by jessamyn at 7:19 PM on March 13, 2008 i stayed at the Essex Inn with two tweens just last summer (at the height of tourist season)--perfect for a family. close to loads of tourist stuff, and, as the kids said, there is a pool! i used Travelocity to get a good rate, if i remember correctly.posted by RedEmma at 9:32 PM on March 13, 2008 Jessamyn is dead on in her description of the Palmer House