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www.wbjournal.com Book Of Lists 2016 • Worcester Business Journal 73 Top hotels Ranked by number of rooms as of February 2016 Name No. of rooms Services General manager/ year opened 1 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough 01752 508-460-0700 • www.rplazahotels.com 431 Exhibit space, 87,500 sq. ft.; meeting space, 22,000 sq. ft.; restaurants, free high-speed wireless internet in all guestrooms, indoor pool, car rental, complimentary parking for 1,350 cars Rick Skinner 1985 2 Great Wolf Lodge New England 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg 01420 978-343-9653 • www.greatwolf.com 406 On-site dining, indoor water park, indoor ropes course, indoor miniature golf, arcade, family-focused attractions, Scooops Kid Spa Andrew Dorough 2014 3 Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham 01701 508-879-7200 • www.sheraton.com/framingham 375 Full-service hotel, Sheraton club-level floor, extensive fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants and lounge, 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, IACC-certified conference center, business services, Avis car rental on-site, complimentary parking, in-room safety deposit box, pets under 40 lbs. allowed Brian Smith 1973 4 The VERVE-Crowne Plaza Natick 1360 Worcester St., Natick 01760 508-653-8800 • www.vervehotelnatick.com 251 Full-service restaurant and dining room, bar and lounge, complimentary wireless internet, transportation, complimentary self parking and valet parking, ice cream and coffee shop, full-service fitness center, comprehensive complimentary business center, pet-friendly, renovated in 2012 John Dodson 1986 5 Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center 366 Main St., Sturbridge 01566 508-347-7393 • www.sturbridgehosthotel.com 232 Full-service conference center, beach with lake swimming, paddleboats, miniature golf course, fitness room, indoor pool, two on-site restaurants, lounge Russell Prentiss 1975 6 Embassy Suites Marlborough 123 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough 01752 508-485-5900 • www.bostonmarlborough.embassysuites.com 229 Full-service hotel, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening reception, six meeting rooms ranging from 425 sq. ft. to 725 sq. ft., indoor pool Richard Tomanek 1997 7 DoubleTree by Hilton Boston/Westborough Hotel 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough 01581 508-366-5511 • www.bostonwestborough.doubletree.com 223 Newly renovated meeting and function facilities, Regatta Bar & Grille, Hilton brand lobby connectivity table, 24-hour fitness facilities including indoor pool, whirlpool, complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas, Hertz car rental, all new lobby and public areas as of 2014 Scott Smith 1986 8 Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center 14 Mechanic St., Southbridge 01550 508-765-8000 • www.southbridgehotel.com 203 Restaurant, full bar, full fitness center, heated indoor pool and hot tub, sauna and steam rooms, racquetball and basketball courts, lounge area with free billiards and darts Kim Cameron 2002 9 Courtyard by Marriott Marlborough 75 Felton St., Marlborough 01752 508-480-0015 • www.marriott.com/bosmd 202 9,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and full-service catering, bistro open for breakfast (including full breakfast buffet daily) and dinner, fitness room and indoor pool, complimentary parking and shuttle service within five miles, complimentary wireless internet Mary L. Simone 1986 10 Hilton Garden Inn Worcester 35 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester 01608 508-753-5700 • www.worcester.hgi.com 199 Fitness center, business center, wireless internet, indoor pool, jacuzzi, 12 suites and two restaurants, on-site pantry, meetings and catering KC Jones 2006 11 Hampton Inn Boston-Natick Executive Conference Center 319 Speen St., Natick 01760 508-653-5000 • www.metrowestmeetings.com 188 Wi-Fi in guestrooms, meeting and public areas, complimentary breakfast buffet, free parking and local calls, state-of-the-art fitness and business center open 24/7, complete audio/visual, catering and convention services, complimentary shuttle service to locations within two miles Edward Lemanski 1989 12 DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster 1 99 Erdman Way, Leominster 01453 978-534-9000 • Leominster.DoubleTree.com 187 Complimentary standard wireless internet service, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, two restaurants, bar, room service Suzanne Farias 1989 13 Magnuson Hotel Framingham 2 130 Worcester Road, Framingham 01702 508-872-8811 • www.magnusonhotels.com/Magnuson-Hotel- Framingham 184 Easy access to I-90, shopping/restaurants within walking distance, Framingham State University two miles away, nearby family entertainment center, free breakfast, on-site fitness center, business center, laundry facilities, free parking, coffee service in lobby, wireless internet, complimentary USA Today newspaper Melissa Jensen 1969 14 DoubleTree by Hilton Boston/Milford 11 Beaver St., Milford 01757 508-478-7010 • www.bostonmilford.doubletree.com 177 Restaurant/Legends Sports Bar, concierge floor, appliances in rooms, Corner Pantry market, business center, indoor saltwater pool, flat screen TVs in every room and lobby, fitness center, suites available Jeff Lang 1985 15 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Marlborough 265 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough 01752 508-481-3000 • www.ihg.com 172 High-speed internet access, restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, free Wi-Fi