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Charles Hotel
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1 Bennett St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Caroline A. writes: The Charles Hotel is my #2 choice when traveling to Boston. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Cambridge, the accommodations and amenities at the hotel are top notch.

I've spent a lot of time at The Charles and have never been disappointed. The…

Boston Harbor Islands Ferry
Neighborhood: Waterfront

Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Tom E. writes: Harbor + Islands + Sunshine + Catamaran + Forts + Picnic + Seashells + Thi Chi + Jellyfish + Flowers + Jail + Boats - Lost Sunglasses + Watermelon + Panoramas + Rabbit + Art Work + Beach + Solar Panels + Civil War + Old Rubbish Dump + Chesnut +…

Jet Blue

Logan International Airport
Boston, MA 02228

Josie M. writes: Don't forget the snacks! They actually HAVE them! Nifty stuff too, like (jet) blue corn tortilla chips and the Frito-Lay mixes.

I like that you can watch the progress of the plane on a certain TV channel, see how fast you're going, altitude, etc. …

Boston Harbor Hotel
Neighborhood: Waterfront

70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Sweta S. writes: This hotel is so boston. I love it! It was my reintroduction to Boston, i lived here as a student and moved out to NY and when i was interviewing with a firm downtown, stayed here for the weekend, and this hotel and the city totally won me over! It…

Davis Square

Red Line
Somerville, MA 02143

Irene F. writes: I love Davis Square. The little area by the T stop can keep you captivated for months, ebtween the bars and great food. Between Red Bones, the Burren, Mike's, and the movie theater, you really don't need to stray much further, although there is…

Zipcar
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

25 1st Street
4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02140

Ligaya T. writes: Circa 2004. I'm sitting in a Rav4 EV, my first experience with an electric car, hurling swears so fervently it would have made my Czech father [who taught me my first curse 'dedoperdeli' meaning to stick a screwdriver up your mother's ass] cringe…

Last Hurrah Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

60 School St
Boston, MA 02108

Tom E. writes: Close to being the best name for a bar ever (a change to 'huzzah' would be even more awesome), the Last Hurrah is named after the 1950s politics novel and since the 60s has served as THE drop-in bar for Beacon Hill politicos to do their deals.

It's a…

Nine Zero
Neighborhood: Downtown

90 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

Jeremy S. writes: A toned down W-esque Hotel with better service.

The desk attendent was very friendly and went out of his way to explain all the facilities and services available. My room wasn't huge, but was quite comfortable and I really liked having a decent…

Limoliner

74 Maple St
Stoughton, MA 02072

Sam P. writes: So here's the bottom line about Limoliner: it's a bus.

Yes, it is wonderful to have comfy leather seats, attendents, movies, great food and snacks, and WIRELESS INTERNET (seriously, are you listening ACELA!!!?), but it's still a bus, and buses are…

Ritz-Carlton Boston Commons
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2 Avery St Apt 30H
Boston, MA 02111

Caroline A. writes: Ok. This is officially my favorite hotel in Boston. We were in 1247, a beautiful corner suite overlooking the Commons. The decor was not great, but good in a charming Boston way - although, I LOVE the wallpaper choice and artwork in the rooms.…

The Charlesmark Hotel
Neighborhood: Back Bay

655 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Jeffrey H. writes: I joined Daniel S. here for cocktails & cocktales one lovely evening after work.

The bar itself has a modern style with a clean and simple appearance. The drink menu is original without being overwhelming. There's nothing I hate more than menus that…

Hotel Marlowe
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

25 Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02141

jessica t. writes: This past weekend - I went to Boston for my sister's wedding. From the moment I stepped off the plane I began to feel a headache approaching, because wedding's inherently mean ALOT of family time.

Family time, when it comes to my family is great, for…

Hotel Eliot
Neighborhood: Back Bay

370 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Tori G. writes: Beautiful hotel. A bunch of friends and I stayed here for my birthday in February.

