bob85ne

Hello Patriots fans

I'm from the UK and I'm planning to go and watch the Patriots at Gillette Stadium this coming season.

This is the first time I will be going to Gillette and I am planning on staying in Boston, again the first time I will be going to Boston. I'm hoping that some of you can spare the time to give me some tips/advice please?

I'm looking for advice/tips on the best places to stay in Boston for a reasonable rate and the best ways to get out to Foxborough and Gillette Stadium from Boston?

Any advice, tips, help are greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time.

Bob

Raymond

The man is flying to another country for a little R&R visit and to see his favorite football team. Do you really think he's not planning on a hotel room?

Holy Diver

With the new Flat screens in Gilette Stadium, you could probably stay in Boston and watch the games from your hotel room on the gigantic TVs from 30 miles away.

Wanna see Gillette's new scoreboard? - Extra Points - Boston.com

anyway....here is the T schedule to the game. I'd suggest getting there as early as possible, to soak in the tailgating and get to your seat early!

Enjoy!

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nabwong

If you want "cheaper" accommodation, check out hotel near Lechmere T Station. There are the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Lechmere is also near Cambridgeside Galleria Mall, Boston Duck Tour and 1 or 2 stops from downtown boston (Quincy Market, South Station etc... ). Buses to Harvard Sq. Short walk to Star Market (Groceries).

I'd recommend also checking out B&Bs near Harvard Square (Between Central Square and Harvard Square) in Cambridge. For me, that is the nicest part of "Boston".

I can also give you food recommendations. Boston/Cambridge is my favorite city. I'm so sad to have moved.

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eagle eye

Regarding accommodation the budget is hugely important. You need to give us some idea of how much you plan to spend on accom. and how many nights that has to stretch over. Some of the guys will give you great advice then.

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cloud34

I would stay in one of the 'burbs.

PatsGuy

A prior poster is correct; there is no "reasonable rate" in Boston. Nevertheless, the pound is trading at what? $1.5, so you will get a "bang for your buck".
With such rate, the Marriot at Long Wharf or in Copley allows to to be right in Boston. The Marriot Long Wharf and the Bostonian also are within walking distance to South Station where you can take the Patriot train to Gillette.

BlueThunder

Have ya noticed how the Brits stole alot of our town names.

Cambridge....Dedham....Gloucester...Worcester....E xeter..Peterborough...Manchester...Chester

just to name a few.....

Gwedd

Seriously, if he has the time, he really SHOULD visit the Boston navy yard and tour USS Constitution.

But yeah, staying somewhere close by South Station will let him not only get to the game easily and back, but give him easy access to any number of sight-seeing areas.

Also, there is a shuttle bus from Boston's Logan Airport to South Station that comes by every 15 minutes or so, and costs $5 each way. Save him some cab fare too.

PatsWickedPissah

Recommendations are strongly driven by budget and personal preferences. Staying at the Marriot Long Wharf is a good location if downtown tourism is the agenda. Otherwise it's gotta be cheaper out on Rt 128 about 8 miles from the stadium. Consult Trip Advisor or somesuch for detailed choices and location maps.

Downtown you have the Freedom Trail and the Trolley Tours. Boston is a fun, walkable city with an easily mastered subway system. I wouldn't spend $ on cabs except from the airport assuming your hotel doesn't have a courtesy shuttle. Boston's North End is near the Long Warf and full of good Italian restaurants.

The train from South Station runs to the game. The downside is it arrives too late and departs soon after game ending for tailgating but that's not likely a factor for a tourist. Much cheaper than renting a car and parking at $40-$50. Google/Bing the schedule.

Enjoy your visit.

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