| there's also a stylish bar that specializes in martinis. a continental breakfast buffet is complimentary. upgraded rooms add couches. set in the fashionable back bay neighborhood, this contemporary hotel in an 1886 home is 2 minutes' walk from copley square and 5 minutes' walk from the skywalk observatory. the minimalist rooms feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges, and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Boston Logan International Airport 14 min
Boston Children's Museum (10 min)
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Common (11 min)
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (10 min)
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (9 min)
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Boston Public Garden (5 min)
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Old State House (12 min)
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. New England Aquarium (11 min)
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Old North Church (13 min)
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Fenway Park (8 min)
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (9 min)
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. The Paul Revere House (11 min)
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Quincy Market (9 min)
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Museum of Science (8 min)
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Bunker Hill Monument (12 min)
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. USS Constitution Museum (13 min)
Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. | 
