There are 17 hotels within the Literary District, ranging from boutique gems to large chains to budget-friendly establishments. And there are more than a dozen restaurants — suiting all budgets, not to mention all taste buds.
Some hotels and restaurants are already partnering with the Lit District in significant ways. The Fairmont Copley Plaza has made a meaningful cash donation toward the initiative, while both the Omni Parker House and Hostelling International have donated space for programs and events. During Boston’s ArtWeek, for instance, the Omni Parker House brought in local historian Susan Wilson to take people on a tour and give a discussion of the who’s whos in the literary world who have walked its halls. And Hostelling International has donated space for writers’ workshops put on by GrubStreet. Also Carrie Nation, a restaurant in the heart of the Lit District, has offered literary-themed menus.
Did You Know?
Charles Dickens lived in the Omni Parker House for two years and first performed A Christmas Carol for the famous literary circle the Saturday Club, which met regularly at the hotel. The Omni Parker House currently holds possessions of Charles Dickens — a lock and key to his apartment door and also his mirror.