Must-see hotels in Boston

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    Liberty Hotel

    It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles St Jail has been converted into the classy Liberty Hotel. Today, the 90ft ceiling soars above a…

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    Encore

    If you love the theater, or if you love innovative contemporary design, or if you just love creature comforts and warm hospitality, you will love Encore…

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    Harding House

    This treasure blends refinement and comfort, artistry and efficiency. Old wooden floors spread with throw rugs furnish a warm glow, and antique decor…

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    Gryphon House

    A premier example of Richardson Romanesque, this beautiful five-story brownstone is a paradigm of artistry and luxury overlooking the picturesque Charles…

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    HI-Boston

    HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and…

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    Taylor House

    Sitting pretty pond-side in Jamaica Plain, this gracious Italianate Victorian mansion has been lovingly restored – apparent from the ornamental details…

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    No 284

    This gorgeous guesthouse invites you to make yourself at home in a luxurious Back Bay brownstone. The comfort starts in the delightful common areas – an…

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    Verb Hotel

    The Verb Hotel took a down-and-out HoJo property and turned it into Boston's most radical, retro, rock-and-roll hotel. The style is mid-century modern;…

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    Newbury Guest House

    Dating from 1882, these three interconnected brick and brownstone buildings offer a prime location in the heart of Newbury St. The place has preserved…

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    Hotel Commonwealth

    Set amid Commonwealth Ave’s brownstones and just steps away from Fenway Park, this independent luxury hotel enjoys prime real estate. Spacious…

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    Bertram Inn

    Brookline’s tree-lined streets shelter this dreamy, arts-and-crafts–style inn, located only a quick jaunt from downtown Boston. A quiet elegance is…

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    Boxer Hotel

    Exemplifying the up-and-coming character of this once-downtrodden district, this boutique hotel occupies a fully restored 19th-century flatiron building…

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    Residence Inn Marriott

    This is not your typical Marriott. Housed in a historic, brick warehouse, this boutique hotel now features an old-style atrium and glass elevators leading…

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    Envoy Hotel

    Here's a gorgeous boutique hotel perched at the corner where the Fort Point Channel meets the sea. In the rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows optimize the…

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    Green Turtle

    It's not just a B&B, but a floating B&B. If you want to be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves lapping and wake up to the cry of seagulls, maybe you…

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    Beech Tree Inn

    This turn-of-the-20th-century Victorian home contains 10 guest rooms, each individually decorated with period furnishings and wallpaper, ornamental…

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    Clarendon Square Inn

    On a quiet residential street in the South End, this fabulous brownstone is a designer’s dream. Guest room details might include Italian marble…

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    College Club

    Originally a private club for female college graduates, the College Club has 11 spacious rooms with high ceilings, now open to all genders. Period details…

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    Kendall Hotel

    Once the Engine 7 Firehouse, this city landmark is now a cool and classy all-American hotel. Its 65 guest rooms exhibit a firefighter riff, alongside the…

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    Omni Parker House

    History and the Parker House go hand in hand like JFK and Jackie O (who got engaged here). Malcolm X was a busboy here; Ho Chi Minh was a pastry chef; and…