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Here’s a handy list of all the little things it’s good to know before you go.
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Mandarin Oriental, Boston is close to banks, shops, restaurants and entertainment. It is a 6-minute taxi ride (1.7 miles) to the Financial District and 8 minutes (1.8 miles) by taxi to Boston City Hall.
Two major shopping malls are connected to the hotel: The Shops at Prudential Center and The Shops at Copley Place. Each can be reached within a two-minute walk. Fashionable Newbury Street, another popular shopping district, is a two-minute walk from the hotel.
There are three medical facilities near to the hotel: Massachusetts General Hospital is about a seven minute drive; Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a six-minute drive away; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is also six minutes by car. In case of emergency, a house doctor is also readily available.
Five major banks have branches on Boylston Street: Bank of America, Citibank, Citizens, First Republic Bank and Sovereign Bank. ATM machines are also widely available in the neighborhood.
Tipping is the norm in Boston and is considered part of the worker’s salary. Expect to tip taxi drivers, bartenders, hairdressers and waiters around 15% of the bill. At high-end restaurants, for large parties, or for exceptional service, tip 20% of the bill. If you are pleased with the service provided, it is customary to tip housekeepers USD 2 or 3 per day, delivery people and anyone handling bags and luggage, allowing approximately USD 1 per luggage/bag, and door staff and concierge providing a service USD 2 to 5.
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2008 |
| Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday | January 21, 2008 |
| Ash Wednesday | February 6, 2008 |
| President’s Day | February 18, 2008 |
| St. Patrick's Day | March 17, 2008 |
| Good Friday | March 21, 2008 |
| Easter | March 23, 2008 |
| Passover | April 20-27, 2008 |
| Mother's Day | May 11, 2008 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2008 |
| Father's Day | June 15, 2008 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2008 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2008 |
| Yom Kippury | September 9, 2008 |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 30, 2008 |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2008 |
| Veteran's Day | November 11, 2008 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2008 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2008 |
| Events | Date | Events Details |
|---|---|---|
| 45th Boston Ballet Season | Opens October 2008 | |
| Head of the Charles Regatta | October 18-19, 2008 | |
| 49th Ellis Antiques Show | October 31 – November 2, 2008 | |
| First Night Celebrations | December 31, 2008 | First Night is a community celebration of the New Year through arts. This public festival marches along Boylston Street, directly past Mandarin Oriental, Boston. |
| New England Boat Show | January 10-18, 2009 | |
| Chinese New Year Celebrations | January 2009 | Ongoing celebrations in America’s 3rd largest Chinatown and other areas. |
| St. Patrick’s Day Parade | March 15, 2009 | 2009 will mark the 109th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston, the 2nd largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country. |
| 113th Boston Marathon | April 20, 2009 | The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon with its finish line on Boylston Street just steps away from Mandarin Oriental, Boston. |
| 107th Red Sox Season Opening day at Fenway Park | April 2009 | |
| 124th Boston Pops Opening Season | Begins May 2009 |