The Charles Street Inn
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

94 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Michael T. writes: I know staying at a luxury bed and breakfast 15 minutes from your apartment seems silly, but it can be a pretty great idea and I assure you it will feel like a world away.  Whether you REALLY need to say, "I'm sorry," or have an anniversary coming up…

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

149 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Chris R. writes: A great surprise of a restaurant in Beacon Hill. I agree with Justine that the crowd is definitely on the older side, but it was sort of funny in its own right. Besides the asian hostess and my girlfriend, everyone in the place was white and either…

Jewel of Newbury
Neighborhood: Back Bay

254 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116

Ligaya T. writes: The most bizarre, YouTubular worthy dining experience to date. We entered to an entirely deserted restaurant: tables set, lights up certainly a welcoming space, but no sign of life, no sounds. "Hellooooo," we called, "Anyone hereeeee?" We peeked…

Copley Square Hotel
Neighborhood: Back Bay

47 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Mike A. writes: I rarely have any reason to enter a hotel in Boston, but I've gone in here several times now, since they have the nicest "public" bathrooms in the Back Bay! Marble walls floor to ceiling, double ply toilet paper, soft lighting. The stalls are often…

Clarendon Square Bed & Breakfast
Neighborhood: South End

198 W Brookline St
Boston, MA 02118

David F. writes: Seriously, this is my favorite place to stay in Boston. I won't even think about staying anywhere else.

The entire house is clean and gorgeous. And so are the owners (zing!). No, but seriously--Stephen is really easy on the eyes.

If you smoke (like…

Harvard Square Hotel
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

110 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Wendy L. writes: Considering the outrageous prices for hotels in the Harvard Square area, especially in the fall, it seems ludicrous to pay nearly $200/night for a room at the Harvard Square Hotel...  But then you realize that it's nearly 3x that down the street at…

Seaport Hotel
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

1 Seaport Ln
Boston, MA 02210

Coffee Anyone ,. writes: SEAPORT HOTEL, BOSTON, MA
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Ok, so I'm sitting here in my room at the Seaport Hotel, nice enough place, modern, nicely appointed BUT....why is it that I can literally HEAR someone in the next room using the facilities if you know what I mean.…

Marriott's Custom House
Neighborhood: Financial District

3 McKinley Sq
Boston, MA 02109

Peter G. writes: Best FREE 360 degree view of the city. Tours to the top are available all day with a donation to a local charity or for free at 3PM. But call ahead as the schedule does seem to change:  (617) 310-6300.

Said tours to the top are usually just you and…

Bulfinch Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

107 Merrimac St
Boston, MA 02109

spencer k. writes: This is a really nice boutique hotel for a very reasonable price. Rooms range from $150ish to low $200's, and if you're looking for a well-designed room with elegant and even a bit SEXY furnishings, and you don't want to spend the money that Eliot,…

Harborside Inn
Neighborhood: Waterfront

185 State St
Boston, MA 02109

Melissa L. writes: No frills, but I would say that there are  just enough amenities for the money. It's typically below $130/ a night  & it's kind of fun to find out what type of room you might have. Some have fancy showers & flat screens while others have hardwood…

Sports Club/LA
Neighborhood: Chinatown

4 Avery St
Boston, MA 02111

Yihwa H. writes: Yes, it's pricey, but if you like to really integrate gym time into your lifestyle and you'll get a lot of use out of a membership here, and if you can afford it, it's probably worth it. Rest assured that for the high fees, you'll be more inclined to…

Hotel 140
Neighborhood: Back Bay

140 Clarendon St
Boston, MA 02116

Ligaya T. writes: In the era when ladies bobbed their hair, donned a fine cloche and rows of beads, swigged from bottles of hooch with ruby red lips and cast their federal votes, an institution opened in Boston pioneering independence for professional women by…

Best Western-Terrace Inn

1650 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02135

marie m. writes: Great hotel for those on a budget.  No frills.  Great complimentary breakfast and free parking. Stove and fridge in room- what else could you need??

Gourmeli's
Neighborhood: Back Bay

Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Yihwa H. writes: I have this friend who thinks he's a vampire. I mean, he's not a goth or anything, but he really truly believes he has some vampirical tendencies. While it does get kind of strange when he tries to sink his fangs into my arms in public for example,…

Bisuteki Japanese Steak House

777 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139

jkhkjh j. writes: SO SO fabulous. Wonderful habachi restaurant. I strongly recommend the shrimp and steak!! the sushi is also wonderful. service a+ great environment, friendly.

Newbury Guest House
Neighborhood: Back Bay

261 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Ann L. writes: We stayed at Newbury Guest House from Wed 5/22-Sun 5/25, 2008.  Wed & Thurs it was $195 a night, Fri & Sat $215 per night.  Sub-total 820 + State Tax 46.74 + local tax $32.80 + Convention Tax $22.55 (wtf in Back Bay) = $922.10.  

The room we had was…

Boston Marriott Cambridge
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

2 Cambridge Ctr
Cambridge, MA 02142

Brandon C. writes: For some reason or another, during my cousin's wild wedding weekend, this was one of three hotels I stayed in.  Having relinquished my room at my beloved Westin Copley (hey, I like my SPG Gold points), my friend and I got shoved into a room here that…

Kendall Hotel
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

350 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02142

Christopher M. writes: 3.7 stars

I got to stay here for free when I was moving out of Boston. I didn't have a bed, and was totally exhausted.  At that point, motel 6 would have been a welcome sight, but luckily my friend and ex-roommate put me up here.

