- Taunton is known as Silver City.old silver coin of russia image by Kostyantyn Ivanyshen from Fotolia.com
Taunton, Mass., is known as both the Silver City and Christmas City. Taunton once was the centerpiece of the silver industry, and it puts up extravagant holiday light display on the Taunton Green every December. Although Taunton has only one hotel, accommodations are available in the neighboring town of Raynham. - At the Holiday Inn Hotel Taunton-Foxboro Area, basic guest rooms feature fresh linens, cable TVs and work desks. Suite amenities include a mini-refrigerator with ice maker and a microwave oven. Guests receive free Wi-Fi Internet access. The business center has computers and copying and faxing services. The hotel has a large health and fitness center, which offers spa treatments, such as massages. The hotel also has a sauna and a whirlpool. Breakfast and lunch is available at the on-site Silvers Restaurant. Steak and seafood dishes are featured during lunch and dinner at the on-site Copper Fountain Grille.
Holiday Inn Hotel Taunton-Foxboro Area
700 Myles Standish Blvd.
Taunton, MA 02780
508-823-0430
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/tauma - The Hampton Inn Raynham-Taunton offers smoking and nonsmoking guest rooms that include a work desk with an ergonomic chair and 25-inch TVs. Videos and games are available on demand. The guest rooms also have coffee makers and lap desks for your laptop in case you need to work late. Rooms with sofa beds also are available. Offerings for those on business include meeting and conference rooms, fax and copying services and audio-visual equipment rental. The hotel has a pool, fitness center and a coin-operated laundry.
Hampton Inn Raynham-Taunton
600 New State Highway
Raynham, MA 02767
508-822-6222
hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=RAYMAHX - The Courtyard Boston Raynham, which has a smoke-free policy, has guest rooms with upscale amenities including a Bang and Olufsen clock radio, sofa beds, sofas and desks. Bedding includes designer duvets and high-thread-count sheets. The hotel offers a complimentary buffet-style breakfast. Business services also include a notary and overnight package pickup and delivery. The hotel has both an indoor pool and whirlpool. A fitness center with cardiovascular equipment is on-site.
The Courtyard by Marriott Boston Raynham
37 Paramount Drive, Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
508-822-8383
marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdry-courtyard-boston-raynham/
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