Boston Marriott Copley Place
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The Boston Marriott Copley Place is one of two hotels directly connected to the upscale retail shopping mall known as Copley Place in Boston's fashionable Back Bay. With stores such as Gucci, Christian Dior, Nieman Marcus and Tiffany & Co., Copley place attracts well-heeled Bostonians as well as shoppers from around the country and the world. The 38-story hotel received three diamonds from AAA. Guests in any of its 1098 rooms may enjoy access to a full business center and fitness facility. Wired and wireless Internet is available for a fee. The on-site Champions sports bar boasts 44 flat-screen high-definition TVs, as well as 26 beers on tap. In addition, Copley Plaza offers plenty of fine dining.
The Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-236-5800
marriott.com
Westin Providence
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The Westin Providence hotel connects directly to the Rhode Island Convention Center and to Providence Place Mall. Other local attractions such as the Providence Performing Arts Center, Waterplace Park, the Arcade Mall and Brown University's College Hill lie just a short walk, drive or cab ride away. Guest rooms at this and all Westin hotels feature the signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Shower and, for your best friend, the Heavenly Dog Bed for an extra fee. An on-site spa and two restaurants complement those at Providence Place Mall.
Macy's, J.C. Penney's and Nordstrom's department stores anchor
the Providence Place mall. At street level, beneath the three levels of shops and a food court, an array of popular eateries includes the Cheesecake Factory, Johnny Rockets and Joe's American Bar and Grill. Providence Place Mall has an IMAX theater as well.
Westin Providence
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-598-8000
westinprovidence.com
Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino
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While you may never have thought of the Mohegan Sun as a shopping mall, the presence of dozens of fine shops including Bocelli, Caché, Chico's, Coach, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski, Brookstone, LUSH and more make it just that.
As you look out your upper floor window, the inward-slanting mirrored-glass facade of the building will give you the illusion that you are floating on air. This 34-story luxury hotel has all the amenities you might expect in order to pamper high rollers and high-end shoppers alike. If you have any cash left after visiting the shops, you may want to risk it at the tables for another possible round of shopping.
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
888-777-7922
mohegansun.com
Article Written By Lois Lawrence
Lois Lawrence is an attorney and freelance writer living and working in Stonington, Conn. She has written on many subjects including travel, food, consumerism, relationships, insurance and law. Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1976, and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law in 1979.
