Looking to rest your head in Beantown? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Boston for 2015.
BEST NEW HOTEL
THE VERB HOTEL, Boston
This kitschy lair was once the Fenway Motor Lodge, and it has retained a nostalgic, only-in- Boston vibe. Local rock memorabilia line the walls, and the staff is quick with helpful insider suggestions on what to see and do. The house restaurant, Japanese pub Hojoko, serves sushi, tempura, and grilled meats; a heated outdoor pool lends an indulgent touch. Rates: from $250.
1271 Boylston St. 855-695-6678;
theverbhotel.com
BEST HOTEL VIEWS
THE COLONNADE, Boston
Here you’ll f ind Boston’s only rooftop pool, where a 2014 makeover resulted in cabanas and a full bar. Upscale French restaurant Brasserie Jo is a year-round treat; so are the rooms’ f loor-to-ceiling windows, offering lovely city panoramas. The site is unbeatable: You’re centrally located among Back Bay, the South End, Copley Square, and several museums. Rates: from $399.
120 Huntington Ave. 617-424-7000.
colonnadehotel.com
BEST HOTEL AMENITIES
THE CHARLES HOTEL, Cambridge
This regal Harvard Square hideaway has two superb restaurants (Henrietta’s Table and Rialto), a spa that incorporates herbs from the hotel’s garden, a lap pool with children’s hours, Regattabar, a beloved jazz club, and even care packages for traveling pets. In the winter, there’s a skating rink. Rates: from $259.
1 Bennett St. 617-864-1200;
charleshotel.com
BEST B&B
MARY PRENTISS INN, Cambridge
This Neoclassical lodging within walking distance of Porter and Harvard squares blends historic charm (high tea) with modern niceties (free parking, wireless). A hot breakfast is served every morning with local specialties like banana–nut waffles and Vermont maple syrup. Try to reserve Room 9, which boasts a woodburning fireplace. Rates: from $129.
6 Prentiss St. 617-661-2929;
maryprentissinn.com
