The hotel sheds the stuffy Boston historical look for a more-contemporary style. Enormous porte cochere treads on mosaics of granite and marble en route to the lobby. Its rooms feature simple decor offering views of the city or Charles River and are updated with all the conveniences one can think of. Textured walls and smart colours dress the main restaurant, which serves all meals from an exhibition kitchen. This plush convention venue has become a meeting-planner's dream, but it is ideal for leisure travellers as well.

The hotel sheds the stuffy Boston historical look for a more-contemporary style. Enormous porte cochere treads on mosaics of granite and marble en route to the lobby. Its rooms feature simple decor offering views of the city or Charles River and are updated with all the conveniences one can think of. Textured walls and smart colours dress the main restaurant, which serves all meals from an exhibition kitchen. This plush convention venue has become a meeting-planner's dream, but it is ideal for leisure travellers as well.