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Bed and Breakfast
Agencies
Bed & Breakfast
Agency of Boston
Tel (617) 720-3540.
or (800) 248-9262.
∑ boston-bnbagency.com
The elegant interior of the Presidential suite at Taj Boston, Back Bay (see p136)
Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfasts complimentary kids’ DVD rentals. Associates Bay Colony, Ltd.
Boston has a good selection of Suites are available in many big Tel (617) 720-0522.
small hotels and B&Bs, offering hotels, giving families space to or (888) 486-6018.
personal service and charm. spread out. For families on more
If you are looking for a classic moderate budgets, some ∑ bnbboston.com
B&B, contact one of Boston’s guesthouses offer apart ment- Boston Homestay, Inc.
B&B booking agencies. A recent style accommodations. Be ∑ bostonhomestay.com
trend is the “boutique” hotel, aware that many B&Bs cannot
a small, elegant place, with accommodate young children. Disabled Travelers
prices reflecting the level of
service and luxury. Contact Massachusetts Network of
the Bed & Breakfast Agency Budget Options Information Providers for
of Boston, Bed and Breakfast It can be hard to find budget
Associates Bay Colony, or options in Boston. The centrally People with Disabilities
Boston Homestay, Inc. for located Boston Hostel Tel (800) 642-0249.
more information. (HI-Boston) has 468 beds in TTY (for people who
modern, eco-friendly private cannot hear).
and dorm rooms. Many travelers
Business Travelers find rentals through airbnb to Tel (800) 764-0200.
Business travelers will find that be the most flexible and cost- ∑ disabilityinfo.org
all major hotels provide fax and effective option. The North Budget Options
Wi-Fi access. Some new or newly Shore towns of Salem and
refurbished hotels offer in-room Rockport, an hour north of airbnb
fax machines, multi-line phones, Boston, have mid-priced B&Bs ∑ airbnb.com
and private voice mail. It is wise and are accessible by the MBTA
to check whether older hotels com muter rail – contact the Hostelling International’s
have the facilities you require. North of Boston Convention Boston Hostel
and Visitors Bureau for details. (HI-Boston)
Disabled Travelers 19 Stuart St.
Recommended Hotels
Disabled travelers may be most Map 1 C5
comfortable in the city’s newer The accommodations featured Tel (617) 536-9455.
hotels that have been built to in this guide have been ∑ bostonhostel.org
conform to access requirements. selected for their excellent
Some of the older hotels have facilities, outstanding location, North of Boston Convention
been refitted, but many small and good value. These hotels and Visitors Bureau
B&Bs have steps, narrow hallways, run the gamut across all environ- 17 Peabody Sq, Peabody,
or other architectural features ments, from small, family-owned MA 01960.
that may make access difficult. B&Bs and hotels catering to Tel (978) 977-7760.
For information, contact the Business exec utives to Historic ∑ northofboston.org
Massachusetts Network of hotels. While there are enough
Information Providers for Value options to choose from,
People with Disabilities. Luxury choices also abound,
offering the best in service and
amenities. For the best of the
Children
best, look out for hotels high-
Children are welcome in most lighted as “DK Choice”. These
of the larger hotels and often establishments stand out for
stay free in their parents’ rooms. an exceptional feature, be it a
Some deluxe hotels provide stunning location, notable
child-friendly amenities such as history, or an inviting
bedtime milk and cookies, and atmosphere.

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