For your convenience, The Ritz-Carlton has provided the following information to help you plan for and enjoy your stay with us.
Recreation
Direct access to The Sports Club/LA Boston, a 100,000 square foot spa, fitness and sports complex with a junior Olympic pool (a fee is required and guests must be over the age of 16) Guests of the hotel are presented with the singular experience of access to The Sports Club/ LA, Boston. It is the ultimate 100,000 square foot spa, fitness and sports complex, and is directly connected to the hotel. This urban country club resort offers the luxury of convenience, comfort and personalized service. From the junior Olympic pool to basketball, volleyball and squash courts, steam and sauna, weight training equipment, cycling studios – it is pure indulgence. The Sports Club/LA, Boston Splash, the destination city-spa, offers a complete menu of spa services, group exercise classes and the celebrated full-service Salon Fontana beauty salon. ·
Electricity
220 - 240 AC/DC voltage
Currency
• Transactions are done in US Dollars. One Dollar is equivalent to .82 Euro
• A currency exchange service is available at the hotel’s front desk
• You may also change your money or cash travelers checks at banks Remember to bring along your passport to help facilitate exchanges
Phone
• The United States does not have a country code but goes by Area Codes. For New York City there are several Area Codes (617), (847).
• International calls are made by first dialing 011 followed by the country code followed by the numbers. Calls to other states in The United States are made by dialing the number 1, then area code before the number For local directory assistance, call 411.
Tourist Information
www.bostonusa.com
Public Holidays
New Year’s Day (January 1st)
Martin Luther King’s Birthday (January 15th)
Washington’s Birthday (February 19th)
Memorial Day (May 28th)
Independence Day (July 4th)
Labor Day (September 3rd)
Columbus Day (October 8th)
Veteran’s Day (November 11th)
Thanksgiving Day (November 22nd)
Christmas Day (December 25th)
Hours of Work/Business
Typical Work Days are Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Banking Hours
Monday thru Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm and on Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm
Shopping Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
On Sundays many stores are open from 11:00am – 5:00pm
Tipping
• Tipping is not expected, though welcome. It is customary in Boston restaurants and bars to tip your server between 15 – 20% of your total bill
Climate
• Spring – In March, the average temperatures range from the low thirties to the mid forties, April sees temperatures in the mid forties to low sixties and May temperatures range from the mid fifties to low seventies.
• Summer – Summer sees temperatures range from the low seventies to the low nineties. The weather can be very warm and humid with temperatures sometimes reaching to the upper nineties.
• Fall – September and October temperatures average in the sixties and seventies and drop to the fifties come November.
• Winter – The winter months are mildly cold with average temperatures in the forties and fifties, though at night it gets colder.
Clothing
• Spring – You’ll want to bring a light jacket or warm sweater for the cooler climate.
• Summer – Bring short sleeves and sunscreen to help with the summertime sun.
• Fall - A light jacket or warm sweater should be brought if traveling at this time of year.
• Winter – At this time of year you’ll want to bring sweaters, a coat, hat and gloves. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common food and beverage outlets’ recommended attire is sophisticated casual
Visas
For local Visa requirements go to www.travel.state.gov.com
Health Requirements
For any health requirements to travel to the United States go to www.travel.state.gov.com
Language
• The national language of the United States is English. English is widely spoken in Boston
Airports
Logan International Airport: Domestic & International Flights - 15 minute cab-ride
Taxis
There is a taxi stand in front of the hotel.
The Rates of Fare are as follows: Meter Rates:
$1.75 for the first 1/8th mile or less
$0.30 for each additional 1/8th of a mile
Rental Cars
Currently, 8 rental car companies operate at Logan International Airport. They include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Parking
Valet Parking available at the hotel. Cost per night is $39.00 USD.
Trains
Boston has three rail centers: South Station, on Atlantic Avenue at Summer Street, near the Waterfront and the Financial District; Back Bay Station, on Dartmouth Street between Huntington and Columbus avenues, across from the Copley Place mall; and North Station, on Causeway Street near the TD Banknorth Garden. Amtrak serves all train stations, which are also linked to the MBTA subway.