Jahayra Santiago 1972 16 Holiday Inn Boxborough 242 Adams Place, Boxborough 01719 978-263-8701 • www.holidayinn.com/boxboroughma 143 Full-service hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner service, health club, pool, business center Lindsay Dean 1975 17 Hampton Inn Marlborough 277 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough 01752 508-787-9888 • www.hamptoninnmarlborough.com 142 Free high-speed wireless internet in lobby and rooms; complimentary breakfast and business center access; updated fitness center; indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi Melissa Martins 1999 18 Extended Stay America - Boston-Marlborough 19 Northborough Road East, Marlborough 01752 508-490-9911 • www.extendedstayamerica.com 135 Grab & Go breakfast, free wireless internet, kitchens in all units Jason Giammarinaro 1998 19 Courtyard by Marriott Worcester 72 Grove St., Worcester 01605 508-363-0300 • www.marriott.com 134 Complimentary on-site parking, wireless, microwave oven, refrigerator, daily breakfast buffet, Starbucks Bistro, heated saltwater indoor pool, meeting room with 700 sq. ft. of space, complimentary shuttle service within five mile radius, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center Lisa Paglier 1999 20 Residence Inn by Marriott Worcester 503 Plantation St., Worcester 01605 508-753-6300 • www.marriott.com 129 Complimentary on-site parking, complimentary wireless, fully equipped kitchens, market open 24 hours for food, snacks and beverages, complimentary shuttle within five mile radius, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, complimentary grocery shopping service, complimentary hot breakfast buffet Ricardo Santos 2006 16 Holiday Inn Boxborough 242 Adams Place, Boxborough 01719 978-263-8701 • www.holidayinn.com/boxboroughma 143 Full-service hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner service, health club, pool, business center Lindsay Dean 1975 17 Hampton Inn Marlborough 277 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough 01752 508-787-9888 • www.hamptoninnmarlborough.com 142 Free high-speed wireless internet in lobby and rooms; complimentary breakfast and business center access; updated fitness center; indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi Melissa Martins 1999 18 Extended Stay America - Boston-Marlborough 19 Northborough Road East, Marlborough 01752 508-490-9911 • www.extendedstayamerica.com 135 Grab & Go breakfast, free wireless internet, kitchens in all units Jason Giammarinaro 1998 19 Courtyard by Marriott Worcester 72 Grove St., Worcester 01605 508-363-0300 • www.marriott.com 134 Complimentary on-site parking, wireless, microwave oven, refrigerator, daily breakfast buffet, Starbucks Bistro, heated saltwater indoor pool, meeting room with 700 sq. ft. of space, complimentary shuttle service within five mile radius, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center Lisa Paglier 1999 20 Residence Inn by Marriott Worcester 503 Plantation St., Worcester 01605 508-753-6300 • www.marriott.com 129 Complimentary on-site parking, complimentary wireless, fully equipped kitchens, market open 24 hours for food, snacks and beverages, complimentary shuttle within five mile radius, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, complimentary grocery shopping service, complimentary hot breakfast buffet Ricardo Santos 2006 21 Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, Devens 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens 01434 978-772-3030 • www.devenscommoncenter.com 121 Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary wireless internet, business center, valet and guest laundry services, express check out, market for snacks and drinks, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room Jonathan Mehlmann 2005 22 Holiday Inn Express Boston/Milford 50 Fortune Blvd., Milford 01757 508-634-1054 • www.hiexpress.com/milfordma 119 Complimentary buffet breakfast daily, indoor pool, fitness facility, local shuttle service, complimentary wireless Internet and complimentary access to business center. Copy and fax services available. Complimentary manager's reception Tuesday evenings. Cassandra Meade 2000 23 Hilton Garden Inn Devens 59 Andrews Parkway, Devens 01434 978-772-0600 • hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com 118 Full-service restaurant (breakfast & dinner, evening room service), 24-hour pavilion pantry, pool and whirlpool, workout facility, complimentary business center, complimentary parking, complimentary Wi-Fi Jonathan Mehlmann 2011 24 Courtyard by Marriott Littleton 102 Constitution Ave., Littleton 01460 978-440-5040 • www.marriott.com 115 3 Complimentary wireless throughout, microwave oven, refrigerator, The Bistro open for breakfast and dinner, fitness facility, heated saltwater indoor pool, 700 sq. ft. meeting space with capacity for 75, smoke-free Mark Turgeon 2016 24 Quality Inn & Suites/Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 50 Oriol Drive, Worcester 01603 508-852-2800 • www.qualityinnworcester.com 115 Concierge, printing, fitness room, outdoor pool Peter D'Angelo N/A 26 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Auburn 10-12 Johnson St., Auburn 01501 508-832-2500 • www.hiexpress.com/auburnma 113 4 Complimentary hot and cold breakfast, free wi-fi, flat screen TVs, pillowtop mattresses, free parking Jason Winn 2004 27 Colonial Hotel 625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner 01440 978-630-2500 • www.colonial-hotel.com 112 Pool, fitness center, sauna, spa, game room, on-site restaurant & bar, wireless internet, gift shop Nicole Moorshead 1985 27 Extended Stay America - Boston- Westborough - Computer Drive 5 1800 Computer Drive, Westborough 01581 508-366-6100 • www.extendedstayamerica.com 112 Fully equipped kitchens, satellite TV, DVD players in each room, high- speed wireless internet, complimentary printing station, complimentary grab-and-go breakfast daily, outdoor pool, exercise room, guest laundry facility, membership to Gold's Gym for guests Lindell Dion 6 1998 27 Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Marlborough 112 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 01752 508-481-1500 • residenceinn.com 112 Housekeeping, breakfast, evening social (Monday - Wednesday), indoor pool, fitness room, sport court Ryan Hanratty 2007 30 Red Roof Inn Southborough 367 Turnpike Road, Southborough 01772 508-481-3904 • www.redroof.com 108 Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with expanded cable package including HBO, in-room safes and free parking, free long distance within continental U.S. Joe Vazquez 1986 31 The Publick House Historic Inn Route 131, Main St., Sturbridge 01566 508-347-3313 • www.publickhouse.com 103 Outdoor pool, four lodging facilities, two restaurants, bake shop, 10 meeting rooms, 60 acres of countryside Michael Glick 1771 32 Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester 65 Prescott St., Worcester 01605 508-886-9005 • www.stayworcester.com 100 3 Complimentary hot breakfast, free on-site parking, fitness room, indoor heated saltwater pool, free wireless, microwave, mini-refrigerator, 651-sq.-ft. meeting space with capacity for 40, business center Zachary Germana 2016 32 La Quinta Inn 446 Southbridge St., Auburn 01501 508-832-7000 • www.lq.com 100 Breakfast, wireless internet, business center, guest laundry Tamie Martin 1979 7 34 Courtyard by Marriott Westborough 3 Technology Drive, Westborough 01581 508-836-4800 • www.marriott.com/bosbr 98 High-speed internet, suites available, bistro/cafe open for breakfast, currently complimentary buffet on weekends, coffee in lobby, valet dry- cleaning, free parking, expanded fitness center with more than 15 new machines Sandra Miller 1998 35 Holiday Inn Express Worcester Downtown 110 Summer St., Worcester 01608 508-757-0400 • www.expressworcester.com 96 Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast bar, complimentary parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour business center and fitness room, courtesy guest shuttle (based upon availability) Jonathan Buck 1982 36 Hampton Inn Franklin/Milford 735 Union St., Franklin 02038 508-520-2999 • www.franklinma.hamptoninn.com 94 Outdoor pool, exercise room, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, wireless internet, business center, shuttle 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday Wayne Reid 2000 37 Hampton Inn Sturbridge 328 Main St., Sturbridge 01566 508-347-6466 • www.hamptoninn.com 84 Complimentary breakfast, business center, fitness room, pool Harry Patel 2001 38 Beechwood Hotel 363 Plantation St., Worcester 01605 508-754-5789 • www.beechwoodhotel.com 73 Complimentary parking, 24-hour fitness room, business center, complimentary high-speed wireless internet service, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary local and long-distance phone calls, 24-hour room service, gift shop, Ceres Bistro restaurant Sayed Saleh 8 1989 39 Quality Inn Marlborough 880 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 01752 508-460-1000 • www.choicehotels.com/hotels/ma140 65 Pet-friendly, free hot breakfast, fitness center, microwave and refrigerator in each room, near Solomon Pond Mall and New England Sports Center Sonny Patel 2006 9 39 Quality Inn Milford 10 3 Fortune Blvd., Milford 01757 508-634-2499 • www.comfortinn.com 65 Breakfast buffet, free high-speed internet, exercise room Sumit Patel 1999 41 International Golf Club and Resort 159 Ballville Road, Bolton 01740 978-779-6911 • www.theinternational.com 53 Open to the public: full-service restaurant and lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi , executive continental breakfast and complimentary parking, 14 meeting rooms with 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space plus numerous outside locations, fitness center, nine-hole golf course; two Paul Jordan 1957 The Worcester City Council has authorized City Manager Edward Augustus (pictured above) to cre- ate regulations that would limit Airbnb stays to commercially zoned areas and require those offering the service to obtain a business license from the city. The request by the council was voted through at a June council meeting along with four amend- ments that councilors put forward. Those amendments included requests for more information about the company, what other communities have done to regulate it and more information about hotel tax revenue as related to Airbnb, according to city officials. The Internet-based Airbnb allows people to rent out rooms, apartments or whole homes. It has filled in the void left in Worcester by a lack of hotel rooms in the city, with listings spread throughout the area's residential neighbor- hoods. The wording for the main request, as drafted by City Councilor Gary Rosen, is: "Request City Manager create some kind of regulations/ordinanc- es to require those residential houses and buildings that are associated with Airbnb or similar companies and who offer short and long-term overnight lodging be permitted only in commercially- zoned areas and require such establishments obtain a business license from the city." The city manager will now explore regulations surrounding Airbnb, draft up a proposal and return to the city council at some point in the future for a vote. -Sam Bonacci Worcester creating Airbnb regulations