30:47 PM

Trying to plan a one day trip to Boston courtesy of JetBlue.
As of now going to be landing at ten and returning at seven, giving me about eight hours on the ground.
What would be the best way to go about scheduling the day ?
I want to do the duck tour, Sam Adams Brewery, get to eat a nice lunch, daven mincha and maybe see the USS Constitution as well.
Also, can I do this all with public transportation - don't want to spend money on a cruise rental ?
Thanks for any help in the matter

Quote from: henche on July 01, 2016, 02:31:43 PM

Can do with public transportation plus uber.

Weekday or sunday?

Might be doable, but isn't it a lot of running all over to things that aren't particularly near each other?

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