personal shopping service is available. the sleek rooms and suites, some with skyline views, feature honor bars with gourmet treats, flat-screen tvs and free loaner yoga mats. a variety of spa services are offered in-room, and wi-fi access is offered. there's a vintage-style cocktail lounge serving contemporary american fare. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include morning coffee and tea, a nightly wine reception and on-site bike rentals. a block from boston common, this hip hotel is also a 4-minute walk from the downtown crossing t station and 1 mile from the freedom trail. the business and fitness centers are open 24/7, and pets are welcome without charge Boston Logan International Airport 12 min
Boston Common (4 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (11 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Fenway Park (8 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Old State House (5 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Old North Church (16 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (11 min) Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. Bunker Hill Monument (12 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (9 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Boston Public Garden (9 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. The Paul Revere House (14 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. New England Aquarium (11 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Boston Children's Museum (15 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. USS Constitution Museum (13 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. |