Boston Hotel Buckminster vs Best Western Roundhouse Suites

The Boston Hotel Buckminster is an economical hotel that combines modern amenities with Boston's historical charm. This hotel is situated in the heart of Boston's Back Bay and footsteps away from Boston University and Fenway Park. Public Transportation can be found just outside the hotel front doors. Additionally shopping districts (such as Copley Square and Newbury Street), colleges and universities and an active night life can be found just minutes away from this hotel making the Buckminster an ideal resting spot for business and leisure travelers.The hotel features 24-hour front desk assistance, elevators, parking, swimming pool, concierge service, copy service, air-conditioning in public areas, and room service.The guestroom amenities include air-conditioning, bathroom with shower, cable TV with remote control, hairdryer, telephone, iron and ironing board, writing desk with chair, bedside lamp, and safe.

Located in Boston's South End, the Best Western Roundhouse Suites is an all suites hotel that is one of the 2002 recipients of a *Best of the Best* award from Best Western International.All 92 suites feature a sitting area with a sofa bed, arm chair and work desk, a wet-bar with microwave and refrigerator, coffee/tea maker and sink, three 2-line dataport telephones, in-room safe, 27-inch television, pay-per-view movies, iron and ironing board and a hairdryer. Executive Suites with French doors. On-site fitness center and 2 meeting roomsThe Best Western Roundhouse Suites offers a shuttle service to Copley Square/Prudential Center/Hynes Convention Center, Boston Medical Center, nearby Fenway Park, Longwood Medical Center, Boston Symphony Hall, T-subway stations, and nearby Northeastern University. You can enjoy complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free parking, complimentary local telephone calls, use of the fitness center and fresh baked afternoon cookies in the lobby during your stay at the Roundhouse.This unique round building was built in the 1800's as a gas tank. The gasoline was used to light up the lanterns in Boston, then became a motion picture exhibition in the 20*s and light manufacturing and storage in the 30*s, it has been vacant for over 60 years, before it was transformed into a beautiful top-notch hotel in 2001. Have you ever slept in a round building before? The shape of the building is not the only thing you will remember. The staff is committed to providing you with the best possible service. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.It's a stone's throw away from Boston's proud tradition and history of New England. Boston is host to many distinctive shops, world-class restaurants, superb museums, the performing arts and theatre district, Boston's medical community, colleges, the Boston Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics, as well as Boston's financial district, the Hynes Convention Center and Bayside Exposition Center.