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Sixteenth, level on 36 with four other Seaport hotels and ahead of all four on parking: $55 on-site self-parking is the lowest printed on-site rate of the five, and the Aloft's $54 valet is off site. The Westin has an indoor heated pool with a whirlpool, Birch Bar and MJ O'Connor's, on Summer Street in the Seaport.
Two pets up to 50 lb stay for $50 a night, and there's EV charging.
A $40-plus-tax daily destination fee applies from January 1, 2026, with Freedom Trail and Revolutionary Space tickets and dining credits. Breakfast isn't included, you must be 21 to check in, and Marriott never mentions the cruise terminal.
Book it for the pool, and take a short cab to Black Falcon in the morning.
Book it if
- Swimmers
- Pet owners
- Drivers who want parking at the hotel
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want breakfast included.
- You want to avoid a destination fee.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Westin Seaport publishes.
An indoor heated pool with a whirlpool, Birch Bar for craft drinks and small plates, MJ O'Connor's for New England classics, Sauciety and a full-service Starbucks, with a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio.
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not included; Sauciety serves breakfast and lunch, per Marriott.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal; the page mentions harbor boat tours only. It lists World Trade Center and South Station as the nearest subway stations. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking $55 a day, valet $65, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 36 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 about 2.0 miles away.
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal; the page mentions harbor boat tours only. It lists World Trade Center and South Station as the nearest subway stations.
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.
Self-parking $55 a day, valet $65, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $55 a day; valet $65.
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal; the page mentions harbor boat tours only. It lists World Trade Center and South Station as the nearest subway stations.
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; the page mentions harbor boat tours only. It lists World Trade Center and South Station as the nearest subway stations.
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 unconfirmedSelf-parking $55 a day, valet $65, per Marriott. 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
Pool · Food or bar on siteAn indoor heated pool with a whirlpool, Birch Bar for craft drinks and small plates, MJ O'Connor's for New England classics, Sauciety and a full-service Starbucks, with a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio.
Breakfast
Not freeNot included; Sauciety serves breakfast and lunch, per Marriott.
Address
Summer Street, Seaport District425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Westin 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
$40 plus tax a day from January 1, 2026: Freedom Trail tickets, Revolutionary Space tickets and dining credits
Wi-Fi
Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$55 a day; valet $65
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not included; Sauciety serves breakfast and lunch
Pool
Indoor heated pool with whirlpool
Pets
Up to two pets, 50 lb, $50 a night.
Food and drink on site
- Birch BarCraft drinks and small plates
- MJ O'Connor'sNew England classics
- SaucietyBreakfast and lunch
- StarbucksFull-service, on site
Rooms
Rooms and suites.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms; call the hotel for specifics.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- World Trade Centersubway
- South Stationbus, subway and train
- Back Bay Stationtrain
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Up to two pets, 50 lb, $50 a night
- 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio with eight Peloton bikes
- Booking.com’s link still reads westin-boston-waterfront
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 21.
- "Effective January 1, 2026, rates subject to daily Destination Fee of 40 USD plus tax", with Freedom Trail tickets, Revolutionary Space tickets and dining credits, per Marriott.
- Self-parking $55 a day; valet $65.
- EV charging available. No airport shuttle; Marriott puts Logan about 2.0 miles away.
- Booking.com's link for it still reads westin-boston-waterfront.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- 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
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Westin Seaport FAQ
Does Westin Seaport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the cruise terminal.
Does Westin Seaport have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. No hotel shuttle, per Marriott, which puts Logan about 2.0 miles away.
Can I park at Westin Seaport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking $55 a day, valet $65, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Westin Seaport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal; the page mentions harbor boat tours only. It lists World Trade Center and South Station as the nearest subway stations. 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?
Not included; Sauciety serves breakfast and lunch. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. 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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