Castle-Themed Hotels in Massachusetts
A travel experience to a new destination can be even more rewarding if the hotel is in a castle setting. Castle hotels in Massachusetts offer guests luxury and modern conveniences with an medieval flair. These upscale accommodations combined with impressive architecture make for memorable visits to this scenic corner of New England. With restaurants and shops inside the walls, guests of these themed hotels lack little in modern comforts.
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Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
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Just 20 minutes from Boston, the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center (starwoodhotels.com) is a sprawling replica of a medieval castle built with today's modern comforts. While the outside of this hotel looks like a castle, the interior has more of a modern look and feel.The upscale features include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and a four-star restaurant. The 24-hour business center offers space for large conferences and a shuttle service takes guests to nearby businesses and attractions. The staff is multilingual and hotel is pet friendly. Other extra amenities offered at the Sheraton Framingham include on-site dry cleaning service, banquet facilities and large rooms with views of the Boston countryside.
Nashua Radisson Castle Hotel
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The large-scaled Nashua Radisson Castle Hotel (radisson.com) is one hour north of Boston in the town of Nashua. The massive walls and towers, combined with the 17th Century decor in the lobby emphasize the medieval castle theme of this hotel. The luxury hotel features an indoor pool, health spa and a 25,000 square foot conference center with additional meeting rooms for corporate clients. A restaurant, Granite Bistro, and a cocktail lounge are on the premises and provide room service to hungry guests. The Nashua Radisson is close to several area attractions such as the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Manchester Airport and scenic Canobie Lake Park.
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The Blantyre
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The Blantyre is a luxury hotel in Lenox, Massachusetts. Built to resemble a Tudor castle, the upscale decor and country charm welcome visitors to the New England countryside. The Blantyre (blantyre.com) has won multiple awards, such as the prestigious Wine Spectator "Grand Award" in 2010 and has a 5-star rating by Forbes. The hotel features suites with fireplaces, high ceilings and large windows looking out over the country estate grounds. The on-site restaurant requires a jacket and tie and 24-hour room service is available. Nearby activities include tennis, golf, swimming, cross country skiing and ice skating.
The Charles Street Inn
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Located in Boston, Massachusetts is the The Charles Street Inn (charlesstreetinn.com). Resembling a Victorian castle, the hotel offers guests modern luxury and convenience. The rooms feature antique furniture, fireplaces, whirlpool baths and views of Boston Harbor. The theme of royalty continues throughout each of the rooms with the tall ceilings and some rooms feature four-post Victorian beds. Large gilded mirrors and marble fireplaces compliment the Renaissance feel. The hotel's restaurant serves its guests in-room breakfasts. Nearby attractions include historic Nob Hill, the Boston Opera House and the Boston Zoo. Restaurants and shopping are close to the Charles Street Inn.
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