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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 80
Description: Inviting Hotel overlooking Boston Harbor; occupying Custom House Tower, a prominent historic landmark dating from 1847. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
3 McKinley Square
Boston, MA 02109
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“A Gem in the heart of Boston”

Marriott's Custom House

5 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
Nov 15, 2007
11/11 found this review helpful

Every March we usually stay at the Marriott on the wharf in Boston. It is a great time of year - the weather can be everything from the beginning of spring to seemingly like the dead of winter. When making reservations one year we were told they were sold out - and we were offered accommodations at the Marriott Custom House instead.

I had visited the Custom House many decades ago as this is where various Federal offices were. I was more than surprised to hear that it had been turned into a vacation property and hotel rooms.

You couldn't have a better tourist address in Boston: right outside your door are the historic Faneuil Hall and markets and within a short walk plenty of restaurants, bars, etc. Even better now that the interstate highway is underground here.

The Custom House offers valet parking - but I believe your car is then taken over to the Marriott on the wharf. I'm not sure what the current price for parking is but I would expect that you could buy a good meal for whatever it costs. That was about the only downside to staying there.

Accommodations are not just rooms - they are complete living suites, like what a nice condo in the centre of a city would offer. Sometimes it's nice to have a living room to relax in with a nice bottle of wine on a raw spring evening! At one time the custom house was the tallest building in Boston - of course that is no longer the case. Still, the views are quite good. And as an extra treat, guests can go up to the outside balcony near the top of the tower.

The Marriott Custom House is a bit pricy but given the location, amenities and uniqueness of the facility it is well worth it. We'll be back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Offsite parking
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
vb22's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2003
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 08, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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Average price*: $480 (year-round)
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“Fab!!”

Marriott's Custom House

Nov 9, 2007
7/8 found this review helpful

We normally stay at the Long Wharf or the Logan Hilton but decided this time to try something different. Boy, are we glad we did. We found the reception staff really friendly and eager to help. The Valet was fantastic, bringing our car around and dealing with all our luggage. When we got to our room, we weren't disappointed. The views were fantastic and the suite was great. One night is not long enough in this fabulous location. We will definitely go back!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and views
    • Disliked — no room service or restaurant
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kckaceykc's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Average price*: $480 (year-round)
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“Magical time at The Marriott”

Marriott's Custom House

5 of 5 stars
Dublin Ireland
Nov 6, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

We travelled from Dublin Ireland on our first visit to Boston.The Custom House Marriott was a great choice of hotel.The two separate rooms were ideal as I travelled with my husband and our 16 year old daughter. The fact that there were two TVs helped us all keep our sanity. The kitchen was very well equiped and meant we could help ourselves to breakfast. Housekeeping was excellent with lots of fresh towels. The location of hotel coiuld not have been better.Lots of great places to eat locally. Bertuccis Italian restaurant near Faneuil Hall was a great value lunch venue. We also had a lovely meal at Houstons. A Visit to the North End is well worth while.Here you will find lots of Italian resuarants with great atmosphere and value for money.Our visit to Top of The Hub at the Prudential Centre was also very special. We managed to get a window Table and both the view and the food were excellent. (though a little expensive).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The size of the suite
    • Disliked — No Bar
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BONNYDublinIreland's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 06, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $480 (year-round)
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“Superb!”

Marriott's Custom House

5 of 5 stars
Oslo, Norway
Nov 5, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

This was an absolutely excellent place to stay! A beautiful historical building converted to a suite hotel. Amazing harbor view from our room on the 14th floor, and even better views from the observation deck on the 26th.
There is also a well equippped fitness room on the 25th floor.
The suite was a 1-bedroom with kitchenette and a dining table with 4 chairs. The location is also excellent near Fanieul Hall and the harbor. There are also several T-staions nearby.
This was our first visit to Boston and we loved it. Can't wait to go back, and we will definitly stay at the Custom House again!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location and the building.
    • Disliked — The cooking possibilities in the kitchenette were limited, only microwawe oven.
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MOnica9's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 12, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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Average price*: $480 (year-round)
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“Best place to stay in Boston”

Marriott's Custom House

Oct 22, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

This was our first visit to Boston and after reading reviews of this hotel, decided to book in for a week. We were not disappointed.

Our room was on the 23rd floor and the views were breathtaking. The historical aspect of the hotel adds to its uniqueness.

The hotel is also in a great location and convenient to the subway, aquarium, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall and The Freedom Trail.

We would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone and when we are back in Boston will do our best to stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Location & The Service
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MJMoore's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 19, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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Check Rates
Average price*: $480 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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