| first opened in 1891, this upscale back bay hotel is across the street from boston public library and 2 blocks from newbury street shopping and dining. the hotel offers a complimentary 1-hour wine reception in the lobby each evening. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms and suites feature extra bedrooms, living space and/or panoramic views. the posh, contemporary rooms all have free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. additional amenities include a fitness room and a business center, and valet parking is available for a fee. there's an on-site nightclub and lounge bar, and a casual american restaurant with flat-screen tvs
Boston Logan International Airport 16 min
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (7 min)
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. USS Constitution Museum (16 min)
Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Museum of Science (10 min)
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Fenway Park (6 min)
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. New England Aquarium (13 min)
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (11 min)
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Bunker Hill Monument (15 min)
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Old North Church (16 min)
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Quincy Market (11 min)
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Old State House (13 min)
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Public Garden (7 min)
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. The Paul Revere House (13 min)
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (5 min)
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Boston Common (11 min)
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Boston Children's Museum (14 min)
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. | 
