Valentine's Day Package

BOSTON (January 8, 2009) - The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston introduces a new romance package as a way to "warm up" this winter. Enjoy giant Chocolate Covered Strawberries at turndown and upgrade your room to a deluxe river view of the Boston skyline for just $50 more or to an Executive Suite with the same view for $100 more.
The Romance Package includes:
• Luxurious Accommodations overlooking the Cambridge or Boston skyline
• Chocolate Dipped Giant Strawberries to share with your love

This package is subject to availability, through December 30, 2009. Rates begin at $211 per night on Valentine’s weekend and are based on single or double occupancy (children under 17 stay free with adult) and not available to groups.

During Valentine’s Day weekend, the ArtBar will be featuring a Lover’s Special offering spiced walnut crusted scallops and seared half lobster tail, fingerling potatoes, "baby" tomatoes, baby arugula tossed with lemon cilantro dressing and balsamic glaze for $27 or Berkshire pork porterhouse, mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, baby brussel sprouts and sweet garlic jus for $26. For dessert, designed to be shared with the one you love - a dessert "trio" including a heart shaped red velvet cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting, amaretto truffles with powdered sugar and a white and dark chocolate dipped strawberries for $10 per couple.

Romantic ideas for your visit to Boston:
• Romantic evening walk along the Charles River
• Star gaze next door at the Museum of Science observatory
• Visit the Jewelers Building in Downtown Crossing
• Take a North End Market tour and enjoy dinner at an intimate Italian restaurant
• Discover the city by bicycle and enjoy a picnic in the public gardens
• Take a horse and buggy tour of Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the North End
• Enjoy dinner for two on one of the riverfront patios overlooking the city

Located on the Cambridge side of Boston, the AAA 4-diamond 400-room Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston is situated on the banks of the Charles River, overlooking the spectacular Boston skyline. Guest amenities include 24-hour Health Club, atrium-style swimming pool, in-room movies and video games, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, and complimentary hotel shuttle service to shopping and points of interest in Boston and Cambridge. The hotel recently introduced ArtBar, a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers - featuring innovative seasonal American cuisine designed for discovery and for sharing, communal tables and seasonal outdoor patio. The hotel is also home to Restaurant dante – where owner/chef Dante DeMagistris presents fresh and creative cuisine with modern Italian influences. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall with over 120 shops including Gap, Banana Republic, Macy’s and the Apple Store, and next door to the Museum of Science.

Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally-inspired and artfully-presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover the Sonesta Collection in Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Orlando, St. Maarten (2), Brazil (2), Chile (3), Colombia, Peru (7), and Egypt (12). Opening soon in: Rosario and Patagonia, Argentina; Jaco Beach, Costa Rica; Barranquilla and Cartagena, Colombia; Miami, FL; and San Carlos, Mexico. Visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.

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