there's a low-key restaurant with city views. other amenities include an an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as 17 meeting rooms and a business center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. understated rooms with city views feature flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and wi-fi (fee), plus coffeemakers. suites offer separate living areas with pull-out sofas, and balconies with harbor views. set in a redbrick building along boston harbor, this upmarket hotel is a minute's walk from aquarium metro station, and 5 minutes' walk from shopping and dining at faneuil hall marketplace. club-level rooms add access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and snacks Boston Logan International Airport 12 min
New England Aquarium (2 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. USS Constitution Museum (12 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Boston Children's Museum (15 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (15 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Boston Public Garden (9 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (2 min) Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. Fenway Park (12 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Old State House (4 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Common (14 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Quincy Market (4 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Old North Church (13 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. The Paul Revere House (9 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Bunker Hill Monument (11 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (4 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Museum of Science (9 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. |