Located right in the heart of downtown, Omni Parker house has been a Boston instuition for exactly 170 years. Bostonians all know it and go there for big moments and small—my mother told me she'd go there with colleagues after work in the 60s. "I’ve witnessed the deep connection this iconic hotel holds—not just for generations of Bostonians, but for travelers from around the world," says John Murtha, General Manager at Omni Parker House. "No other hotel offers such a strong sense of place and a story as authentic as ours. This hotel is more than just a place to stay, it’s a monument to one of America’s most charismatic cities."
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A Hotel With History
In fact, it's the longest continuously running hotel in the United States and it's here where a lot of history was made. In 1923, a 6-year-old John F. Kennedy Jr. made his very first speach here, telling the crowds at a party for his grandfather, famed Boston mayer John "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, that he was the "best grandfather a child ever had." In 1946, he announced his bid for congress here. And in 1953, he proposed to Jackie Bouvier—later that year, he also held his bachelor party here in the Press Room.
"For 170 years, the Omni Parker House has been at the center of American culture, a gathering place where literary giants, baseball legends, and political leaders shaped ideas that still resonate with us today,” said Susan Wilson, Omni Parker House Historian and author of Heaven, by Hotel Standards.
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Rooms With an Ode to Boston Figures
“Designing the Tom Menino Suite was about honoring Boston’s ‘People’s Mayor’ in a space as unique as his legacy. It’s the only Legend Suite with a circular living room, a shape created by the historic corner of Tremont and School Street, and we specially ordered a half-circle couch to anchor that space. Above it hangs a striking portrait of Mayor Menino, while a description of his legacy greets guests right at the door. Together with other Boston-inspired artworks and design, these elements make the suite both a tribute and a warm reflection of the mayor’s deep connection to the people of Boston," said Amy Steen-Humble, Director, Interior Design Management at Omni Hotels & Resorts.
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A Restaurant With Not Just One But Three American Classics
The hotel now serves a mini version of its classic Boston Cream PieParker house rolls were also invented here in the 1800s. The idea of a soft, buttery, crustless roll was unheard of at the time, says Wilson, but in 1870, a German baker working at the Parker House created the recipe for the soft, pillowy rolls. The secret ingredient? Butter, butter and more butter, said Wilson.
I, of course, had to try them all while I was here, and while the restaurant isn't open on weekend nights, I was able to order them all for room service. They were indeed a treat!
A Bar With All The Classic Cocktails
Final Verdict: What's Old is New
From its iconic lobby to its legendary restaurant to its historic ballrooms and meeting spaces, the Omni Parker House has been around for Boston's historic moments and thanks to its recent update, it will be around for many more. It's the kind of place everyone should visit at least once—with a good book and a strong cocktail—or to celebrate life's big moments, as I saw a wedding party doing around me. Even despite the rainy night, everyone was in great spirits, thanks to the golden-hued ambiance the hotel creates. A special place for special moments of life, this hotel is a must-see.
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