The Best Hotels To Book In Worcester Massachusetts

Just an hour west of Boston, Worcester is the second-largest city in Massachusetts and is well-known for its friendly nature. There’s a student feel to the city, too, thanks to the dozens of colleges skirting its edges. There are a variety of lodging choices in the area – from bed and breakfasts to boutique hotels – and the city is home to great hospitality if you know where to look. Here are the best places to stay in Worcester – bookable on Culture Trip.

1. Beechwood Hotel

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A red-brick outdoor dining area at Beechwood Hotel, with candlelit tables and parasols beside a greenery-lined wall

The Beechwood Hotel is the only luxury boutique hotel in Worcester, offering top-notch service and some of the finest amenities in town. Next to Massachusetts Biotechnology Research Park, this hotel is tucked away in a neighborhood of trees, historical buildings, and greenery. The hotel restaurant, Sonoma, is a great place to retire to with a glass of wine. It’s also pet-friendly, so you can bring your dog along with you.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Worcester

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A living area in shades of brown between two bedrooms in a Residence Inn by Marriott Worcester suite

For those looking for a comfy stay at a standardized hotel in Worcester, the Residence Inn is one of the best options. Amenities include a free breakfast buffet, a fully equipped kitchen in each room, an indoor pool, and a weekly barbecue, plus a grocery shopping service for extended-stay customers. It’s perfect for business travelers or families looking to make their transition from the road to the hotel as smooth as possible.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Worcester

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The red brick exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester overlooking a wide, empty city road

The Hilton Garden Inn Worcester is in the heart of downtown, making it an ideal place to stay to enjoy the city. With comfortable beds, a heated pool, and a full-service breakfast, this hotel delivers on all the essentials. Its close proximity to Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts makes it a great spot for drama lovers. Dine on sautéed pork chops and craft ale at the nearby Deadhorse Hill.

5. Great Wolf Lodge Boston – Fitchburg

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The sprawling indoor water park with orange and blue tube slides and other water playground features at Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg

Give your kids an unforgettable vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg. Close to Worcester and Boston, it’s the ultimate getaway for children, with an indoor water park. When they’re wrinklier than a couple of prunes, your gang can dry off with a round of minigolf, a few frames of bowling, or a show at the theater. Are they up for more fun? From climbing rock walls and mining for gems to tackling a rope course and gaming in the arcade, your kids will love every minute at Great Wolf Lodge, and you’ll love every (fleeting) minute of shut-eye you get in your log cabin-themed king suite.

Nick Dauk contributed additional reporting to this article.

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