Must-see hotels in Boston

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…

Done up in muted grays and browns with bold crimson accents, the Onyx exudes contemporary sophistication. Attractive perks of the hotel (a member of the…

The Copley Square Hotel is downright sumptuous, with gorgeous contemporary rooms decorated in muted tones with splashes of color, complemented by subtle…

The Bostonian proudly touts its roots as part of the Blackstone Block, the city’s oldest block. From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby to…

About 1.5 miles north of Harvard Square, the Porter Square Hotel is a quick T-ride from central Cambridge, but there's plenty of life in the immediately…

With glorious views of the Boston Harbor, this business hotel is up to snuff when it comes to high-tech amenities and creature comforts. Soothing tones,…

For three generations, the Saunders family has run this gem in Back Bay. And while the atmosphere is a tad old-world, you don’t have to forgo modern…

Guest rooms here are small but stylish, with oversize photos of local sites adorning the walls. Large windows offer excellent views of the surrounding…

These homey side-by-side (jointly managed) guesthouses offer a peaceful, pleasant oasis in the midst of Boston’s chaotic city streets. Thirty-odd guest…

This big old Victorian mansion is in an odd location midway between Coolidge Corner and Longwood. Affordable rates (including cheaper weekly rates)…

The Charlesmark's small, sleek rooms are at the crossroads of European style and functionality. The design is classic modernism, the effect urbane and…

Straddling Back Bay and the South End, Copley House offers rooms and apartments in four buildings, with significant variability between them. Generally,…

While this Victorian-era inn has its pros and cons, nobody can dispute that it is indeed ‘a friendly inn.’ Service is efficient, offering a clean and…

This c 1880 Back Bay brownstone is showing its age, but at least it retains architectural frolics, including a spiral staircase (no elevator), wrought…