The Boston Omni Parker House Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Boston, across from Boston Common, at the foot of Beacon Hill on the Freedom Trail. Having hosted world famous dignitaries since 1855 makes this America's longest continually operating hotel. Many historic and popular attractions are within walking distance from this hotel and public transport and subway stops are conveniently close, but the hotel concierge is always willing to arrange ground transportation for guests. The hotel blends historic charm and modern day conveniences. As a modern hotel, it offers complimentary high speed Internet access. On the other hand, as one of the country's most historical, this 19th century hotel exhibits hand carved woodwork, crystal chandeliers, bronze elevators and rooms named for well known guests such as Louisa May Alcott and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The hotel is also rich in culinary history Parker House rolls, Boston scrod and Boston crème pie originated at the Omni Parker House, and are still served at the restaurant. Parker's Restaurant and Bar is the home to history such as President John F. Kennedy's proposal to Jacqueline Bouvier at Table 10 and meetings of Boston's Literary Club, a 19th century group that included Thoreau, Emerson, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The guestroom décor includes Italian marble flooring, cherry wood furnishings and bed coverlets with same patterns as hotel's original 1856 linens. Suites feature informational cards, photographs and paintings about Boston's historic figures. Guests can imagine they have stepped into the past at The Boston Omni Parker House Hotel.