| set among shops and casual eateries along interstate 93, this informal all-suite hotel is a mile from south shore plaza shopping mall and 15 miles from baseball games at fenway park. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. there are also regular evening socials. warm studios provide complimentary wi-fi, hdtvs and netflix access, plus kitchens and sofabeds. parking and hot breakfast are free. other amenities include a relaxed grill restaurant/bar, an indoor pool and a fitness room, as well as a terrace with a fireplace
Boston Logan International Airport 20 min
Boston Children's Museum (16 min)
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (22 min)
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (25 min)
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. Boston Common (19 min)
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Old State House (17 min)
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Franklin Park Zoo (21 min)
This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (16 min)
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (14 min)
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Boston Public Garden (19 min)
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. The Paul Revere House (17 min)
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (21 min)
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Museum of Science (18 min)
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. New England Aquarium (18 min)
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Old North Church (19 min)
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Fenway Park (21 min)
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. | 
