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Boston will boast a White Christmas this season

^{Location, location, location... The Doubletree Downtown hotel is in the heart of the theatre district and a block from Chinatown. Above, from left;  the bright exterior opposite Tufts New Enland Medical Center at 821 Washington Street, the lobby, the Wisteria Restaurant and the indoor swimming pool.}

Doubletree Downtown Boston hits the right note for the Holidays
Package includes tickets to Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"

The “White Christmas Package” starts at only $289 and includes overnight for two people plus two VIP tickets to the musical
“Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas.”You will hit the right note this holiday season with the Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown’s new “White Christmas Package” offer, featuring an entertaining overnight stay for two people and two VIP tickets to the Broadway hit musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.”

Coming this November to Boston’s Wang Theater, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is musical entertainment for the entire family.  Based on the classic film of the same name, the musical played to sold-out Boston audiences in 2005, when the Boston Globe wrote “Plenty of razzmatazz, including snow! You’ll leave the theater humming Irving Berlin’s irresistibly hum-able tunes!” Boston Herald raved “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a SMASH, an instant classic!”

Great location, comfort food 

Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown is located in the very heart of Boston’s theater district, just steps from the Wang Theatre. The contemporary hotel features 268 spacious, uniquely decorated guest rooms and suites, Executive floor accommodations, Concierge services, two restaurants, on site sports complex with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, room service, and valet parking.

When we stayed there last week we were most impressed with the food portion and prices in their Wisteria Restaurant. For downtown Boston it was quite a change, and for the good. Boston has a surfeit of haute cousine, overpriced restaurants, so it is a shock to see good, hearty portions of food everyone likes.

The menu (see here) was full of "comfort foods" at country prices like a huge, double rack of Braised Baby Back Ribs (on right) with garlic mashed potatoes....$20.95 and Grilled Chicken Breast lightly marinated, served on a bed of root vegetables and Arborio risotto with a red onion marmalade….$18.95.

And where else in Boston will be be offered a half dozen giant shrimp for $12.95? 

On the off chance none of this satisfies you, two blocks away you run into Jake Wirth's Rathskeller and around the corner the hundred-odd Asian eaties. 

On with the snow, we mean show 

The “White Christmas Package” starts at only $289.00 + taxes and includes overnight accommodations for two people and two VIP tickets to the musical “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.”  Show tickets are available for Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday 1:00pm performances.  Offer is valid November 23-December 23, 2007.  Reservations based on availability. Taxes not included. 

To make reservations this holiday season you may call (617) 956-5115 and mention code L-WHC.  Reservations must be booked at least 14 days from arrival date.  Package is non refundable and non transferable Offer is limited to 2 VIP show tickets per room. Additional tickets may be purchased via the hotel or by visiting the website. 

Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown is located at 821 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 Telephone 617-956-7900.   For additional information, please visit their website.