College Visit Specials
Plan your college visits now with these special offers!
Going off
to College in BostonUSA is an exciting time for both students and parents. The
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau wants you to make the most of these memorable years by
offering you special discounts for hotels, transportation and attractions, so you can
visit often and save
money.
Hotel Specials, as well as Transportation & Attractions Specials, including the
New England Aquarium and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, are listed below.
Hotel Specials
*College Visit Hotel Rates vary based on availability and season. Please have your travel dates ready when making a reservation.
Boston
Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-2000
Toll free: 800-225-2008
www.bostonparkplaza.com
Stay in the heart of Boston when visiting a local campus. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is walking distance to several colleges, local attractions and shopping. We are also located on the green subway line which goes to Boston University, Boston College and Northeastern University. Our campus package includes:
Book online or call 1-800-225-2008 and mention rate plan CAMPUS for reservations. Click here to book now.
Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Cambridge
One Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617)
864-1200
Toll free: 800-882-1818
Fax: (616) 661-5053
Map:
Click Here
http://www.charleshotel.com
Special College Visit Rates:
March 2 - September 1, 2008 - $299.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
September 2 - December 31, 2008 - $319.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
For reservations email
reservations@charleshotel.com and don't forget to ask for the COLLEGE VISIT
RATE.
The Charles Hotel is committed to education for today’s youth. Located in one of the country’s most family-friendly cities and just a few steps from Harvard University, this “intellectual property” is a prime destination for families who want to enjoy a fun summer holiday while feeling good about what their kids experience.
The hotel has created a special package geared towards college visits and Boston’s rich American history. Starting on June 15, 2008, parents who book the “College Crash Course” package will be eligible to win a $3,000 scholarship and five room nights at the hotel during their child’s college years.
Charles Hotel
“College Crash Course” package:
The “College Crash Course” package starts at $339 per room, per night, based on double occupancy, not including taxes and gratuity. The package, valid seven nights a week, based on availability, available June 15 through September 14, 2008, includes:
Copley Square Hotel (The)
47 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617)
536-9000
Toll free: 800-225-7062
Fax: (617) 267-3547
Map:
Click Here
http://www.copleysquarehotel.com
For families and students that desire something unique and innovative from their hotel – The Copley Square Hotel is Intuitively Yours! Offering unparalleled personal service in an intimate, yet vibrant urban setting, our newly reinvented hotel is a contemporary and chic alternative for embracing Boston’s rich history and local culture. Outside our front door, discover Boston’s best shopping, dining and entertainment. Inside, be pampered by our attentive staff and thoughtful amenities matched only by a serene night's sleep--awake refreshed, revitalized and ready for a dynamic visit to Boston.
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St. James Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617)
267-5300
Toll free: 800-441-1414
Fax: (617) 437-0794
Map:
Click Here
http://www.fairmont.com/copleyplaza/
Boston's Grande Dame hotel, a four star hotel with old world charm, elegant high-end meeting space, proximity to shopping and cultural activities. Elegant and deluxe accommodations, outstanding service, the hotel is located on the historic Copley Square in the Back Bay.
The Holiday In Boston Logan Airport currently offers the following Special College Visit Rate based upon
availability and non-commissionable:
February - April 30, 2008 - $129.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
May 1 - October 31, 2008 - $199.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
November 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 - $159.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
Howard Johnson Hotel @ Fenway Park
1271 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
617 267 8300
800 446 4656
Budget property in close proximity (walking distance) to BU / NORTHEASTERN / SIMMONS / WHEELOCK / EMMANUEL……Easy drive or public transportation to all other Boston and Cambridge colleges. Great central location to take advantage of all Boston has to offer……
SPECIAL COLLEGE VISIT RATES
April & May $115 - $145
June – Aug $125 - $155
Sept & Oct $145 - $165
Nov – April 09 $105 - $125
All rates plus 12.45% tax
The Langham, Boston
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Tel: (617) 451-1900
Toll Free: (800) 791-7764
http://boston.langhamhotels.com
Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, The Langham, Boston combines its rich history with all the features of a contemporary luxury hotel. Originally the Federal Reserve Bank, this AAA four-diamond Boston hotel is a national architectural landmark and one of the finest hotels in Boston. Overlooking the gardens of Post Office Square, this elegant hotel is steps from Boston’s shops, restaurants and attractions, including Faneuil Hall, the North End, the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the waterfront. As it is only a few blocks from Boston’s green, red, blue, and orange subway lines, The Langham, Boston is minutes to the majority of the area’s colleges and universities. To receive your special discounted rate, call our in-house Reservations Department at (800) 791-7764 or e-mail them at bos.resv@langhamhotels.com and ask for our “Campus Visit” rate.
