Hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts
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15 Hotels in Lowell
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The Inn at Hastings Park Relais & Chateaux - Boston
During those critical tournament days in Lowell, Relais Ch Teaux transforms into your team's private sanctuary where logistics become effortless and focus stays sharp.
The Artisan at Tuscan Village Salem, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Athletic groups find that Tribute Portfolio in Lowell creates the structure needed to keep everyone focused and together. This Tribute Portfolio property delivers the kind of organized foundation that keeps traveling groups focused on their purpose instead of scrambling through details.
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates morning meal planning in unfamiliar territory
- Full-service restaurant eliminates the guesswork of finding dinner downtown
- USB ports throughout rooms eliminate the search for available outlets
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Littleton
If your group is heading to Lowell for tournaments or events, Courtyard provides the consistent experience traveling teams count on. Courtyard by Marriott delivers the reliable foundation your group needs to stay organized and focused during multi-day city competitions.
- Fitness center maintains routines without researching outside gym options
- On-site restaurant removes dinner guesswork when exploring options feels overwhelming
- Free WiFi keeps groups connected while navigating unfamiliar territory
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Burlington
Teams need a reliable home base in Lowell, and Residence Inn delivers the space and stability every group coordinator counts on. Residence Inn delivers the reliable foundation your group needs to stay organized and comfortable throughout multi-night city adventures.
- Indoor pool provides entertainment without exploring the city
- Full kitchens eliminate the guesswork of finding restaurants every meal
- Common areas offer space for groups to regroup between activities
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Concord
Managing group accommodations in Lowell means finding properties that deliver space, value, and flexibility when the trip extends beyond weekends. When coordinating rooms for the whole team, Residence Inn provides the residential comfort that keeps everyone settled and focused.
- Multi-bedroom suites provide separate spaces for different group members
- Indoor pool offers reliable recreation regardless of unpredictable city weather
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates morning meal planning during multi-day city visits
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua
During those crucial pre-game hours in Lowell, having extended-stay accommodations means players can maintain their routines without cramped quarters disrupting focus. Homewood Suites transforms extended city travel into a controlled experience where your group enjoys reliable space and consistent service.
- Meeting rooms provide private space for trip planning discussions
- Guest laundry facilities reduce packing needs for extended city stays
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation after long sightseeing days
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Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington
Groups traveling to Lowell deserve accommodations at Hampton Inn that work as hard as they do, night after night. Hampton by Hilton provides the consistent experience that keeps multi-night group stays organized and stress-free for everyone.
- Indoor pool provides reliable family entertainment regardless of weather conditions
- Complimentary hot breakfast eliminates the morning scramble in an unfamiliar city
- Fitness center maintains routines when city exploration disrupts schedules
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn
During multi-day tournaments in Lowell, Residence Inn becomes your team's home base where strategy sessions happen over home-cooked meals. Residence Inn delivers the space and structure your group needs to stay organized and energized throughout your entire city adventure.
- Indoor pool offers familiar recreation after long city exploration days
- Meeting spaces offer private areas for group planning sessions
- Free parking simplifies transportation logistics in an unfamiliar urban area
HYATT house Boston / Burlington
When your Lowell tournament stretches across multiple days, Hyatt House extended stays turn temporary housing into a team's strategic home base. Hyatt House offers the extended-stay advantage your team requires when navigating unfamiliar cities for tournaments and multi-day events.
- Fitness center maintains routines during multi-day trips away from home
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates one meal planning challenge each morning
- Studio and one-bedroom suites provide room to spread out during extended stays
Hampton Inn Boston Woburn
Groups visiting Lowell deserve accommodations that prioritize reliability over flashy amenities and complicated booking processes. Hampton by Hilton delivers the organizational backbone that traveling groups need, combining reliable service with intelligently designed spaces for stress-free city coordination.
