Hyatt for Pres. Day--nearby walking?

Hi,

I booked cheap rate on hotwire for $70/night at Hyatt over Pred%26#39;s holiday in Feb.

It will only be 3 nights...so I would love to do a bit of shopping at Filene%26#39;s basement, maybe visit a museum.

Since I am not used to very cold weather, I was thinking of cabbing around unless someone can advise of great restaurants within a block? Are the cabs reasonably priced in Boston? I hear the entrance of this hotel is not so convenient.

After some research, I know that I will be by the market, theatre, and chinatown. I love Thai, Seafood, DimSum, Italian, almost everything.

How far is the Oysterhouse from here and do I need reservations ?

Is a spa nearby for a massage?

Hyatt for Pres. Day--nearby walking?

Cabs in Boston are expensive, so the more you are willing to walk, the better off you will be.

You will be close to the theater district, chinatown and Filene%26#39;s. I consider the Union Oyster House within walking distance from there (it%26#39;s about a 15 minute walk), but since you don%26#39;t want to walk in the cold, you%26#39;d probably want to take a cab. I don%26#39;t think you%26#39;d need reservations, it%26#39;s pretty slow around here in February.

For restaurants in Chinatown my favorites are Peach Farm, Taiwan Cafe and Pho Pasteur (Vietanmese pho, delicious!) all are pretty easy walk from your hotel.

Check in your hotel, they might have a spa, otherwise, there may be one at the Ritz Boston Common, which is two blocks from your hotel.

Have fun!

Hyatt for Pres. Day--nearby walking?

Cool ,thanks very much. I LOVE Pho and am picky about it ...is this place you named authentic (ie mainly Vietnamese patrons)?

Going out at night around the Hyatt in Chinatown walking is a little scary at night

Walk along Tremont towards the Commom over to Beacon Hill Side

Try Parkers Restaurant at the Omni Parker House for a very Boston setting and great value.