Braintree Hotels - United States, US

The Charles Hotel
 

Five miles from Logan International Airport, the Charles Hotel is a stylish New England retreat just off the Charles River with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Harvard Square. The hotel's stately appeal places it appropriately in the midst of the reverence of nearby Harvard University and JFK Memorial Park. In its history, the hotel has been host to celebrities, musicians, academics, politicians, presidents, and global and religious leaders. The original works of realist art within the Charles Hotel represent the largest such art acquisition program by an American hotel. Each of the guestrooms feature Shaker- inspired light wood furnishings and modern amenities such as high-speed Internet access, DVD players, BOSE Wave radios and EO bath products. Guests also receive terry cloth robes and a luxurious down quilt on the bed, all in the name of unassuming elegance. The hotel's dining options in which guests can enjoy the fine cuisine in the classy and sophisticated Charles Hotel. The Rialto is inspired by French, Italian and Spanish regional dishes using seasonal New England ingredients. Always featured are the most requested dishes such as grilled Wellfleet clams with toasted garlic bread or slow roasted Long Island duck with braised escarole, roasted fingerling potatoes and Sicilian green olives. For a more a down-home and relaxed experience, Henrietta's Table serves Yankee Pot Roast with taters and gravy, and mac and cheese to the kids. The Noir Bar is a martini bar with 1940s ambience, but decadent and full of metal and dark colors. A Cambridge hot spot for live jazz, the Regattabar Jazz Club is an annual favorite of music fans in the Boston area. Blending tradition, education and international diversity, Harvard Square's offerings, including fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues, are just outside the front door of the Charles Hotel, if not within.

Courtyard Bostontremont Hotel
 

The Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel in Boston, Mass., sits near Boston Common and the lively theater district. The hotel is also close to the New England Medical Center and Copley Place. Logan International Airport is four miles away, and easily accessible via the T subway system for visitors carrying light luggage. BR> The beautifully restored Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel maintains the elegance of its 1920s construction. Built in 1925, the hotel has been updated and carefully maintained. The lobby features gleaming marble, flowers and a cherry-wood front desk, and includes an on-site breakfast restaurant. An independently owned bar, the Roxy Club, is also on site. Amenities include a 24- hour front desk, bellhop and valet service. BR>BR> Guestrooms feature bright colors and playful designs. Furnishings and in-room amenities include coffeemakers and small refrigerators. High-speed Internet access is available at a surcharge. The Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel is a historic building with a very convenient location in downtown Boston.

The Colonnade Hotel - Summit Hotel
 

The Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Mass., stands 12 floors above the brownstone buildings of the city's historic Back Bay neighborhood. Across from the elegant hotel looms the Prudential Center tower and mall, built atop a cavernous stretch of Interstate 90 and Boston's "T" Green Line subway. The magic of Fenway Park is within walking distance on summer days, located one mile west of the hotel. Logan International Airport is five miles east, across Boston Harbor. BR> The Colonnade Hotel's European-style marble-floored lobby is inviting, and the 24-hour front desk presents a dignified appearance within dark-wood paneling. Guests can enjoy the rooftop pool, which features a full bar and light fare, as well as a breathtaking cityscape view at night. As the only rooftop pool in Boston, it is a popular sunning spot for singles and college students. Visitors can work up a sweat on the treadmills in the hotel's fitness center, furnished with premium equipment and flat-screen televisions. The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie Jo, is a Parisian-style bistro serving French cuisine throughout the day in a casually chic atmosphere. The restaurant's large sidewalk windows make for excellent people- watching. BR>BR> Guestrooms in the 285-room Colonnade Hotel offer city views from large windows. Guestroom amenities include entertainment armoires with large work desks, complimentary newspapers, in-room safes and CD players. Select units feature separate seating areas. The bathrooms are bright and feature marble-decked vanities. The Colonnade Hotel boasts an excellent location and appealing amenities for guests seeking a comfortable stay in Back Bay.

