TAJ BOSTON OFFERS THIRD NIGHT FREE IN TAJ CLUB-LEVEL ROOM

 FOR BOSTON-BOUND AMTRAK ACELA PASSENGERS

Avoid In-flight Weather Delays By Taking the Train To Boston & Save Up to $845 through September 10, 2009

BOSTON, MASS. - (July 15, 2009) - Taj Boston, the landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden that is just minutes from Boston's South Bay train station, has a special offer for all Amtrak Acela passengers traveling to Boston this summer during the season's wettest year on record. Book two nights in a Taj Club-level guestroom or suite and you'll enjoy your third night for free. Available through September 10, 2009, this offer represents a savings of up to $845, with per-night prices ranging from $410 to $845 based on day of week.

All Taj Boston guests in Taj Club-level rooms and suites enjoy:

• Key card access to the 15th floor Taj Club Lounge, which offers five complimentary artistic food and beverage presentations daily in a club-style setting reminiscent of a Beacon Hill townhouse with stunning views; the Taj Club is ideal for small private meetings and relaxation, and features complimentary WiFi and the services of dedicated Taj Club concierge staff
• 24-hour Business Center, including a private office with personal computers, fax and photocopying facilities, courier and full secretarial services, and access to international news
• 24-hour Fitness Center with dedicated massage room (concierge can arrange for therapist on request), and adjacent Public Garden for jogging, walking, yoga or T'ai Chi
• Inventive dining options
• The Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with two- and three-course daily prix fixe specials offered in addition to the a la carte luncheon and dinner menus
• The Roof offers a Sunday Champagne Brunch, with stunning panoramic views of Boston, through October
• The Bar offers small plates to accompany its signature cocktails and Champagne by the glass menu, with Boston's best people-watching from large windows overlooking the Public Garden
• 24-hour In-room Dining offers popular breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and beverage selections
• Sumptuous guestroom or suite with high speed WiFi, luxury marble bath with plush robes, soaking tub, exclusive bath amenities and bath menu with Bath Butler services, and complimentary overnight shoe shine and morning newspaper
• Taj Club guestrooms are 325-square-feet and feature a luxurious Taj king bed
• Taj Club Junior Suites are 540-square-feet and feature a living room with wood-burning fireplace (fireplace season is October 15 - April 15 and includes the services of the Fireplace Butler and custom selections of wood) and separate bedroom with luxurious Taj king bed

About Amtrak Acela Express
Amtrak offers Acela Express train service between Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston. Enjoy superior comfort, upscale amenities, and polished professional service - at speeds up to 150 mph - aboard Acela Express. The Acela Express experience includes a faster trip with fewer stops; reserved First Class and Business Class seating; at-seat electrical outlets for your laptop or DVD player; adjustable lighting and large tray tables; conference tables; a Quiet Car; a Cafe Car; at-seat Cart Service on select trains. For those traveling Acela First Class, amenities include at-seat meal service, complimentary newspaper and beverages, and access to ClubAcela lounges at select stations. For more information, visit www.amtrak.com.

About Taj Boston
Taj Boston occupies the city's most celebrated location at Arlington and Newbury streets. Overlooking the Public Garden, the property is within walking distance of historic sites, theatre and financial districts as well as fashionable boutiques and galleries, and is just four miles from Boston's Logan International Airport. Opened in 1927, the luxury hotel features 273 guestrooms, including 45 suites, many of which offer wood-burning fireplaces. As a preferred social and business center, Taj Boston is noted for its prix fixe and a la carte dining in The Cafe, weekend afternoon tea in The Lounge, cocktails in The Bar and seasonal Champagne Sunday Brunch on The Roof, as well as state-of-the-art business and guest services.

Acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in January 2007, Taj Boston joins The Pierre in New York and Campton Place in San Francisco as the U.S. members of Taj Hotels' luxury division. For reservations, call 617-536-5700 or 877-482-5267 (877-4-TAJ BOS) toll-free or visit www.tajhotels.com/boston.

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