With so many choices of accommodations in the Greater Boston area, finding the perfect hotel can be a challenge. To narrow down your search, consider what is important to you, such as location, cost and amenities. In Boston, a hotel downtown will be more expensive, but that may also mean you are closer to attractions such as Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail.
If you are looking for an upscale, sophisticated hotel, the Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common may be for you. With rooms starting at $350, this five-star hotel is located within walking distance to Faneuil Hall, shops, art galleries of the Back Bay and the theater and financial district. If you are looking for sheer luxury in a Presidential Suite, the Ritz-Carlton has one for of $6,000 a night. In 2009, Zagat's included the Ritz-Carlton in its list of top 50 hotels in the U.S. The Ritz offers two restaurants and a 24-hour in-room dining option.
The Hyatt, boasting 498 rooms, is located in the Boston theater district and is within walking distance of the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market and Boston Common. The hotel has granite bathrooms, as well as restaurants and 24-hour room service. This Hyatt offers an indoor pool with adult-only areas. Rates start at $179 per night.
Located on the harbor, this Residence Inn is within short walking distance of the start of the Freedom Trail and pickup guided tours by Super Duck Tours or Old Town Trolley. You can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast daily. The hotel has 168 suites, with options of studio, separate one- or two-bedroom suites and allergy-friendly suites. The suites have fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, dishwasher and coffeemaker. Rates start at $139.
The Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside, with 197 guestrooms and two suites, is less than two miles from downtown Boston and within walking distance of the University of Massachusetts-Boston and the JFK Library and Museum. The Marketplace Cafe, Doubletree's on-site restaurant, offers a casual dining experience. Rooms come with either one king or two double beds. Access to public transportation is just a block away at the JFK/UMass Red Line subway stop. Unrestricted rates start at $104 per night.
The Knights Inn Boston/Danvers offers basic accommodations. The Knights Inn is located 17 miles north of downtown Boston and has 62 rooms. This hotel offers over 50 channels including HBO channels, a free continental breakfast and a seasonal pool. Salem, "Home of the Witch Trials," is five miles east of the hotel. Rates start at around $50 per night.