I was surprised how small the lobby was, but it was decorated beautifully. Lots of old fashioned charm and lots of marble. The staff at the front desk were really nice…

Cafe Fleuri
Neighborhood: Financial District

250 Franklin St
Boston, MA 02110

Deepa C. writes: Came here for the Chocolate Buffet an embarrassingly large number of times (ok like 5). The perfect place for out of town guests, girly outings or birthdays. Let's do a quick cost benefit analysis, shall we?

$25 = 5 Godiva chocolate covered…

Le Meridien Cambridge
Neighborhood: Central Square

20 Sidney St
Cambridge, MA 02139

karen g. writes: This is an okay hotel. It's comfortable, it's clean, the rooms are spacious. The decor is very cute and there's a ROBOT in the lobby! Woohoo!

Minus one star for the concierge not being able to get us dinner reservations at the restaurants we wanted-I…

The Westin Copley Place
Neighborhood: Back Bay

10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Nancy R. writes: I was lucky enough to stay here on business, gratis, so it kills me to complain. Overall, swank, modern hotel with very comfy beds, and good location. But my gripes are the following: Double-headed shower, which emits less pressure than my one at…

Royal Sonesta Hotel

40 Edwin Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02142

michelle i. writes: Every year my company hosts a huge retreat. They fly everyone in the entire company out to spend a fun-filled week together at a resort of their choosing. And guess who the lucky winner was this year?

To give you a little background info, the purpose…

Taj Boston
Neighborhood: Back Bay

15 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116

Billie M. writes: Oh what a lovely way to spend a cold Wednesday night! Small, cozy, and as blue blood Boston as you can get, the seating is plush, and the roaring fireplaces gets you warm just LOOKING at them. There were only a few people there, so the waiter gave…

Central Square
Neighborhood: Central Square

Central Square
Cambridge, MA 02139

Tom E. writes: For my 365th review I wanted to write about my home for the last year.
I can sum up my love for this place in words but sentences are failing me.
So instead how about one of those Tag Clouds that you see in Web 2.0?

falafel HARVEST BRATTLE TAXIS…

InterContinental Hotel
Neighborhood: Financial District, Waterfront, South Boston

510 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02228

Allix T. writes: UPDATE:
I had to knock down a star for the parking situation. There are signs all over the Intercontinental Garage with the "we're not responsible..." text - however sis and I were shocked when she picked up her car. Her brand new license plate was…

Harvard Club
Neighborhood: Financial District

1 Federal St
Downtown Club
Boston, MA 02110

Heidi H. writes: The best view in the city, it puts Top of the Hub to shame. I've been here for lunch with a friend (Harvard alums only, I believe).
The food was excellent and the service was impeccable! The servers and bartenders treat you as if you come in every…

Four Seasons
Neighborhood: Back Bay

200 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Chloe D. writes: I'm going to have to give this review with the disclaimer that I was only here for an event, not an overnight...although it could've very easily turned into an overnight.

We climbed aboard our yellow chariot (coach) and snickered back and forth while…

The Colonnade Hotel
Neighborhood: Back Bay

120 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

bO w. writes: Everyone there loved my dog, and that's enough for me.

Lenox Hotel
Neighborhood: Back Bay

710 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

michelle i. writes: i stayed here a few weeks ago while i was in Boston... i was very impressed. this hotel is situated right in the Back Bay area, very close to newbury street, tons of shops, restaurants and fun bars. the hotel itself has 3 restaurants, all which have…

Greyhound Bus Lines
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

700 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02111

Tom E. writes: It's not America until you've taken the Greyhound bus and offered a stick of Wrigley's to a cute girl in the seat across the aisle. At least that was the American dream they sold us on TV in the UK in the 90s.

