ResourcesMake Your Staycation Worth It: 3 Amazing Hotels in NYC and Boston

Published 24 Aug 2021

Make Your Staycation Worth It: 3 Amazing Hotels in NYC and Boston

When you’re traveling, you don’t want to stay in just any hotel. You want to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth while also ensuring you and your family are comfortable and able to relax. This is especially true when you’re traveling in New York City and Boston. These major cities have a lot to do and a lot to see, which makes it even more important for your hotel stay to be as relaxing and luxurious as possible.

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The good news is that, if you’re looking for a place to stay in the Big Apple or Boston, there are three hotels that will set the stage.

 

M Social Hotel Times Square

M Social Hotel Times Square New York is a contemporary and stylish hotel located in Times Square at 226 W 52nd St. The rooms are modern and charming with beautiful views and a maximum capacity of four. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, and a gym. The hotel also offers special offers including New Year’s Eve Exclusives, Girlfriend Getaways, and a Homecoming Concert Experience Package.

While you’re staying at the M Social Hotel in Times Square, you can secure your parking at one of the two nearby Icon Parking garages with our contactless parking app. You can rent a parking spot either at HJ Parking on 851 8th Ave or 301-309 W 51st St or you can rent a part spot at our Circle Parking garage on 209 W 51st or 200-206 W 52nd St.

 

The Knickerbocker

The Knickerbocker hotel is another amazing hotel located right in the heart of Manhattan in Times Square. This luxury hotel once played host to a wide range of famous historical and political figures and consists of 330 rooms along with four tribute suites and 27 junior suites. The hotel has a contemporary, luxe style and customized floorplans with 6-foot windows, 8-foot doors, and 12-foot ceilings.

If you’re looking for safe and secure guaranteed parking during your stay at The Knickerbocker hotel, you can use Icon Parking’s contactless NYC parking app to access one of our city parking garages at the Regal Parking garage on 11 E 38th St.

 

InterContinental Boston

If you’re taking a trip down to Boston, MA, whether it’s to do some whale watching with the family or to catch a Red Sox game, you can relax and unwind in the InterContinental Boston hotel. This hotel, located at 510 Atlantic Ave, is centrally located and just a six-minute walk from the Boston Children’s Museum. The hotel has 424 rooms with iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and wireless Internet access with a surcharge.

If you’re looking for quality parking while you’re in Boston without having to waste time and money looking for a parking spot, be sure to open the Icon Parking parking app to find a spot at our Boston Atlantic Parking garage at 500 Atlantic Ave. The average car in the U.S. is parked 95% of the time, and many of the attractions you’ll see while you’re in Boston you can access on foot. With Icon Parking, you can feel confident knowing your vehicle is safe and secure during your stay. We even offer EV charging stations to power your vehicle while you’re parked.

Ready to book your parking spot with Icon Parking? Contact us today or use our contact-less parking app to rent a spot near your hotel.

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