- Connecting rooms keep families together while maintaining privacy options
- Complimentary hot breakfast eliminates morning meal planning in unfamiliar territory
- Free parking removes the stress of finding spots in busy areas
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Woburn
Groups planning multi-night stays in Lowell find Homewood Suites offers the kitchen space and room layouts that make extended visits work. For teams requiring multiple rooms over several nights, Homewood Suites provides the structured environment that keeps everyone aligned and accounted for.
- Guest laundry facilities support lighter packing for extended city stays
- Connecting rooms provide flexibility for families navigating new surroundings together
- Fitness center maintains routines without researching external gym memberships
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford
During those crucial tournament weekends, Courtyard provides the consistent experience that keeps teams organized and ready in Lowell. Courtyard by Marriott offers the dependable environment your team requires to regroup, recharge, and tackle each day in the city.
- Connecting rooms keep families and groups organized during trips
- Spacious work desks accommodate laptops for trip planning sessions
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation when city plans change
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Westford
If your Lowell trip spans several days, Residence Inn offers the kitchen access and room configurations that turn a hotel stay into a comfortable basecamp. Residence Inn by Marriott delivers the space and structure traveling groups need to stay organized and comfortable throughout extended city stays.
- Free WiFi keeps groups connected while exploring different city areas
- Free hot breakfast eliminates morning meal planning in unfamiliar territory
- Indoor pool provides entertainment without exploring the city
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover
When your team travels to Lowell for competition, Courtyard delivers the reliable foundation every group needs to perform their best. Courtyard by Marriott provides the consistent comfort and practical solutions that keep traveling groups coordinated and focused on their purpose.
- Complimentary breakfast means one less meal to figure out
- Flat-screen TVs provide familiar entertainment after long city walking days
- Suite options offer extra space for spreading out maps and planning
Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford
Before the first whistle blows in Lowell, smart coaches choose Hampton Inn for the dependable accommodations that eliminate travel stress. Hampton by Hilton creates the predictable comfort zone your team relies on between competitive events in any city.
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates one meal decision in an unfamiliar city
- Complimentary parking simplifies city navigation with personal vehicles
- Complimentary WiFi keeps everyone connected while navigating new surroundings
Lowell, Massachusetts Travel Guide
Where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and everything else you need to plan your trip.
City Overview
Lowell is a mid-sized Massachusetts city of about 115,000 people, located 25 miles northwest of Boston. This former textile mill town has reinvented itself as a sports and events destination while preserving its industrial heritage. The city sits at the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord Rivers, giving it a unique canal system that runs through downtown.
Sports teams will find Lowell surprisingly well-equipped for tournaments and events. The city has invested heavily in athletic facilities over the past decade, making it a popular choice for youth hockey, soccer, basketball, and baseball tournaments. The University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks add a college sports presence, while the Lowell Lock Monsters minor league hockey legacy (now defunct) helped establish the city's hockey reputation.
What sets Lowell apart is its manageable size combined with legitimate urban amenities. You get the convenience of a smaller city - easy parking, short drive times, affordable dining - without sacrificing quality facilities or entertainment options. The downtown core is compact and walkable, perfect for team dinners or family outings between tournament games.
Getting Around
Most visitors fly into Boston Logan International Airport, about 45 minutes away via I-495 and Route 3. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire is actually closer (30 minutes) and often cheaper, though with fewer flight options. Both airports have all major car rental companies, which you'll definitely want in Lowell.
Highway access is excellent via I-495, Route 3, and the Lowell Connector. The Connector is your main artery into downtown and to most sports facilities. Uber and Lyft operate here but with limited availability compared to Boston - expect 10-15 minute wait times and higher prices during peak hours. The MBTA Commuter Rail connects Lowell to Boston, but it's not practical for getting around the city itself.
Within Lowell, drive times are typically under 15 minutes to anywhere in the city. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) runs local buses, but they're infrequent and not tourist-friendly. Stick with rental cars or rideshare for team transportation. Parking is generally free and abundant except in the immediate downtown core during weekday business hours.
Where to Stay
Your best bet for team accommodations is the Chelmsford/Tyngsborough area just south of Lowell proper. This corridor along Route 3 has the newest hotels with the best group rates and amenities teams need - pools, breakfast, and plenty of parking. You'll be within 10-15 minutes of most Lowell sports facilities while staying in a more suburban, family-friendly environment.
