The Best Hotels Near Boston

Your Marriott points will work at this 150-room boutique property – it’s part of the brand’s line of small hotels, perfectly situated amid the cluster of retail outlets known as The Shops at Station Landing. Close to the Encore Boston Harbor Casino, it’s also walking distance from the orange-line T into Boston, for when you’re not too busy relaxing in the indoor heated pool. Guest rooms are simple yet elegant, in shades of black, silver and cocoa.

It’s difficult to imagine that you’re sleeping in what was at one time, circa 1927, the noisy, smoke-belching factory of the Ford Motor Assembly Plant. Like its sister hotel, the AC Hotel by Marriott Boston North, the Row Hotel at Assembly Row favors a color palette of black, silver and cocoa. All rooms are supplied with Illy espresso machines – and if you fancy a bite, the in-hotel La Cucina turns out tasty pizzas and pasta dishes in funky, blue-hued surrounds.

Calling all fans of mid-century modern design – you’ll love this place from the minute you clap eyes on the lobby – a real head-turner, with its light oak paneling and low-slung leather couches and chairs. While you wouldn’t call the rooms huge, the minimalist furnishings create a clear sense of space. Public areas are filled with works from the hotel’s contemporary art collection. Be sure to find the antique American quilts dating back to the late 18th century.

With five conference rooms and generously sized work spaces in guest rooms, this hotel is perfect for business travelers. But it’s not all work and no play – how better to switch off and unwind after a long day of meetings than at the rooftop lounge overlooking Charles River? Sip a chilled martini as you take in the glittering views of Boston and Cambridge’s buildings, before heading to Scullers Jazz Club on the ground floor or, alternatively, use the free shuttle to head into Boston.

Handy for Fenway Park, this high-end hotel has an agreeable spring-fresh palette. Whether you’re in a sumptuous suite or a standard room, the look is smart gull-white and grey, with fruity splashes added by cushions. The amenities are terrific, too: you’ll have complimentary use of the hotel’s SUV, Egyptian-cotton sheets, pillow-top mattresses, down comforters and blackout curtains. There’s even a T stop at the front of the hotel for maximum travel ease.

Situated on the Charles River, with views over Boston’s skyline, this Hyatt rolls out business-smart, geometric furnishings in pale tones – that’s the look whether you’re in one of its sprawling University Suites or a simple Queen Bed with Shower. The location is perfect; between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – a 5-minute walk away, and Harvard University – 25 minutes on foot. If it’s warm, sit out on the Zephyr Patio for wine and cheese.

With a prime location on Massachusetts Avenue, just beyond Harvard Square, this natty little boutique hotel has petite and intimate rooms with floor-to-ceiling-windows overlooking Cambridge. Take advantage of the hotel’s valet parking and dine in at the restaurant, Colette Bistro, which sends out delicious French classics, including juicy steak-frites, coq au vin and crème brûlée. In fact, you won’t need the car at all, simply use public transport to get around Cambridge and into Boston.