I’ve been spending a lot of time in Boston and staying at a different hotel each trip. One stands out among the others for wheelchair accessibility and location. The Hyatt Regency Boston borders Chinatown and the Theater District. It is also just a five-minute walk (or wheel, in my case) from such attractions as Boston Common Park, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway and Downtown Crossing.
My visit was hosted, but all opinions are my own.
The Hyatt Regency Boston is a nice mix of high-end and casual enough to bring the family. You’ll find automatic doors, wide hallways and roomy elevators for wheelchair users. Accessible rooms large enough for four or more are available, including some with attention to hearing impairment.
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Location, Location, Location
- The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) has a direct connection from the hotel to the Downtown Crossing station, where you can access the commuter rails and the subway system to go just about anywhere in the city.
- The walk to the Theater District is quick and easy. You may not think theater when planning a trip to Boston, but you should. You’ll find ballet such as the Nutcracker, and traveling Broadway shows. The performances include top talent. I saw Tony winner Patti Lupone eating at Davio’s Northern Steakhouse after she did a play.
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- Within five minutes you can get from the Hyatt Regency to Boston’s Chinatown, the third largest Chinatown in the country. It’s filled with restaurants and shops. I did have trouble getting my wheelchair through some of the streets, which I were told are being repaved.
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My Room
Hyatt Regency Boston offers a variety of rooms and suites, including a 1325 sq. ft. Presidential Suite. It’s rare to find a handicap accessible suite, but this hotel has them. My two-room Junior Suite was spacious and open. A pocket door separated the rooms. I had no trouble getting around in the wheelchair.
Outlets and light switches in the suite were easily accessible. The king-size bed was just the right height to get into from my wheelchair. A large bathroom gave me room to move in. It had a shower chair with railings around it for safety and a mirror I could reach at the sink. The two television sets and pull-out couch in the living room area made it work for a family.
Amenities In and Around the Hyatt Regency Boston
Dining
Avenue One is the restaurant at Hyatt Regency Boston with a menu filled with locally sourced items. It also has a breakfast buffet. If you want something lighter, the Avenue One Express has quick bites and coffee drinks. The Lobby Bar is the place to get a cocktail—and a piece of Boston Cream Pie.
Room Service
I did not make it to a restaurant for a meal at the hotel, but I did get a charcuterie plate and bottle of wine from room service. It was filled with meat, cheeses and fruit, all of which were fresh and delicious.
Pets
I did not bring my service dog, but the Hyatt Regency Boston welcomes pets even if they aren’t service animals. They set up a program called VIP (Very Important Pet) that will waive a pet fee, provide a comfortable bed for your pet and have a special treat available.
Keeping Fit
You will find a fitness center and indoor pool at this hotel. The pool is open 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, which is ideal if you have kids to keep busy. The pool did not have a lift for accessibility when I was there.
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The Hyatt Regency is less than five miles from Boston Logan Airport. Uber and Lyft, including the option for WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) are available. If you are driving, the hotel gives you the choice to pay for valet or self-parking.
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