By Isabel Prontes
Boston is one of the
United States' oldest cities, and because of its plentiful history and heritage, it attracts tourists in the millions every year. Whether you want to visit Harvard University or the Boston Opera House or check out the historical sites at the Boston National Historical Park, this city is full of interesting and exciting things to do and see. If you are planning to visit this fascinating city, it is a smart idea to research some of its finest hotel options beforehand.
Colonnade Boston Hotel
The Colonnade Boston Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the center of Boston's trendy Back Bay and Copley Square area. Some of the Colonnade Boston Hotel's amenities include marble baths, flat-panel LCD TVs, MP3 and DVD players, coffee makers, alarm clocks and exquisite views of downtown Boston. There is a rooftop swimming pool and restaurant (Brasserie Jo) located within the hotel as well.
Colonnade Boston Hotel
120 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 424-7000
colonnadeboston.com
Copley Square Hotel
The Copley Square Hotel is a boutique hotel in the middle of a bustling and lively area of the city. This small hotel is just a short walk away from Boston's famous Fenway Park as well as legendary Newbury Street and its many shops and dining options. Some of the hotel's convenient amenities and services include valet; laundry; housekeeping twice a day; a fitness center; a printing center; a full-service concierge; and free hot chocolate, tea and coffee in the lobby. Pets are welcome at this hotel for a fee if they weigh less than 30 pounds.
Copley Square Hotel
47 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 536-9000
copleysquarehotel.com
Hotel Commonwealth
The Hotel Commonwealth is a luxurious Boston Hotel located in close proximity to many of Boston's most exciting tourist draws. This luxury hotel is full of services for guests, including a business center (open 24 hours), laundry service, a fitness center, valet parking for a fee, room service, free high-speed wireless Internet access, spa treatments, boutiques, a full-service concierge, Sony PlayStation 2 and free shoe shining.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston MA 02215
Tel: (617) 933-5000
hotelcommonwealth.com
Bulfinch Hotel
The Bulfinch Hotel in Boston has a convenient central locale in the city and consists of 80 elegant and spacious guest rooms. All of the guest rooms are nonsmoking and come with free high-speed wireless Internet access. The Bulfinch Hotel offers amenities and services including an exercise center, a business facility, a concierge service, a luggage service, guest parking for a fee, valet, laundry service, and a lounge and tapas bar.
Bulfinch Hotel
107 Merrimac St.
Boston MA 02114
Tel: (617) 624-0202
bulfinchhotel.com
Liberty Hotel
The Liberty Hotel is a luxury hotel located in Boston's Beacon Hill section. This hotel is a distinctive architectural structure in a historic area. Some of the Liberty Hotel's in-room amenities are flat-panel LCD televisions, safes, a private bar (including a martini set), high-speed wireless Internet access, makeup mirrors, blow dryers, plush bathrobes, and environmentally friendly and safe toiletries courtesy of Molton Brown.
Liberty Hotel
215 Charles St.
Boston MA 02114
Tel: (617) 224-4000
libertyhotel.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
