The Kendall Hotel
Once the Engine 7 Firehouse, this city landmark is now a cool and classy all-American hotel. The 65 guest rooms retain a firefighter riff, without a whiff of ‘cutesy.
Once the Engine 7 Firehouse, this city landmark is now a cool and classy all-American hotel. The 65 guest rooms retain a firefighter riff, without a whiff of ‘cutesy.
Entering the chandeliered lobby of this historic downtown hotel is like stepping back into the 1920s. The classic appeal continues in the rooms fitted with damask upholstered chairs, gilt mirrors and king beds.
Whimsical but wonderful, this delightful brownstone boutique emphasizes affordable luxury. Spacious, light-filled rooms feature bold patterns and contemporary decor, fully equipped kitchens, and all the high-tech bells and whistles.
It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles Street Jail has been converted into the luxurious Liberty Hotel. Today, the spectacular lobby soars under a 90ft ceiling.
Done up in jewel tones and contemporary furniture, the Onyx exudes warmth and style – two elements that do not always go hand in hand.
Yankee charm meets European sophistication at the Copper Beech Inn, thanks to a recent renovation that has added such touches as Oriental rugs and Italian marble bathrooms to the wood-accented inn.
Restaurant, bar, health club and a free shuttle to area casinos are all part of the package at the Radisson. Within walking distance from the train station and ferry terminal.
Cutting-edge convenience is the buzzword at this centerpiece downtown hotel.
You're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. No other place in Boston comes close to matching the Fairmont Copley for the sheer weight of crystal chandeliers, gold leaf, veined marble and other lavish touches.
History and Parker House go hand in hand like JFK and Jackie O (who got engaged here). To wit: Malcolm X was a busboy here; Ho Chi Minh was a pastry chef; and Boston cream pie, the official state dessert, was created here.
Don't write this place off just because it's an airport hotel. The suites are spot-on and the amenities solid enough that this hotel is drawing seasoned business travelers who used to stay downtown.
If the city's heartbeat thumps too loudly for you, this hotel 10min south of Providence offers a quiet alternative.
If the Sound of Music is one of your favorite things, then you'll love this Austrian-style mountain lodge built by the Von Trapp family and offering cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
The inn’s collegiate atmosphere is appropriate for its setting, just outside the gates of Harvard Yard. The traditional guest rooms are a little outdated, but they do feature original artwork, flatscreen TVs and ergonomic chairs.
A nicely landscaped inn adjacent to the recreation path – the 25-room lodge has a fireplace, Jacuzzi and sauna.
Exemplifying the up-and-coming character of this once-downtrodden district, the namesake hotel occupies a fully restored 19th-century flatiron building on the western edge of the Bulfinch Triangle. This place oozes understated sophistication.
To escape the din and tack of Hampton Beach, head inland to this colonial manor in downtown Hampton. Thirty-two graceful rooms feature exposed brick walls, four-post beds and lace curtains.
Simple and straightforward, this midrange option is about five miles south of the center, right off of I-93. This excellent choice for families offers an outdoor pool, a recreation center and three on-site restaurants.
Although Portland has more distinctive sleeping options, the Hilton Garden Inn isn't bad for a chain hotel. The service is friendly and professional, the rooms are trim and comfortable, and the amenities are abundant.
Housed in a turn-of-the-20th-century beaux-arts building, XV Beacon sets the standard for Boston’s boutique hotels. Guest-room decor is soothing, taking advantage of color schemes rich with taupe, espresso and cream.
While this bleak 13-story tower adjoins the concrete infrastructural spaghetti of I-95 (take exit 21), its 274 business-oriented rooms are conveniently located between downtown and Federal Hill. Generic, comfortable rooms were recently renovated.
Multimedia Art Deco melds with 21st-century comforts in this gorgeously renovated 1928-era skyscraper. From exquisite lobby decor to period room appointments and boutique service, the delight is in the details.
There are many reasons to stay at the Colonnade, such as its handsome guest rooms, which are well equipped with both high-tech gadgetry and simple pleasures (like a rubber duck in your bathtub).
Stowe’s most lavish resort, with 92 rooms, really is top notch. Amenities include a bar, fine dining, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a skating rink and a touring center.
The Copley Square Hotel was always a nice place to stay, but after a multimillion-dollar reinvention, now it’s downright sumptuous, with gorgeous contemporary rooms decorated in muted tones of taupe and gray, with subtle lines and soft fabrics.
If a stylish boutique hotel fits the bill, this is the finest place in Providence to lay your head. If you're taking in a play or a concert, you're in luck, as it's right in the midst of the theater district.
With an excellent location in the heart of the Old Port, this first-rate hotel is set in the city’s former armory.
Yes, it’s a chain hotel, but it enjoys a location so fine that we mention it anyway. Situated on the small Goat Island in Newport’s harbor, most (but not all) views are stunning.
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