The Bar/Lounge at Omni Parker House

"Boston cream pie was first served here, and Parker’s Restaurant and Parker’s Bar are favorites with local politicians"

"No opportunity is missed to remind guests that Charles Dickens once stayed here, holding court in the Last Hurrah bar - which became a famous literary hangout for the likes of Longfellow, Hawthorne and Emerson"

"For an equally grand experience with a few more upscale services thrown in, try the Fairmont Copley Plaza, with its stylish, sophisticated rooms with marble bathrooms and award-winning bar overlooking Copley Square"

"Dual-line phones feature voice mail and data ports, Internet access exacts a daily fee, and minibars enhance efficiency and comfort"