XV BeaconBoston needs to grow young, in the same way many of us need to grow up. Somber, red bricked, brown stoned, the keystone of New England dignity — it's (...)
The White ElephantIn the small world of seaside New England, Nantucket looms pretty large. The island is one of the region’s most storied destinations, and the White (...)
The WauwinetPlease note: The Wauwinet Inn is open May 14th - Oct. 12th.
The Wauwinet Inn is remarkable for how near it gets to the Platonic ideal of the perfect (...)
The Veranda HousePlease note: The Veranda House cannot accommodate guests under the age of 10 years old.
Though it’s been here for ages, the Veranda House is (...)
The Liberty HotelFor a luxury hotel it’s an awfully imposing structure — they’re not typically rough-hewn granite monuments. But this is is no ordinary luxury hotel. (...)
The Charles HotelThe Charles Hotel is a rare thing: an Ivy League hotel nestled in between Harvard and Radcliffe. Certainly with its red brick institutional exterior (...)
The Back Bay HotelIt may have been easier to remember the name of this place back when it was called Jurys. But it’s worth noting that now, under its new name, it’s (...)
Taj BostonFor the quintessential grand-hotel experience, an obsessive homage to the French Riviera of the Thirties, there’s no competition — it’s got to be (...)
Nine Zero - A Kimpton HotelBoston is justifiably proud of its colonial heritage, and in terms of architecture and design (if not politics) its conservative streak runs deep. (...)
Mandarin Oriental BostonIt may have been a long time coming but this new Mandarin Oriental, on Boylston Street in the upscale Back Bay, was exactly what Boston needed. It’s not (...)
Intercontinental BostonA prime waterfront location in the Financial District is the only natural site for the InterContinental group’s grand entry into Boston, given the (...)
Hob KnobMartha’s Vineyard is the kind of destination that can feel a bit closed off to outsiders. It’s a place that’s perhaps better known for vacation (...)
Four Seasons Hotel BostonSince it opened in 1985, the Four Seasons Boston has been the place for the establishment to drink tea. New as it is, it feels completely part of its (...)
Boston Harbor HotelBoston’s got a reputation for being one of America’s most old-fashioned big cities — accurate or not, there’s no denying that it’s not exactly (...)
Ames BostonOur Tablet Spy program offers the chance to get early looks at the most promising new hotels. If you’re willing to take the risks associated with (...)
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