The Liberty Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood near the world’s best medical complexes. The Hotel is just a footbridge away from the Charles River and its Esplanade, offering easy access to a wealth of outdoor recreation, boutique shopping, entertainment and downtown Boston. The original 1851 granite jail structure, a national historic landmark, was carefully preserved and restored. Among the dramatic features preserved were historic catwalks linking public spaces, vestiges of jail cells within the hotel lobby bar and magnificent, oversize windows.
Among the amenities and services guests enjoy are four-fixture baths, in-room flat panel HD-LCD televisions, private bars, high speed wireless (WI-FI) and scalable fiber connection access, VOIP telephones operating on a fully converged digital network, 24-hour private dining, health and fitness center, and business services.
Special College Visits Rate:
Until March 31, 2008 - $199.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
April - September 1, 2008 - $269.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
September 2 - December 31, 2008 - $309.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
MidTown Hotel
220 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617)
262-1000
Tollfree: 800-343-1177
Fax: (617) 262-8739
Map:
Click Here
http://www.midtownhotel.com/
For the traveler on a budget, for a
business or tour group, the MidTown offers a blend of spaciousness, economy and
comfort, and, an outdoor pool, in one of Boston's best locations.....near the
arts, the shops, the Sox and the Pops.
Special College Visits Rate:
January 1 - March 31, 2008 -
$99.00 - $119.00 plus 12.45%
MA Tax
April
2008 -
$119-139
plus 12.45% MA Tax
May 1- August, 2008 - $129-159
plus 12.45% MA Tax
September 1 - October 31, 2008 -
$149-169
plus 12.45% MA Tax
December 2008 -
$109-129
plus 12.45% MA Tax
Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston
Faneuil Hall
Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 523-3600
Tollfree: 800-343-0922
Map:
Click Here
http://www.millenniumhotels.com/boston
Families are welcomed with cookies at check in! The
Millennium Bostonian offers varied room types including elegant one bedroom
suites with gorgeous views. In each elegantly appointed room, guests are
provided with superior services and amenities. Set in the heart of Boston at
Faneuil Hall Marketplace come experience the charm of this European boutique
hotel. For upcoming events and special hotel packages click on our web site.
Special College Visits Rate:
January 1 - April 6, 2008 - $199.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
April 7 - September 7, 2008 - $279.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
September 8 - November 9, 2008 - $299.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
November 10 - December 31, 2008 - $229.00 plus 12.45% MA Tax
Omni Parker House Hotel
60 School St.
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617)
227-8600
Tollfree: 800-THE OMNI
Fax: (617) 523-5716
Map:
Click Here
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=20
As you pass
through the sculpted bronze doors of our four-diamond, four-star luxury hotel,
you will be enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House
a Boston landmark since 1855. We are proudly celebrating over 150 years in
hospitality excellence. This year, celebrate our $30 million dollar restoration
and renovation. Enjoy our luxurious accommodations, fine dining in our famous
Parker’s Restaurant, then let our gracious hotel staff direct you to all the
surrounding cultural attractions Boston has to offer.
Please call for special COLLEGE VISIT rates.
Located on the banks of the Charles River, overlooking the Boston skyline, this AAA 4-diamond hotel offers 400 guestrooms and a unique program for college students and their families. Sonesta offers Sonesta College Club, a program for parents visiting college campuses throughout the year. Sonesta College Club offers discounts on parking and 20% off overnight accommodations throughout the year, maps and information about area colleges, lists of area resources for students, and preferred reservations options for graduation dates for its members at Sonesta™ hotels in Miami, New Orleans and Boston. Parents can plan to stay and save with Sonesta from the first college visit through their son or daughter's graduation! For more information about Sonesta College Club or to enroll in the program, visit www.Sonesta.com/CollegeClub. Rates from: $151 (including the 20% member's discount)
Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-385-4000
Tollfree Reservations: 1-877-SEAPORT
Situated on the historic waterfront, just minutes from the city's finest shops, museums and attractions, guests will find a refreshing change in the Four Diamond Seaport. As Boston's most accommodating host, the Seaport provides unparalleled service along with distinctive hospitality, sophistication and flexibility, which combine to create fulfilling and productive experiences for each of its guests.
The COLLEGE rate is available on select Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only and includes:
~ Deluxe overnight accommodations at
Seaport Hotel
~ Complimentary use of Wave Health & Fitness center
~ Complimentary wireless internet access in guest rooms and public spaces
Special College
Visit Rates:
May 23 – September 7, 2008 - $189.00 (plus 12.45% Tax & $3 Hotel
Inclusive Charge)
September 12 – November 16, 2008 - $219.00 (plus 12.45% Tax & $3 Hotel
Inclusive Charge)
November 21 – December 31, 2008 - $139.00 (plus 12.45% Tax & $3 Hotel
Inclusive Charge)
Book online or
call 1-877-SEAPORT and use the rate plan COLLEGE for reservations.
