Best View of Historic Boston
The Marriott Custom House vacation resort continues to maintain its honored status as "the noblest form of commercial architecture in the world" (Walt Whitman). Marriott has refurbished this grand historic property with all the luxuries and conveniences you'd expect of a world-class resort. Its high-rise suites feature ceilings rimmed with ornate crown moldings. The counting room is the focal point for daily activities organized by the staff. The Peabody Museum maintains a collection of artifacts in the lobbies and tours are offered. You can survey all of Boston from the Custom House observation deck, which provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. A breathtaking view - one of the best in Boston.
Exciting Destinations and Urban Sophistication
The Custom House remains at the center of Boston's historic landmarks; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium, and the historic harbor are all within a few yards of the Custom House lobby. Exciting destinations await you from Cambridge to Chinatown, from the Symphony to the Sox, the city's best is at your feet. Boston offers urban sophistication; the city is a center of commerce, culture, education, and entertainment. Many harbor activities are at your doorstep such as: whale-watching, harbor cruises, island-hopping, sailing and rowing including the Charles River. Once the hub of evolutionary War activity, Boston today is a Mecca for American history lovers. Just a short walk from Marriott's Custom House is Faneuil Hall, one of 16 historically significant sites on the well-marked Freedom Trail. Along the way is the Boston Common and the famous swan boats. Boston's celebrated symphony, its Museum of Fine Arts and its theater production can accent your vacation with culture and style. Dining is a cultural experience in Boston, noted for its excellent seafood and traditional restaurants; 200 within walking distance of the Custom House suites. Work up an appetite exploring the shops of Newbury Street, Copley Place/Prudential Center and Harvard Square in New England's most "walkable city".