| set in a beaux arts building dating from 1903, this upscale boutique hotel in beacon hill is 6 minutes' walk from the state house and 0. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have maple bathrooms with sunken whirlpool tubs and rainfall showers, 4-poster beds, and/or pull-out sofas. suites add contemporary sitting areas, separate bedrooms, or luxe parlors with dining tables. there's a destination steakhouse with a private dining room, plus meeting rooms, fitness facilities and a roof terrace overlooking beacon hill. an in-town car service is free. refined rooms offer free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs and gas fireplaces. 7 miles from charles street
Boston Logan International Airport 10 min
Boston Harbor Islands State Park (11 min)
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. New England Aquarium (11 min)
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Old North Church (16 min)
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Museum of Science (8 min)
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Quincy Market (9 min)
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. USS Constitution Museum (13 min)
Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (12 min)
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Boston Common (6 min)
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Boston Public Garden (9 min)
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Bunker Hill Monument (12 min)
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Fenway Park (9 min)
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Boston Children's Museum (16 min)
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. The Paul Revere House (14 min)
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Old State House (6 min)
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (9 min)
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. | 