Attractions, Shopping & Transportation Specials
Acorn Tours
of Boston, a premier private tour company, is pleased to offer the following
special to parents and students as they plan their visit to colleges and
universities in the Boston area:
Customized Itinerary to meet your needs
Pickup at and return to your hotel/accommodation
Comfortable, efficient transportation to colleges & universities
Driving/Walking Orientation on each Campus
Information Packets – 2 per family
Family Rate – discount of 20%
When you
contact us, please include the Promotion Code COLLBOS to take advantage of your
20% discount. We look forward to providing you an informative experience
that will assist you in your decision-making. For more information call
617-901-9531 or visit
www.acorntoursboston.com.
Amtrak
Parents Travel to Boston for 50% less with a
Prospective College Student - Amtrak® Discount - 50% Off Companion Fare
The Campus Visit discount
program enables high school juniors and seniors to purchase a ticket on
Amtrak at the best available fare and bring a parent or guardian along to campus
visits for half that rate. To take advantage of the Campus Visit discount, students simply
log on to
www.campusvisit.com/amtrak, complete the
form and receive the discount code to be used when making travel reservations
online at
www.amtrakdowneaster.com
or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Reservations are required at least seven days prior to travel, and the
student and parent or guardian must travel on the same itinerary. Tickets
may be upgraded to business class or sleeping accommodations for an additional
charge. These special fares are not available on Acela Express, Auto Train or
the Canadian portion of joint Amtrak/VIA rail trains. Routes and offers subject
to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Seats are limited and
subject to availability.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
280 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-566-1401
Map:
Click Here
http://www.gardnermuseum.org
Students under 18 get FREE admission to this
15th century Venetian palace created at the turn of the century by Isabella
Stewart Gardner, houses more than 2,500 art objects, among them works by
Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titan, and Matisse. Interior flowering courtyard
and outdoor gardens are known for their botanical beauty.
Now the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum offers prospective
Boston area students 18 or older, in town for college visits, the special
visiting student price of just $5. Be sure to mention this BostonUSA
College Visit Special when you buy your ticket.
The Kittery Outlets
PO Box 351, 306 US Route 1
Kittery, ME 03904
Phone: 207/439-4367
www.thekitteryoutlets.com
The Kittery Outlets has a complimentary tote bag
and VIP coupon book for all prospective college students visiting the
area or going to school here. With over 120 stores, including Gap Outlet, J.
Crew, Banana Republic Factory Store, Crate and Barrel, Liz Claiborne, Polo
Ralph Lauren Factory Store, and the famous Kittery Trading Post, there is
something here for everyone. Located off Rte. 95 in Maine, 45 minutes north
of Boston. For more information call 888-KITTERY or visit our Welcome Center
located at the Tanger Outlet Mall.
New
England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-973-5200
www.newenglandaquarium.org
The New England
Aquarium offers college discounts everyday for students with valid IDs.
Located right off the blue line at the Aquarium T stop students can experience
the wonders of the deep, view the larger-than-life IMAX screen, and whisk away
on a catamaran to get up close and personal with whales, dolphins and other
marine life at a discounted rate. New family visit vouchers are now
available. Bring it with you on your next trip for discounted admission.
Click here to print a voucher. For ticketing information and pricing for
groups of 10 or more
Click here
or call Central Reservations
617-973-5206
The Prudential Center
Heart of Boston's famed Back Bay
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
1-800-Shop-PRU
www.prudentialcenter.com
Visitors
start their Boston experience at the Prudential Center - you can too and
save. The Center’s Boston College Visit Program
includes The PRUferred Card with discounts at 45 shops & eateries and $20
weekend parking - our gift to you, a $45 value. The Prudential Center is home to
Boston's best shopping and dining with 75 shops and over 20 dining options under
one roof. While you're here learn more about your potential new home by taking a
Boston Duck Tour, visiting the Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor or stopping
by the Visitor's Welcome Center in Center Court. The Prudential Center is only
steps from Boston's famed Newbury Street, museums, subways, and the best of
Boston culture. Please
click here to
learn more about your College Visit discounts and parking today.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets®
One Premium Outlets Blvd. Suite 100
Wrentham, MA 02093
508-384-0600
www.premiumoutlets.com/wrentham
Show your College ID at the information booth and receive a free VIP Coupon Book ($5 value). Additional savings at participating stores!