Located on the Freedom Trail, the Parker House is the oldest continually operating U.S. hotel. Operating since 1856, the hotel has been in its current building since 1927. During its history, the Parker House has lodged Charles Dickens and John Wilkes Booth (Lincoln's assassin). The current owner, Omni Hotels, has invested $70 million in renovations. Custom cherry wood furnishings and heirlooms add to the charm of this historic place, which features a fully-equipped fitness center. Parker's Restaurant, Parker's Bar and the Last Hurrah Bar and Grill are all housed here. Rates vary seasonally.
• Hotel Services: restaurant, television, bar, internet access, business facilities, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Special Features: Same day dry cleaning is available daily. Complimentary USA Today is delivered to every room each morning.
• Conferences: Approximately 23,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space: 18 function rooms, rooftop ballroom accommodates 450, junior ballroom accommodates 250.