Perched on the border of Back Bay and the South End, this stunner is housed in the former Boston Police Headquarters. Luxurious rooms are done in blues and browns and beiges, furnished with pillow-top beds, high-tech gadgetry and sweet serenity. The on-site Precinct Bar is popular among locals and guests alike.
Loews Hotel
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