This is was our fourth visit to the Custom House towers. This time we traveled with my sister and her family. As always, this hotel is just the best for travel with kids. The game room, observatory deck -- even the rotunda in the lobby all provide spaces for people to gather and enjoy each other's company. Plus there is a lot to do right outside the hotel door which, especially for older teens makes for a happy trip!

Try to book one of the suites that ends in "02" -- those are most definitely the best rooms in the house, but all are unique and very spacious in their design.

My only complaint (and it's a small one) is that over the years, some of the fabric on the chairs and couches are starting to show the wear. Also, what happened to the Boston Globe?

Thanks, Custom House, for yet another fantastic weekend!

What a find! Had two suites for ladies getaway weekend. Found after a search on Marriott website, rooms only $193 a night with AAA discount. I know March is slow, but this is a fabulous price for the quality of the facilities and its location. Aquarium T entrance outside the hotel, The Black Rose also right next door, and barely a block to Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall area. Being on the 6th floor, there was some revelry noise from the street late Saturday night (including bagpipers!), but not enough to disturb us too much. We were there the weekend before St. Patrick's Day; it must be wild for the actual holiday! Positives of the room: linens, bath products, spacious living area and kitchenette with coffee, blender, dishes, toaster, etc. Comfortable king bed, typically uncomfortable sofa bed (but I've been on much worse.) One slight negative was the size of the kitchenette - barely enough counter space to slice cheese on, and there really isn't any freezer space in fridge, only tall enough for an ice tray. As long as you don't plan on keeping things frozen (like we had), it's not problem. Ice machine located on upper floor. Encounters with staff were outstanding, from the front desk to the concierge to bellmen to housekeeping. Wonderful security in that you must use room keycard to access elevator and, after 10:00 pm, the hotel entrance. Can't wait to go back!

The Marriott Custom House is situated centrally. It is steps away from Fenuil Hall, The Boston Acquarium, IMAX Theater, and other points of interests. The only thing is that the hotel doesn't have a restaurant but right outside the Custom House is Fenuil Hall and there are hundreds of restaurants to choose from. My overall experience at this hotel was pretty good. I would highly recommend this hotel to families.

Let me preface by saying that I NEVER write reviews because generally I'm pretty laid back and feel that hotels are hotels. But after our one night stay at the Marriott Custom House, I felt compelled to tell everyone about this fabulous hotel. First off, it is a historic landmark and easy to find because it's next to Faneuil Hall and has a super tall clock tower. Secondly, the staff - everyone from the front dest, concierge, valet parking guy and housekeeping was the nicest, warmest I've ever encountered. And finally, the room was incredible: 10 ft high (or more) ceilings, impeccably clean and spacious. We stayed on the 12th floor facing Quincy Market (room 1202). If anyone else was on the floor, we didn't hear them. Based on the reviews here regarding the noise, I called the morning of our arrival and requested (and received) a higher, quiet floor. The bed was soft and cozy and the windows in the living room were tall which made everything bright. There are two rooms connected by a hallway - one with a king sized bed and one with a sofa bed along with a 4 seat kitchen table, sink, microwave and basic kitchen stuff (plates, cups, flatwear, sponge, dishwashing liquid). And there was a coffee maker and coffee. The bathroom wasa off the hallway and contained a tub and shower combo that was so clean, I felt like I should clean our bathroom at home. There was plenty of room for me, my husband and 5 yr old. They had cookies at the front desk at our arrival which was a nice treat. I was worried we might get a Marriott Vacation Club pitch but was surprised that we never received one - but that's because the room speaks for itself. We usually stay at a Starwood hotel (Westin) but this was so far better, it was off the charts. Kudos to whoever runs the hotel. It makes me want to stay at a Marriott every time we're on vacation.