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Omni Parker House

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Omni Parker House goes back to 1855, when Harvey D. Parker opened the Parker House on School Street, and the hotel describes itself as the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. The present 14-story building opened in 1927, the hotel joined Omni in 1983, and a year-long renovation was completed in 2025. There are 551 rooms.

It suits first-time visitors and history-minded travelers who want the Freedom Trail outside the door: the hotel stands on the trail, with Boston Common, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace nearby. Four T lines are within a few minutes on foot, by the hotel's own count: State Street for the Blue and Orange Lines in about two minutes, and Park Street for the Red and Green Lines and Downtown Crossing for the Red and Orange Lines in about four.

Where the pie and the rolls began

The hotel credits its own kitchen with Boston Cream Pie, Parker House rolls and Boston scrod. It says French chef Augustine Anezin, hired in 1865, created the pie, originally called Parker House Chocolate Cream Pie, and the dessert became the official Massachusetts state dessert in 1996. It is still served at Parker's Restaurant, and whole pies ship nationwide from the hotel's bake shop.

A guest list worth reading

The hotel's timeline is unusually rich. The Saturday Club of Emerson, Hawthorne and Longfellow met here monthly; Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of A Christmas Carol privately at the Parker House, the door to his suite is on display, and the hotel still has the mirror he rehearsed with. Ho Chi Minh worked in the bakeshop, Malcolm X worked in the restaurant, and John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at table 40 in Parker's Restaurant.

Rooms

Rooms come with a king bed or two full beds, and the Signature Room offers 400 square feet with a sitting area. Families can book guaranteed connecting rooms or the Freedom Trail Family Suite, which adds a children's sleeping nook and colonial-style costumes. The 24-hour fitness center has Peloton bikes.

Restaurants and bars

Parker's Restaurant is the hotel's dining room, with Waterford crystal chandeliers and hand-carved woodwork, and the place to order Boston Cream Pie. It currently lists breakfast daily and a lunch service; appropriate dress and footwear are required, and vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available on request.

Parker's Bar opens from 2 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays.

The Last Hurrah is the hotel's whiskey bar at street level, done in leather and mahogany and lined with photographs of James Michael Curley and other Boston politicians. It takes its name from Edwin O'Connor's 1956 novel, which Curley inspired, and is open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight, with food until 10 p.m.

Sources: Omni Parker House, history, policies, directions, accommodations, Parker's Restaurant, Parker's Bar, The Last Hurrah, Boston Cream Pie. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Omni Parker House
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Call: +1 617-227-8600
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60 School Street
Boston, 02108
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About Omni Parker House

Omni Parker House goes back to 1855, when Harvey D. Parker opened the Parker House on School Street, and the hotel describes itself as the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. The present 14-story building opened in 1927, the hotel joined Omni in 1983, and a year-long renovation was completed in 2025. There are 551 rooms.

It suits first-time visitors and history-minded travelers who want the Freedom Trail outside the door: the hotel stands on the trail, with Boston Common, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace nearby. Four T lines are within a few minutes on foot, by the hotel's own count: State Street for the Blue and Orange Lines in about two minutes, and Park Street for the Red and Green Lines and Downtown Crossing for the Red and Orange Lines in about four.

Where the pie and the rolls began

The hotel credits its own kitchen with Boston Cream Pie, Parker House rolls and Boston scrod. It says French chef Augustine Anezin, hired in 1865, created the pie, originally called Parker House Chocolate Cream Pie, and the dessert became the official Massachusetts state dessert in 1996. It is still served at Parker's Restaurant, and whole pies ship nationwide from the hotel's bake shop.

A guest list worth reading

The hotel's timeline is unusually rich. The Saturday Club of Emerson, Hawthorne and Longfellow met here monthly; Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of A Christmas Carol privately at the Parker House, the door to his suite is on display, and the hotel still has the mirror he rehearsed with. Ho Chi Minh worked in the bakeshop, Malcolm X worked in the restaurant, and John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at table 40 in Parker's Restaurant.

Rooms

Rooms come with a king bed or two full beds, and the Signature Room offers 400 square feet with a sitting area. Families can book guaranteed connecting rooms or the Freedom Trail Family Suite, which adds a children's sleeping nook and colonial-style costumes. The 24-hour fitness center has Peloton bikes.

Restaurants and bars

Parker's Restaurant is the hotel's dining room, with Waterford crystal chandeliers and hand-carved woodwork, and the place to order Boston Cream Pie. It currently lists breakfast daily and a lunch service; appropriate dress and footwear are required, and vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available on request.

Parker's Bar opens from 2 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays.

The Last Hurrah is the hotel's whiskey bar at street level, done in leather and mahogany and lined with photographs of James Michael Curley and other Boston politicians. It takes its name from Edwin O'Connor's 1956 novel, which Curley inspired, and is open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight, with food until 10 p.m.

Sources: Omni Parker House, history, policies, directions, accommodations, Parker's Restaurant, Parker's Bar, The Last Hurrah, Boston Cream Pie. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. Guests must be 21 to rent a room, and checking out early incurs a fee of one night plus tax.
Q. How much is parking at Omni Parker House?+
Overnight valet parking with in-and-out privileges is $72 per vehicle per night, with a $25 late exit fee if the car stays past 2 p.m. the next day. The garage takes vehicles up to 6 feet 8 inches tall.
Q. Does the hotel charge a daily fee?+
Yes. A daily fee of $35 per room plus tax covers Wi-Fi, local and long-distance calls, package handling, the self-service business center, a weekly make-your-own Boston Cream Pie class and a weekly history tour when space allows, and a $10 food and beverage credit per reservation at Parker's Bar or The Last Hurrah.
Q. Is Omni Parker House pet-friendly?+
Yes, for dogs and cats up to 25 pounds each, with a maximum of two per room. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $125 applies per stay, and service animals are exempt.
Q. What is the cancellation policy?+
Cancelling within three days of arrival, after 12 noon, or shortening your stay brings a one-night room and tax penalty. The policy does not apply to advance-purchase prepaid rates.
Q. How do I get from Logan Airport by T?+
Take the Blue Line from Airport station to State Street, which the hotel puts about three minutes' walk away. The hotel is 2.5 miles from the airport by road.
Q. What should I enter in my GPS?+
Use the 02108 ZIP code, because another School Street exists in the Boston area; the hotel suggests 45 Province Street, next door, as an alternative.