some units offer fireplaces, 4-poster beds and/or views of the charles river. suites provide additional living areas. the refined rooms feature italian marble bathrooms and ergonomic work areas, along with bose sound systems, 55-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. additional amenities include 24/7 fitness and business centers, plus 5,000 sq ft of meeting space. room service is available 24/7. there's an elegant restaurant, a chic bar and an irish pub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in a beaux arts building dating from 1900, this upscale back bay hotel is a block from the shops of newbury street and a 20-minute walk from fenway park, home of the boston red sox baseball team Boston Logan International Airport 15 min
Boston Children's Museum (12 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (6 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. New England Aquarium (12 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Old State House (13 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Common (12 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Old North Church (14 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. USS Constitution Museum (14 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. The Paul Revere House (12 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (10 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. Quincy Market (10 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Bunker Hill Monument (13 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Fenway Park (16 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Boston Public Garden (7 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (7 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. |