It's still happening, but unfortunately we're still waiting for confirmation that it's been done. I was told most likely yesterday, but then nothing. It's disappointing, but please hang in there.It's Friday where I am and I've been madly refreshing the gala ticketmaster site for the past week without seeing any new lower level releases.hoping it is still happening!
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I live north of the city and honestly Malden isn't any worse than Medford or Somerville. You just need to stay alert and conscious of your surroundings.
You can also check the commuter rail on the MBTA website. Places north of the city have trains that come right into North Station (located right below the Garden). Service is on a timed schedule though, so not as convenient. It would really be dependent on what events your seeing. Nice places to stay though, like Wakefield, Melrose, Salem, Newburyport.
You should also keep checking the Worlds hotel reservation link. Rooms have been opening up in their block. I think the Westin had a few rooms available earlier this week. The negotiated rates are good if you want to stay in Boston.
You can also check the commuter rail on the MBTA website. Places north of the city have trains that come right into North Station (located right below the Garden). Service is on a timed schedule though, so not as convenient. It would really be dependent on what events your seeing. Nice places to stay though, like Wakefield, Melrose, Salem, Newburyport.
You should also keep checking the Worlds hotel reservation link. Rooms have been opening up in their block. I think the Westin had a few rooms available earlier this week. The negotiated rates are good if you want to stay in Boston.
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Hmmmm...never thought about that...wonder what the procedure is if a room opens up in Hotel "A" and you have a reservation in hotel "B" and you want to switch? Maybe I should email the housing committee.....
BTW, the Westin, for instance, now seems to have rooms....downside...Omlettes are $20 on site although Panera bread isnt too far away....but with all the people that will be in all those hotels nearby, the few inexpensive breakfast spots could get very crowdedd.
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Assembly is a really nice up and coming area, there's a lot of new restaurants and stuff. But if the hotel is La Quinta it's not really a place I could recommend. Then again I've never stayed there so I'm really not sure, it might be fine. I think the safety is OK.
Some of the places the orange line goes aren't great but the actual line is way better and more efficient than the green line...
As for the new hotel opening next year, it's not really an industrial area, it's near a condo building with some restaurants and shops on the first floor.
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Industrial perhaps wasnt the correct choice of words....Walking the skybridge over all those tracks perhaps isnt the greatest scenery in the world but the other directions from the hotel are fine. If I seem a bit paranoid its because I have been taught to be aware of situations late at night where you could be trapped, like on that bridge. There are places in Spokane like that situation that I never personally would submit myself to at 11 pm at night. But we have lots of gang activity. I will look for those restaurants! Thanks for your input.
Thank you Tammi! I just made a reservation at the Westin for the time being. The combined flight/hotel combo was better than the packages I was looking at for comparable hotels on Expedia, et. al. Anyone else on GS staying there?
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Thank you for your reply. You got it right I booked La Quinta, but I think I'll be out of the hotel most of the time so I just need a safe place for the night and easy access to the rink so hopefully it's not too bad!
Yes I can see that. I actually do think going through there at 11 at night would be pretty creepy but it is well lit and there are cameras and I feel like the area is quiet so it's not like it's a place where there would be people hanging out.
The truth is, if I were coming from out of the area to go to this I would rather stay at a hotel closer to the arena. I suppose the problem is that there's not that many hotels near by.
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The Westin opened up some more rooms at $205 plus 15 percent. I am thinking of moving there from the Sonesta ($229) but the fact that a hearty, early breakfast is pretty expensive in the area ($20 omlettes) and the few inexpensive restaruants like Panera bread are few and far between , and the fact that MY T train going north after the late night events should be pretty empty whereas the one heading with thousands of fans to the five major hotels could mean long lines at the NorthStation platform heading to Huntington Ave. makes me think I am better off at the Sonesta. Would appreciate any locals chimming in about relatively inexpensive places to eat breakfast like Paneras near Huntington Ave. and the Ability of the T to handle 5,000 people at once headed to Huntington from Northstation at 11 pm at night....
There's also a Dunkin Donuts (actually, like FOUR, lol -- and they serve more than donuts) and an Au Bon Pain, which is like a Panera. The hotel is near Copley Place, which I realize is a shopping mall.
Also if you're willing to take a 15 minute walk, there's the Trident Bookstore and Cafe: http://tridentbookscafe.com/
We went there during our last visit. The food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable.
I'm sure the Boston natives will give more info.
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OK, you got me thinking again....always dangerous....to buy some time to think, I booked into the LaQuinta after checking out the area on google street view.....for AARP folk, it is $151/a night plus tax vs $229 plus tax where I am at the Sonesta.
Pluses. I save $700 bucks after figureing in taxes over 8 nights. I dont have to pay the total up front non-refundable two months before the event.
Minuses. Not so many options for breakfast....(there could be a T stop with real food between Assembly and North Station...will have to look into that....) Not quite as nice a hotel but certainly meets my standards...walk from T is about the same and probably safe.
Any thoughts from our locals?
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There's also a Dunkin Donuts (actually, like FOUR, lol -- and they serve more than donuts) and an Au Bon Pain, which is like a Panera. The hotel is near Copley Place, which I realize is a shopping mall.
Also if you're willing to take a 15 minute walk, there's the Trident Bookstore and Cafe: http://tridentbookscafe.com/
We went there during our last visit. The food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable.
I'm sure the Boston natives will give more info.
Yes, I would appreciate input from the locals for sure....I just looked up Dunkin Donuts...where I havent stepped into one this century...and you are right...they have breakfast sandwitches!
(FYI even though the Boston 2016 website SAYS they have rooms, they dont for my dates...I tried to switch....I will check back later....)
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There's a great coffee shop with good breakfast sandwiches called Pavement on Newbury St, not too far away from the Copley Square area. There is also Flour bakery nearby on Clarendon St. that is famous for its baked goods, although it also does some sandwiches also (might be more sandwiches for lunch and pastries for breakfast, though, looking at their website). Au Bon Pain is a good choice, good variety and reasonably priced.
Oooh Flour! I won the Flour cookbook at a silent auction. I need to try that place! I'm going to gain so much weight...maybe not so much if I run everyday.
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Hello Everyone! I just bought my ticket for the Men FP yesterday and the balcony nr is 319 row 9 seat 10. I also booked a room at Hyatt House with only 69$ as i am an employee i have a huge discount. I am willing to share, though with a female, if anyone's interested please PM me. I have the room from 31 march and checking out on 2nd of april.
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You and me both! I want to try Lobster Mac and cheese from this place I saw on Food Network
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Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about....two breakfast sandwiches and I am good to go....
I will keep checking back to see if any rooms open up but staying at the Sonesta wont kill me.....
I take it you've never taken the Green Line to or from a Red Sox game
. I think the T estimates are 1 million riders each day and there are definitely peak rider times that coincide with people coming and going to work. For example, you'll feel like a can of sardines if you try boarding any trains from about 4pm-6pm and it can take a few trains before you get on one. Getting on a train loaded with skating fans at 11pm would probably be kind of fun I take it you've never taken the Green Line to or from a Red Sox game
It is fun! At Nationals my husband and I ended up meeting fellow skating fans and it turned out they sat near us at the arena, so that was pretty fun.
Boston is used to holding large sporting events on a regular bases, so don't worry about it. In my experience, on a game night, it's definitely easier to take the T than to drive to the games. I once drove to Fenway to watch a Red Sox game, bad idea, stuck in traffic for nearly a hour after the game before reaching the Mass Pike (normally a 5 min drive). I would make sure to have enough money on the Charlie card/ticket for the return trip, that would definitely save you some time.