Now,  it wasn't all…

Boston Back Bay Hilton Hotel

40 Dalton St
Boston, MA 02115

Amy K. writes: You really can't beat this location.  I had been to the Hilton Back Bay in 2005 to visit friends who were staying there, and they had a lovely lounge with comfortable sofas and chairs.  Unfortunately, they are now doing some renovation to the hotel,…

The Red Lion Inn

71 South Main Street
Cohasset, MA 02025

Anna f. writes: Do you have a super special romantic week-end coming up? Do you need a break and cannot travel far? Red Lion Inn is a luxurious resort in the south shore of  Boston, in the beautiful, seaside town of Cohasset. It has New England charm and french…

Sheraton Needham Hotel

100 Cabot St
Needham, MA 02494

Aly D. writes: i had an absolutely enjoyable stay at this hotel. its extremely clean, friendly, and the beds are out of this freakin world. like marshmallows you get to lay on! stay on the executive floor and you get to have a tremendous continental breakfast that…

Le Meridien Hotel - now Langham Boston
Neighborhood: Financial District

250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02108

Megan B. writes: The all chocolate buffet is unbelievable.  I can't tell you what it's like as a hotel, but you could just go there and eat alot of chocolate and die happy.

CoCo Key Water Resort

50 Ferncroft Rd
at the Sheraton Ferncroft
Danvers, MA 01923

Jack C. writes: Thank you, Dave and Paula, for inviting me to this wonderful place.  Dave works for an organization that organizes youth activities throughout the year.

Wow!  What can I say?  Opened in May 22, 2007, it's Massachsetts' largest indoor water resort.  I…

Doubletree Guest Suites
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

400 Soldiers Field Rd
Allston, MA 02134

Doris K. writes: It's a great place to stay whenever in Boston and of course expensive. I think that my guests stayed her for just a little over $300 a night. If you need to save money and don't mind sharing a room with your friends the rooms can fit two couples…

Holiday Inn

31 Hampshire St
Mansfield, MA 02048

Stephanie B. writes: This hotel is not the most updated but the service here is wonderful.  We stayed here for an event back in January.  The whole staff was friendly and always ready to help you. The food at the hotel is basic.

The Westin Waltham Boston

70 3rd Ave
Waltham, MA 02451

Adam P. writes: I am bicostal.  And that means staying in Hotels on both coasts pretty often.  At this point I've stayed at the The Westin 7 or 8 times, I think it's only fair I give it a review

First things First: If you are new to Boston, and are looking for a…

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center

811 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Kenny L. writes: When I was requested to come for a TA meeting before my lease started in Sept, NU gave several of us complementary stays here for 3-4 days. It is a really a nice hotel with free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, treadmills and exercise…

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston/Waltham

550 Winter St
Waltham, MA 02451

Arnab M. writes: Not too different from any of the other Doubletrees across the country, BUT it is definitely affordable, and value-for-money, not to mention the best of all the hotels in Waltham, in my opinion. Also, it gets EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA points for the most…

Wyndham Hotel

123 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810

Jen J. writes: Great hotel!  Super friendly customer service, especially at the front desk.  Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-kept.  I think they were all remodelled recently.  Hot water comes out immediately for your shower.  The rooms have a wireless internet…

Salem Inn

7 Summer St
Salem, MA 01970

Lynda B. writes: I had heard bad reviews on this place, but my fiance and I tried it anyway. We found a parking spot on the street (lucky us!) and checked in. The girl at the desk was super nice, she even gave us extra wood for our fireplace. We walked up a flight of…

Residence Inn by Marriott

259 Elm St
Dedham, MA 02026

Alissa T. writes: Great place for business travel and vacation combo. The one bedroom has a great kitchen, they would do grocery shopping for you if you need. It is also close to the commutter rail that will take you into south station boston. Great service, the front…

Courtyard by Marriott

200 Technology Center Dr
Stoughton, MA 02072

Chris C. writes: Came to Boston for business and stayed at the Courtyard Marriot.  This Courtyard is nicely done.  You are greeted with a nice entry way and the 2 -3 times I encountered the staff they were very friendly.  Everything here was clean and looked like it…

The Shawmut Inn

280 Friend St
Boston, MA 02114

Lisa F. writes: This friendly little hotel on the North End is a good deal. Situated across the street from the Fleet Center (home of the Boston Celtics), it's a bit away from downtown.

But for those who are interested in walking the Freedom Trail (and those who…

Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
Neighborhood: Back Bay

138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

peggy c. writes: The Fairmont has potential: The ballroom is lovely and the rooms facing Copley square is romantic.  Plus, the Oak Room is kind of cozy and the wait staff is very professional.

That being said... a cursory glance at the outside gives you a good…

Chandler Inn Hotel
Neighborhood: South End

26 Chandler St
Boston, MA 02116

Bryan S. writes: The  three stars that I generously give this Hotel are based on price (under $150 per room) and location (the heart of the South End, easy walk to Back Bay, public transportation, Copley & downtown).  This is a European style hotel somewhat…

Hilton-Boston Logan Airport
Neighborhood: Charlestown

85 Terminal Rd
Boston, MA 02128

Brian B. writes: I like this whole European style bed craze. The high thread count sheets. Duvets rather than blankets. I feel like a prince. Or a French aristocrat. One look out of my massive window reveals FedEx planes being loaded. So dream over. But still, very…

Best Western Hotel III Tria

220 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Bronco B. writes: My folks stayed here because of a mess up with the Hotel they were meant to stay in. I thought they were mad -they booked online without knowing that the hotel is at a very busy intersection and is a Best Western.
Well it was pretty cheap and there…