~~ Cut to reality ~~
A cold winter night…

Hawthorne Hotel

18 Washington Square West
Salem, MA 01970

Daniel M. writes: I don't like Salem. I WANT to like Salem but every time I go I am disappointed by the sheer cheesiness. So when I was told we were staying at what the Travel Channel described as the "most haunted hotel in America" I expected the worst. I was…

Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Neighborhood: Financial District, Waterfront

296 State St
Boston, MA 02109

Tedd L. writes: A hotel with one of the best locations in the city. As a guest I was right near everything. I stayed here during New Years which was awesome.. Fireworks right outside my window.. I also held parties here when I was younger with my friends..…

Jurys Boston Hotel
Neighborhood: Back Bay

350 Stuart Street
Back Bay
Boston, MA 02116

michelle i. writes: was back in boston for a whopping 2 days this time.... but not to worry, i crammed in a week of partying in 1 night starting with Jury's. met a cool guy in my training class (ok, so he was actually the trainer, brian from cape cod) who decided we…

Harvard Square
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

18 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Leighann F. writes: Why are anniversaries so momentous? So celebrated? So let' s-have-a-drink-to -commemorate-the-occasion and then take pictures?

Well, they mark the passage of time linked to something, or someone, you love. It's a chance to show the world your passion…

Hostelling International

12 Hemenway St
Boston, MA 02115

Keane L. writes: *boop beep beep boop*

(At least one in six people in the world have stupid ringtones.)

*daaddaaada daadi daa daa*

(There are six beds in a hostel room.)

*bee bleeetee booop brooooooooong*

(It's 2 freaking am...)

Porter Square
Neighborhood: Porter Square

Intersection of Somerville Ave and Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

B P. writes: Porter Square T is the Presidential Fitness Test from Hell. After a really long day, I thought it would be a fun "challenge" to run up the stairs as fast as I could. The first 5-6 flights were sort of fun, but somewhere around flight 7 or 8 a…

Hotel Commonwealth

500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Damien S. writes: Day One - Sox game and valet was beeeeeat. 45 min wait because of the Fenway runover and construction on Comm Ave. I had a room - isn't the customer always right? Upgraded to a suite BONUS! Turndown service gave a B&B feel, boasting chocolate cookies…

Omni Parker House Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

60 School Street
Boston, MA 02228

Liz D. writes: One of the few tastefully opulent buildings I can think of in Boston to drag grandma through before amateur night at Centerfolds strip club. I have had many-a-contuining education class/late night seminar/social life drain at Omni and so "America's…

Hyatt Harborside
Neighborhood: East Boston

101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128

Tarah H. writes: I sit at my desk confused, courser floating from one star to another and back down again. I waiver. I select. I question it, but decide to let it settle there.

My cousin chose this as the site for his wedding this past weekend. Overall, it was…

Black Sheep Restaurant
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

Kendall Hotel
350 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02142

Chris R. writes: I was very impressed by this place. I went in for lunch with a colleague and it was perfect. I arrived early, misjudging how long it would take to walk there, and told the hostess that I was waiting for someone. She went ahead and blocked off a table…

XV Beacon Street Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

15 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108

Gourmet G. writes: Located in a 1903 Beaux Arts-style building in one of the city's most fashionable neighborhoods, XV Beacon is a luxurious landmark 62-room boutique hotel that combines exceptional personal service with the atmosphere of an elegant private home. The…

Julien Bar & Lounge at the Langham Hotel
Neighborhood: Financial District

250 Franklin St
Boston, MA 02110

Tom E. writes: A tale of two cities...
In London, everyone loves the Langham. It's palatial celebrity-spotting central and it's only a few blocks away from retail mecca. In Boston, the Langham is the forgotten old boy of the financial district, with 8ft thick…

Oceana
Neighborhood: Waterfront

296 State St
Marriott Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02109

Erin G. writes: Oceana is a great lunch-time spot with a beautiful view of the Harbor. The seafood selections are fresh and creatively prepared. I particularly love the Crabmeat panini I had there, and the crabcake appetizer. The have a massive Lobster Cobb Salad…

Club Quarters
Neighborhood: Financial District

161 Devonshire St
Boston, MA 02110

Lynda B. writes: Since this is a hotel that caters mostly to business travelers, there are some great deals for weekend stays. I have stayed here for $80/night and the place is beautiful, quiet and spotless. Great location to visit Boston, our even for a romantic…

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