If you need to stay closer to downtown venues like the Tsongas Center, look at hotels near the UMass Lowell campus or downtown core. These tend to be older properties but put you walking distance from restaurants and attractions. The Westford area (15 minutes west) is another solid option with newer chain hotels, though you'll drive a bit more to reach facilities.
Avoid staying too far out in Dracut or Billerica unless you get a great group rate - you'll spend too much time in cars. Most sports facilities cluster around the central Lowell area, so prioritize hotels within a 10-mile radius of downtown for the best balance of convenience and value.
Sports & Recreation
The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is the crown jewel - a 7,800-seat arena that hosts college hockey, basketball, and major tournaments. It's also where the New England Sports Center operates multiple ice rinks for hockey tournaments year-round. The facility is first-rate with modern locker rooms, concessions, and ample parking.
Cawley Stadium serves as the home for UMass Lowell baseball and hosts numerous youth tournaments during spring and summer. The Alumni Field complex includes multiple baseball and softball diamonds that stay busy with weekend tournaments. For soccer, Cawley Memorial Stadium and various school fields throughout the city accommodate both indoor and outdoor tournaments.
Basketball tournaments typically use UMass Lowell's Campus Recreation Center along with high school gyms like Lowell High School and Keith Middle School. The city has developed a reputation for well-organized hockey and basketball tournaments, with local sports organizations that know how to handle large groups and complex scheduling.
Things to Do
The Lowell National Historical Park offers boat tours through the historic canal system - a unique experience that takes about 90 minutes and works great for team outings. The park also includes mill tours and exhibits about the city's textile heritage. It's educational but actually interesting, especially the working water-powered machinery demonstrations.
Canobie Lake Park in nearby Salem, New Hampshire (20 minutes) is perfect for team bonding days between tournament games. This classic amusement park has roller coasters, water rides, and group packages. For indoor entertainment, Fun World offers laser tag, arcade games, and mini golf right in Lowell.
Boston is obviously the big draw for day trips - just 45 minutes away with world-class museums, Fenway Park, and the Freedom Trail. Closer to home, Lowell Memorial Auditorium hosts concerts and shows, while the Merrimack Repertory Theatre offers quality productions. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum might sound boring but the restored textile floor with operating looms is pretty impressive, especially for kids who've never seen industrial machinery in action.
Food & Drink
Lowell's food scene reflects its diverse population with excellent Southeast Asian restaurants alongside New England classics. Simply Khmer serves outstanding Cambodian food with generous portions perfect for hungry athletes. Pho Annie does Vietnamese right, while Angkor Restaurant offers another solid Cambodian option.
For team dinners, The Old Court Italian restaurant handles large groups well with family-style portions and reasonable prices. Mill City BBQ offers good barbecue with space for teams, while Cobblestones downtown serves reliable American fare in a space that can accommodate bigger groups with advance notice.
Chain restaurants cluster along Chelmsford Street and near the Tyngsborough border - all the usual suspects including Applebee's, Chili's, and Panera for familiar team meal options. Market Basket is the local supermarket chain with locations perfect for stocking up on tournament snacks and drinks. Coffee shops are surprisingly good here, with Brew'd Awakening and Luna Roasters offering quality caffeine fixes.
Shopping & Entertainment
The Burlington Mall (20 minutes south) and Pheasant Lane Mall (25 minutes north in New Hampshire with no sales tax) are your main shopping destinations. Both offer standard mall stores, food courts, and entertainment options like movie theaters. Pheasant Lane gets the edge for sports gear shopping with a solid Dick's Sporting Goods.
Downtown Lowell has some interesting local shops along Merrimack Street, but it's more browsing than serious shopping. The Showcase Cinema de Lux in nearby Woburn offers dine-in movies, while Chunky's Cinema in Nashua provides a similar experience with better food.
