Chelsea Hotels: Where to Stay in Massachusetts

Chelsea sits across the Mystic River from Boston and just north of Logan Airport. This guide covers the hotels in Chelsea, Massachusetts we could confirm, from airport-side chains to extended-stay suites. We checked each name and street address against at least two sources. We do not quote rates, because prices change daily. Call each hotel to confirm details before you book.

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Where to Stay in Chelsea, Massachusetts

Hotels in Chelsea, Massachusetts at a Glance

Seven hotels appear on the Discover Chelsea lodging page and on a second independent hotel directory. All seven carry a Chelsea, MA 02150 address. Most belong to major chains, and most sit close to Route 1, the Silver Line busway, or Logan Airport. Chelsea has no historic inn or bed and breakfast in our sources, so expect modern chain rooms.

The seven are the Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, the Residence Inn, the Fairfield Inn and Suites, the TownePlace Suites, the DoubleTree, the Hampton Inn, and the Homewood Suites. Each gets its own section below.

Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

The Hampton Inn stands at 200 Second Street. The hotel lists its location off U.S. Route 1 and Massachusetts Route 16, across from the Mystic Mall. The hotel also places the site about three miles from the Bunker Hill Monument and Boston Logan Airport.

The hotel page lists free Wi-Fi, a free hot breakfast, and a fitness center. The hotel also lists an airport shuttle running from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Our other source says the hotel has no pool, so do not plan a swim here. One older directory lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Confirm both times and the shuttle schedule by phone.

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

The DoubleTree stands at 201 Everett Avenue. Discover Chelsea lists a free shuttle to the airport and to the MBTA Blue Line station. The same page lists free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant, room service, an indoor pool, meeting rooms, and connecting rooms.

Our second source lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. The two sources disagree on the airport shuttle, so ask the front desk about shuttle hours before you rely on a ride.

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea

The Residence Inn stands at 200 Maple Street. Marriott lists the phone number as 617-889-9990. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

Marriott lists a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, a free breakfast, free lobby coffee and tea, kitchenettes, on-site laundry, a business center, and a convenience store. Marriott states the hotel offers no shuttle service. The hotel pages name the MBTA Airport station on the Blue and Silver Lines and bus routes 114 and SL3 as nearby options. Marriott puts Logan Airport about 2.9 miles away. Self parking is for registered guests only, so ask the hotel about the current parking fee.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

Discover Chelsea places the Fairfield Inn and Suites at 200 Maple Street, in the same building as the Residence Inn. Our second source gives the same street address.

Discover Chelsea lists free Wi-Fi, a free grab-and-go and hot breakfast, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a business center. Because the two Marriott brands share one address, tell the desk which brand you booked when you arrive.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

The TownePlace Suites stands at 30 Eastern Avenue. Discover Chelsea describes extended-stay suites with kitchenettes and free tea and coffee. The same page lists an indoor pool, a fitness center, and pet-friendly suites.

Discover Chelsea also lists a free airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM and says the Silver Line SL3 Eastern Avenue station is within walking distance. Our second source lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Confirm the shuttle hours before you travel.

Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

The Holiday Inn stands at 1012 Broadway. IHG lists parking and pets allowed. Discover Chelsea lists free Wi-Fi, a lobby bar, a heated indoor saltwater pool, on-site laundry, and meeting space. The hotel places Logan Airport about 2.4 miles away.

Our second source lists a restaurant and lounge and a free shuttle to the airport and the train station. Check the shuttle and pet rules by phone.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

The Homewood Suites stands at 145 Beech Street. Discover Chelsea describes studio and one-bedroom suites with full kitchens and separate living areas. The hotel lists free Wi-Fi, a free hot breakfast, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and a meeting and event center.

Hotel industry news reports from 2017 covered the opening of this property, so the hotel is one of the newer options in town. Our second source lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests who want a kitchen for a week or more often choose this hotel, the TownePlace Suites, or the Residence Inn.

Motels and Budget Options in Chelsea

We found no independent motel in Chelsea in our sources. The seven hotels above are the confirmed lodging. Some travel sites list guest houses and smaller stays in the city. We could not verify any of them, so we left them out.