Jurys Boston Hotel
 

Location. Bringing authentic Irish accommodations to Massachusetts, the Jurys Boston Hotel is located atop the underground portion of Interstate 90, near the Prudential Center. The hotel is one-third mile from the Amtrak and subway lines of Back Bay Station, a convenient walk for rail-traveling guests with light luggage. Copley Square is just two blocks from the hotel. The baseball majesty of Fenway Park is two miles west, and the downtown financial district is one mile east, toward the waterfront. Hotel Features Jurys Boston Hotel is a $60-million renovation of Boston's historic limestone-clad police headquarters, which was constructed in the 1920s. Valets and bellhops tend to the needs of arriving guests. Inside, the Dublin-based Jurys Boston Hotel weaves classic elements of Irish architecture into the clean lines of modern design. The lobby presents sleek hardwood floors and stainless-steel staircases accented by indigo lighting. The front desk and concierge are available 24 hours a day, and the hotel offers a fitness facility, 24-hour business center, public wireless Internet access and more than 3,000 square feet of meeting space. Dining options include the Stanhope Grille, serving fine New England entrees from an exhibition kitchen and featuring an outdoor plaza dining area. Cuffs is an authentic Irish Pub, serving lagers and spirits amidst flat-screen televisions and Boston Police Department artifacts. Guestrooms Guestrooms are decorated in earthy hues. Bathrooms feature marble vanities, heated towel racks, rain shower heads and curved shower frames. Guestrooms are elegantly furnished with leather reading chairs, and premium beds with pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Large work areas feature desk-top outlets and complimentary high-speed Internet access. DVD players and 27-inch televisions provide in-room entertainment. This deluxe hotel resonates with an awareness of Boston's Irish heritage. Expert Tip. Exceptional shopping can be found on Newbury Street in the center of The Back Bay district.

Milner Hotel
 

The Milner Hotel is a five-story brownstone located in Boston, Mass. The hotel has 64 guestrooms and European-style hospitality. Boston's famous subway system, "The T" is one block away. Boston University is less than three miles from the hotel. The Freedom Trail is less than one mile from the hotel. The trail is a two- and-one-half mile line through downtown Boston and other areas. Many famous sites are strung along this path.The Milner Hotel offers guests complimentary breakfasts each morning. Cookies and brownies are served each afternoon in the second- floor reception area. Coffee is available in the lobby of the hotel. The guestrooms house a maximum of two guests. Richly colored carpet, floral artwork and simple furnishings serve as décor. Cable television is provided. Complimentary high- speed Internet access is available. Guestrooms include beds with overhead lamps and separate seating areas.

Marriott - Boston (copley Place)
 

Location. The Marriott Boston Copley Place is located just off the Massachusetts Turnpike, beneath the Prudential Center Mall and complex in Boston, Mass. The hotel is three miles from downtown Boston and four miles from Logan International Airport. The surrounding streets of Boston's Back Bay neighborhoods are lined with brownstones, restaurants and boutiques. Fenway Park is one mile away and is accessible by subway. A skywalk links the hotel to the Haynes Convention Center across the street BR>Hotel Features. The Marriott Boston Copley Place soars 38 stories and boasts a bustling multi-level lobby with a Starbucks Cafe. The hotel boasts a modern fitness facility and indoor pool. On-site dining options are anchored by Gourmeli's, a casual venue with an enormous breakfast buffet. The hotel also includes a sushi bar offering Japanese delicacies and sake. Champions American Sports Bar makes a friendly spot to catch the game and a beer. BR>BR>Guestrooms. The Marriott Boston Copley Place's guestrooms feature cable television with premium channels, video game consoles and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Well-lit desks, ergonomic chairs and overstuffed reading chairs complete practical work areas. Expert Tip. The Trolley Tour of Boston's patriotic history stops in front of the hotel. Tickets are available at the concierge desk.