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 Langham Boston Formerly le Meridien Boston |
| Address - 250 Franklin St ma Boston 02110. |
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Historic landmark amid financial/waterfront districts Overlooking Post Office Square, this hotel was built in 1922 as a Federal Reserve Bank and modeled after a 16th-century Roman palace. Guestrooms vary in shape and size; some may have vaulted ceilings, dramatically slanted windows, or views of the park or city. A six-story atrium towers above the hotel’s Caf?leuri, which offers Mediterranean-style cuisine, as well as a chocolate buffet.
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
Post Office Square Park - across the street
Downtown Crossing shopping - 4 blocks
Freedom Trail - 4 blocks
Financial District - 5 blocks
Rowes Warf/Boston Harbor - 5 blocks
Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall - 5 blocks
Boston Common/Public Gardens - 0.5 miles
New England Aquarium - 0.5 miles
Charles River Esplanade - 1 mile
North End/Little Italy - 1 mile
Newbury Street shopping - 1 mile
Bunker Hill Monument - 1.5 miles
Fenway Park - 2 miles
Hynes Convention Center - 2.5 miles
Harvard Square - 3.5 miles Logan Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time is 15–20 minutes and distance is 2.5 miles. Taxi fare from the airport is about $15-$20, and the trip takes 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. The T, an inexpensive and convenient subway option, costs $1 per ride (price subject to change) and takes about 45 minutes. Several T stations are within a mile of the hotel, including the Red Line at Downtown Crossing, the Green Line at North Station, and the Orange Line at State Street. Prices are subject to change. |
| Airport nearby |
| Full-service health spa nearby |
| In business district |
| In city center |
| In historical district |
| Water nearby |
| ROOMS |
| Le Meridien’s 326 guestrooms, which were refurbished in 2001 with new mattresses and duvets, come in various shapes and sizes that reveal the building’s historic origins. Some rooms have 16-foot-high ceilings, some dramatically slanted windows; others have spectacular city or park views. Classic furnishings with soft curves, gild-framed mirrors, and a color palette of cream, burgundy, and olive create an inviting ambiance. Bathrooms have marble floors, granite countertops, and designer toiletries. Amenities include high-speed Internet access (fee applies), cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, refrigerators, minibars, and laptop-compatible safes. Other perks include bathrobes, slippers, tie racks, and shoehorns. |
| Smoking rooms |
| Slippers |
| Air conditioning |
| Bathrobes |
| Bathroom telephone |
| Blackout drapes |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| Climate control |
| Clock radio |
| Coffee/tea maker |
| Complimentary toiletries |
| Designer toiletries |
| Desk |
| Electronic/magnetic keys |
| Extra towels/bedding in room |
| Hair dryer |
| Housekeeping |
| Hypo-allergenic bedding available |
| In-room safe |
| Internet access - high speed |
| Internet access - surcharge |
| Iron/ironing board |
| Makeup mirror |
| Massage - available in room |
| Minibar |
| Multi-line phone |
| Pay movies |
| Premium bedding |
| Premium TV channel(s) |
| Refrigerator |
| Television |
| Voice mail |
| DINING |
| Julien - With its massive crystal chandeliers, Corinthian columns, and high-backed chairs, Julien exudes European sophistication. Fittingly, it was here that culinary grand dame Julia Child chose to receive her Legion d’Honneur award. The restaurant, which is open for dinner Monday-Saturday, serves creative French-inspired cuisine with local ingredients such as Whole Roasted Dover Sole and Seared Maine Venison Salad,” and features a noteworthy wine list. Julien Bar - The Julian Bar, formerly the Governor’s reception room of the Federal Reserve Bank, has been fully restored to display the building’s original moldings, touchiers, and coffered, gold-leaf ceiling. Live piano music and a sweeping, octagonal bar add to the ambiance. Open from evening until late night, the bar offers an array of 101 martinis. Café Fleuri - This expansive dining area, designed to resemble a French sidewalk café, is bathed in natural light from a six-story atrium. Mediterranean-style cuisine is served for breakfast and lunch on weekdays, while an indulgent “chocolate bar” buffet draws crowds on Saturday afternoons. An eight-station buffet brunch is served on Sundays. |
| SERVICES |
| What to expect: Constructed in Renaissance Revival style in 1922, the hotel retains many original details, including marble entryways, bronze doors, Corinthian columns, and coffered, gold-leaf ceilings. Its five-block proximity to the financial district attracts business travelers, while leisure travelers are within a quarter-mile of Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail. Amenity highlights: The hotel’s decor, which includes original oil paintings by N.C. Wyeth, antique-style furnishings, and a collection 16th-century maps, lives up to the building’s status as a historic landmark. An on-site fitness facility features a swimming pool and Jacuzzi bathed in natural light, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and massage treatment rooms. Insider tip: The sky-lit Café Fleuri features an indulgent “chocolate bar” on Saturday afternoons that attracts locals and guests alike. The buffet of chocolate delicacies includes mousses, tortes, éclairs, and crepes, as well as inventive offerings such as chocolate lasagna. |
| It was in Le Meridien’s Julien restaurant, with its large crystal chandeliers, high-backed chairs, and European flair, that culinary grand dame Julia Child chose to receive her Legion d’Honneur award. Adjacent is the Julian Bar, which has been fully restored to display the building’s original moldings and coffered, gold-leaf ceiling. A fun dining option is Le Meridien’s “chocolate bar” buffet, which takes on Saturdays in the sky-lit Café Fleuri. The hotel’s fitness facility, Le Club Meridien, features an indoor lap pool, Jacuzzi, cardiovascular and weight-training areas, and massage treatment rooms. Guests may also enjoy discounted privileges at the nearby Sports Club/LA, a full-service health club with racquetball courts, fitness classes, and a day spa. |
| Parking (surcharge) |
| Parking (valet) |
| Parking garage |
| Parking nearby |
| Porter/bellhop |
| Restaurant(s) in hotel |
| Rollaway beds |
| Room service (24 hours) |
| Safe-deposit box - front desk |
| Sauna |
| Secretarial services |
| Swimming pool - indoor |
| Spa or sauna |
| Shoe shine |
| Security guard |
| 24-hour front desk |
| Air-conditioned public areas |
| ATM/banking |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Ballroom(s) |
| Banquet facilities |
| Bar/lounge |
| Breakfast available (surcharge) fee |
| Business center |
| Business services |
| Catering |
| Cell phone rental |
| Coffee in lobby |
| Coffee shop or café |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Computer rental |
| Concierge desk |
| Concierge services |
| Conference room(s) |
| Cribs available |
| Currency exchange |
| Dry cleaning service |
| Elevator/lift |
| Express check-in/check-out |
| Fitness equipment |
| Full-service health spa |
| Health club |
| Internet access in public areas - high speed |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
| Laundry facilities |
| Limo or Town Car service available |
| Massage - treatment room(s) |
| Medical assistance available |
| Meeting rooms(s) (small groups) |
| Multilingual staff |
| Number of rooms: 326 |
| Wake-up calls |
| Use of nearby fitness center |
| Turndown service |
| Tour assistance |
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