Thursday, August 18, 2011

Learning Something New From Our Guests

This week as I was going through the dining room talking to our guests, I was asked a question about one of them that stumped me for a minute.  However, I got on the Internet, and then the phone, and learned all about the subject.  


The question was about the bus that goes from Salem's train station to Logan Airport.  I had literally never heard of it, in the 12 years I have been managing the Hawthorne Hotel.  I guess you would have to say "shame on me" for not knowing about this nifty service.


The bus, the #459, leaves Salem's "T" station pretty much every hour, and takes about an hour to get to Terminal C at Logan Airport.  From there you can take a free inter-airport shuttle bus to your particular terminal if it is not C.


The really good news is that the cost is only $3.50, or 40 cents if you are a senior!  That is simply amazing, considering that other methods of transport start more in the $40 price range and go on up from there.  So, $40 or 40 cents -- you can travel to or from Logan Airport.


I asked our guest if she would let me know how it was, and she did so pretty much instantly.  Here is here emailed report to me:


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Thank you for your hospitality!

Got to Terminal C in little more than an hr on the MBTA bus. It was just like any big-city bus--just fine. No steps @ Salem depot; easy off @ Logan. Not much luggage space, but my carry-on presented no problem.

The amazing thing was the fare--$0.40 for a senior.

Best, Carole T-S

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So this is another option for anyone traveling from or to Logan Airport and visiting Salem, thanks to my new friend, Carole.

I hope you enjoy learning this "something new" that is likely very old, with me today!

Juli

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