Travelers who want the lowest rate should compare dates. Check the hotel sites and Expedia for current offers.

Where to Stay in Chelsea for Logan Airport

Chelsea works well for early flights and late arrivals. Several hotels list airport shuttles, and the Silver Line and Blue Line connect the area to the airport and to downtown Boston. Shuttle details differ between sources, so call before you book.

The Marriott page lists bus routes 114 and SL3 near the Residence Inn. Discover Chelsea says the TownePlace Suites sits within walking distance of the Silver Line SL3 Eastern Avenue station. The DoubleTree lists a free ride to the Blue Line station.

Pick the TownePlace Suites if you want a short walk to the Silver Line. Pick the DoubleTree if you want a hotel restaurant and a ride to the Blue Line. Pick the Hampton Inn if you want a simple room and a free hot breakfast.

Things to Do Near Your Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea packs real local culture into a small city. Use the list below to plan a day without a car.

Mary O’Malley State Park and PORT Park

Mary O’Malley State Park sits on Admirals Hill along the Mystic River. The city recreation page and a second travel guide both list a playground, tennis courts, and open grass. The travel guide adds picnic areas, restrooms, and views of the Boston skyline.

PORT Park sits on Chelsea Creek. A travel guide reports the park was built on three former oil tanks and now holds gardens, performance spaces, a playscape, and a basketball court.

Bellingham Square and the Chelsea Greenway

Bellingham Square is the commercial center of Chelsea. The district was rebuilt after the 1908 Great Chelsea Fire. A travel guide lists Katz Bagel Bakery at 139 Park Street and says the family has run the shop since 1938.

The Chelsea Greenway offers about three-quarters of a mile of shared path for walking and biking beside the Silver Line busway. Discover Chelsea also lists free community events in Chelsea Square and public murals around town.

History and Theater

The Bellingham-Cary House is the last 18th-century house in Chelsea. A travel guide says the oldest section dates to 1724 and the house opens by appointment. The Naval Hospital Boston Historic District covers about 90 acres at the south end of Broadway. The hospital opened in 1836 and closed in 1974.

Apollinaire Theatre Company stages contemporary and bilingual plays at 189 Winnisimmet Street. Check the company schedule for current shows.

Day Trips From Chelsea

Revere Beach lies in the next city. A travel guide and the city recreation page both call Revere Beach the first public beach in the country. Encore Boston Harbor stands in neighboring Everett. Downtown Boston sits across the river and connects by Silver Line and Blue Line service. Check route maps and schedules with the MBTA before you go.

How to Choose Hotels in Chelsea, Massachusetts

Start with your length of stay. Suite hotels with kitchens, such as the Homewood Suites, TownePlace Suites, and Residence Inn, suit stays of several nights. The Hampton Inn and DoubleTree suit short airport stops.

Next, check transport. Ask each desk whether the airport shuttle runs and when. Ask about parking and its cost. Parking rules differ by hotel.

Last, check pet rules and age limits. Several hotels allow pets, and the fees and weight limits differ between sources. The Residence Inn requires guests to be at least 21 years old at check-in.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We confirmed the name and street address of all seven hotels against two independent sources. We read the Marriott page for the Residence Inn and the hotel page for the Hampton Inn. We read the IHG listing for the Holiday Inn.

We could not confirm phone numbers for most hotels. We could not confirm rates, and we do not quote them. Sources disagreed on the airport shuttle and on pet rules for several hotels, so we told you to call. Two Marriott brands list the same Maple Street address, and we kept both because Discover Chelsea names both.

We dropped several claims from the earlier version of this guide. We could not verify an arcade at the Holiday Inn, a pool at the Hampton Inn, or nearby attractions named in the old text, such as a Chelsea Arts District.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Chelsea, Massachusetts offer a practical base near Logan Airport and Boston. We confirmed seven chain hotels and flagged every detail the sources disagree on. Call ahead, confirm shuttle service and parking, and book early for busy dates.

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