Hotels Lowell

The earliest history of the area centered around the Pawtucket Falls and the Pennacook Indians who planted crops and fished at the falls on a regular basis. Permanent European settlers started arriving in the late 17th century and it wasn't long before farming was not enough to support the ever increasing population. This led to the opening of the Pawtucket and Middlesex canals which led the way for saw mills, glassworks and spinning mills.

The Boston Manufacturing Company establish by Francis Cabot Lowell in 1814 harnessed the power of the local waterways and revolutionized the textile industry. Boott Mill was the first Lowell textile mill. An extensive canal system was established in the city to create the first true American factory town. Unfortunately the early 20th century's Great Depression saw a severe economic slump resulting in unemployment and demolished buildings. However much has been done in recent years to revitalize the city with projects like the Tsongas Arena, local sports franchises and the uplift of existing mill buildings to apartments, boutiques and art galleries creating a great place to live and visit.

Guests to any of the hotels Lowell offers will be impressed by the friendly reception, homeliness and multi-lingual staff of the hotels. Many motels, bed and breakfast accommodations and two and three-star hotels are located on the outskirts of the city with only a few in downtown Lowell itself. The Doubletree Hotel located in downtown offers spectacular views over the Merrimack River and convenient access to the business hub while the Courtyard by Marriott is located on the east side of the city offering convenient access to Boston and all its attractions.

Hotels Lowell offer convenient access to many of the city's museums and cultural activities. The American Textile History Museum, National Streetcar Museum, New England Quilt Museum and the Whistler House Museum of Art are not to be missed. The Western Avenue Studios is a converted mill which houses more than 160 working artists and museums. Theaters and the Philharmonic Orchestra provide further entertainment for visitors to Lowell Hotels.

Guests to these parts have a variety of guest rooms to choose from. These include single and double rooms as well as business-friendly guest accommodation. Tastefully decorated with modern amenities, they provide a home from home atmosphere and are spacious, comfortable and relaxing. In-room controlled air conditioning and heating and plush bedding, crisp linen and fluffy pillows ensure a good night's sleep.

Other amenities include coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels, pay movies, telephone with voice mail and a hair dryer. A flexible work space with desk lamp and ergonomic chair and separate seating areas are available as some Lowell hotels while high-speed internet access and conveniently placed data ports ensure that business guests can work efficiently and comfortably. Some guest rooms also include a refrigerator and microwave.

Often the hotels provide entertainment and fitness facilities. Guests will find wonderfully refreshing indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, the perfect place for a dip between meetings or to relax at the end of the day. Fitness centers with state-of-the-art cardio-vascular fitness equipment and free weights ensure guests maintain their fitness programs while both indoor and outdoor areas are available to sit and read the newspaper, enjoy the sunshine or a warm fireplace depending on the season.

Other facilities and services included in the hotels Lowell offer are 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled guests, free newspapers, balconies and terraces, laundry and dry cleaning, room service, wake up service, on-site parking and car rental. Many hotels also provide a business center with photocopying and fax facilities. Gift shop and shops providing anything that could be required by guests are open 24-hours a day.

Advanced facilities, modern audio-visual equipment and expert meeting professionals ensure that all events and functions provide a successful outcome. These spaces are perfect for meetings, conferences, intimate family gatherings and banquets. The Merrimack Room at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel provides spectacular views over the Merrimack River and can seat 45 guests while the Double Tree Hotel offers more than 15, 000 square feet of meeting space.

Some of accommodations available provide guests with a complimentary breakfast only while others provide full in-house restaurants providing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast buffets, casual dining and contemporary American cuisine that include seafood, steaks and fabulous chicken dishes ensure that all guests are well satisfied.

The Hotels Lowell offer are perfect in every way providing comfortable accommodation, easy access to local attractions and entertainment opportunities as well as to the business center of the city. They also provide easy access to the major city of Boston and to the rest of the state of Massachusetts. Providing modern business facilities including conference centers as well as recreational facilities, both leisure and business guests are well catered for and are sure to have a rewarding and pleasant stay.