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Sixth, level on 46 with the Element and ahead on parking at the hotel: Marriott prints on-site self-parking here at $45 a day, where the Element's valet is off site. The Residence Inn has a free breakfast and a full kitchen in all 120 suites, on Congress Street in Fort Point.
The kitchens have a two-burner stovetop, a dishwasher and a full-size fridge, and there's a guest laundry.
Marriott never mentions the cruise terminal — no distance, no shuttle — and $45 a day is a hotel rate, not a cruise rate. You must be 21 to check in.
Eat breakfast, then take a short cab to Black Falcon.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen and breakfast
- Longer stays before or after the cruise
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want a pool.
- You want to leave the car while you sail.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport publishes.
A full kitchen in all 120 suites, with a two-burner stovetop, a dishwasher and a full-size fridge, The Market for 24/7 snacks, and two restaurants Marriott lists without names.
Marriott mentions no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free, 6 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 10 AM weekends, per Marriott.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it. The hotel is on Congress Street in Fort Point, east of the Fort Point Channel; Marriott lists Courthouse Station on the Silver Line nearby. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
On-site self-parking is $45 a day, per Marriott, with the Stillings Garage 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 46 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No hotel shuttle, per Marriott, which puts Logan 3.3 miles away.
Marriott mentions no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it. The hotel is on Congress Street in Fort Point, east of the Fort Point Channel; Marriott lists Courthouse Station on the Silver Line nearby.
From BOS without a hotel shuttle
The SL1 Silver Line is free from Logan, per the MBTA; change to the SL2 for Drydock Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the terminal per Princess. A cab runs on the meter, about $40 per Holland America.
On-site self-parking is $45 a day, per Marriott, with the Stillings Garage 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $45 a day, on site; the Stillings Garage is 0.1 miles away.
Marriott mentions no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it. The hotel is on Congress Street in Fort Point, east of the Fort Point Channel; Marriott lists Courthouse Station on the Silver Line nearby.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
Flynn Cruiseport BostonBoston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport’s April 7 release.
Source: southbostononline.comDistance
No mileage statedMarriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it. The hotel is on Congress Street in Fort Point, east of the Fort Point Channel; Marriott lists Courthouse Station on the Silver Line nearby.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedOn-site self-parking is $45 a day, per Marriott, with the Stillings Garage 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.comParking at the cruiseport
About $25 a dayMassport’s cruise parking is the Fargo Lot at 93 Fargo Street, run by SP+ and sold only as a prepaid reservation on Parking.com, with a free courtesy shuttle to the terminal; arrive from 7 a.m. and at least two hours before the ship leaves, per the Parking.com page. Neither that page nor Massport’s own site, which blocks automated reading, shows a daily rate we could read. Third-party guides put the cruiseport lots at about $25 a day, and CruiseHive lists Massport’s Lot D3 at $189 a week.
Source: promo.parking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on site · KitchenA full kitchen in all 120 suites, with a two-burner stovetop, a dishwasher and a full-size fridge, The Market for 24/7 snacks, and two restaurants Marriott lists without names.
Breakfast
FreeFree, 6 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 10 AM weekends, per Marriott.
Address
Congress Street, Fort Point370 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
$45 a day, on site; the Stillings Garage is 0.1 miles away
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free; Mon–Fri 6:00–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–10:00 AM
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
Two pets up to 50 lb, $100 a stay, non-refundable.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Food and drink on site
- The Market24/7 convenience store
- RestaurantsTwo on site, per Marriott; not named
Rooms
120 suites with full kitchens: a two-burner stovetop, a dishwasher and a full-size fridge.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Courthouse StationSilver Line
- South Stationlisted by Marriott
- Stillings Garage0.1 miles
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Two pets up to 50 lb, $100 a stay, non-refundable
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 21.
- On-site self-parking $45 a day; the Stillings Garage is 0.1 miles away.
- On-site guest laundry. No EV charging.
- No airport shuttle; Marriott puts Logan 3.3 miles away.
- Wi-Fi complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- The restaurants' names
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up in the Seaport, a walk or a short ride from the terminal.
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Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport FAQ
Does Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott mentions no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Does Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. No hotel shuttle, per Marriott, which puts Logan 3.3 miles away.
Can I park at Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. On-site self-parking is $45 a day, per Marriott, with the Stillings Garage 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Residence Inn Downtown/Seaport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it. The hotel is on Congress Street in Fort Point, east of the Fort Point Channel; Marriott lists Courthouse Station on the Silver Line nearby. In our ranking it's in the “By the cruiseport” band. Boston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport's April 7 release.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Norwegian puts Logan about 10 minutes from the terminal. A cab runs on the meter, about $40 per Holland America, with a $2.75 toll on the way to the airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free; Mon–Fri 6:00–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–10:00 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The Fargo Lot takes vehicles up to 18 feet high and 30 feet long, per its Parking.com page; ADA spaces are by advance request.
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