For team entertainment, Escape Room NH in Nashua (20 minutes) offers group challenges, while Dave & Buster's in Woburn provides arcade games and group dining. Kings Dining & Entertainment in nearby Burlington combines bowling, arcade games, and full restaurant service - perfect for team celebrations or rainy day activities between tournament games.
Weather & Packing
New England weather demands layers year-round. Spring tournaments (March-May) can swing from 30°F to 70°F in the same weekend, so pack everything from winter coats to shorts. Spring is mud season - bring extra shoes and expect wet, sloppy conditions around outdoor fields. Summer (June-August) is generally pleasant with highs in the 70s-80s, but afternoon thunderstorms are common.
Fall tournaments feature perfect weather but pack warm clothes - October mornings can be 40°F while afternoons hit 65°F. Winter (December-March) means serious cold, often below freezing, with snow and ice common. Indoor facilities are well-heated, but you'll be moving between heated cars and cold outdoor air frequently.
Always pack rain gear regardless of season - New England weather changes fast. Waterproof bags for equipment are essential, especially for outdoor sports. Most indoor facilities are climate-controlled, but older venues like some high school gyms can be stuffy in summer and chilly in winter. The key is layering - you can always take clothes off but you can't put on what you didn't bring.
Local Tips
Download the SpotHero app for downtown parking - it's cheaper than meters and guarantees spots during events. Street parking downtown is free on weekends but watch the signs carefully. Many lots that look private are actually public after business hours. The Gallagher Terminal parking garage downtown offers reasonable rates and covered parking.
Massachusetts sales tax is 6.25%, but New Hampshire has no sales tax - worth remembering for large equipment purchases. Gas is typically cheaper in New Hampshire too. Local drivers are aggressive but predictable - the real hazard is the confusing road layout with lots of one-way streets downtown and rotaries (traffic circles) that newcomers find intimidating.
Dunkin' Donuts is everywhere and locals take their coffee seriously - it's not just a stereotype. Many restaurants close early on Sundays, so plan team dinners accordingly. Market Basket grocery stores offer the best prices for team snacks and drinks. The city is generally safe, but like any urban area, don't leave equipment visible in parked cars. Most sports facilities have good security, but theft from vehicles in parking lots does happen.
Questions Travelers Ask
What people want to know before booking in Lowell
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts are good for families?
Several hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts are well-suited for families. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi) offers suites or connecting rooms, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry. Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi) offers suites or connecting rooms, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) offers suites or connecting rooms, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts are good for team or group travel?
Several hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts accommodate team and group travel. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi) offers meeting space, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry. Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi) offers meeting space, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) offers meeting space, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Are there budget-friendly hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts?
Yes — several budget-friendly options are available in Lowell, Massachusetts. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi) offers free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi) offers free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) offers free breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Are there extended-stay hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts?
Yes — several extended-stay hotels are available in Lowell, Massachusetts. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Westford (13.48 mi) offers a full kitchen and on-site laundry. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua (14.23 mi) offers a full kitchen and on-site laundry. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Burlington (19.25 mi) offers a full kitchen and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts are great for a weekend getaway?
Several hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts are ideal for a weekend getaway. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi) offers a pool and on-site dining. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) offers a pool and on-site dining. The Artisan at Tuscan Village Salem, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (15.93 mi) offers a pool and on-site dining.
Hotel Amenities & Features
Pools, breakfast, pet policies, and more
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts offer free breakfast?
Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi), Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Westford (13.48 mi), and Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua (14.23 mi) include complimentary breakfast.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts offer free parking?
Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi), Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua (14.23 mi), and Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington (15.6 mi) offer complimentary parking.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts have a pool?
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi), and Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) have a pool on-site.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts have suites or extra space?
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover (10.82 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford (11.72 mi), and Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica / Bedford (11.84 mi) offer suite-style rooms with extra living space.
Which hotels in Lowell, Massachusetts have an in-room kitchen or kitchenette?
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Westford (13.48 mi), Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua (14.23 mi), and Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Burlington (19.25 mi) offer an in-room kitchen or kitchenette.
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