• Country: United States
    • State: Massachusetts
    • County: Suffolk
    • Mayor: Thomas M. MeninoCity of Boston: Mayor's Office
    • Population: 599,351 (2007)American FactFinder: Boston city, Massachusetts
    • Founded: 1630 by Puritan colonistsBoston Real Estate MLS Homes for Sale Listings: Boston History
    • Currency: U.S. Dollar
    • Area code: 617 and 857
    • Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5
    • Area: 89.6 square milesBoston City Guide: Boston, Massachusetts Information
    • Census rank: 20th largest city in the nation (2000)
    • Origin: Massachusetts was named after an Algonquian Indian word that means "a big hill place."Boston City Facts: Boston City Information
      • State bird
      :
      Black-capped chickadee (Penthestes atricapillus)
      • State dog
      :
      Boston terrier
      • State flower
      :
      Mayflower
      • State tree
      :
      American elm (Ulmus Americana)
      • State dessert
      :
      Boston cream pie
      • State nickname
      :
      Bay state
      • State motto
      :
      "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
      • State song
      :
      All Hail to Massachusetts
    • Average climate: 20-40°F (winter), 75-83°F (summer)Weather.com: Boston Climate
    • 5.7% state hotel taxFrommer's: Boston Hotels
  • Nicknamed "Beantown," Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. Frommer's recommends booking a hotel room in advance when planning to visit between April and November.Frommer's: Boston Hotels
  • Disclaimer

    Prices on this page are subject to change.
  • Luxury Stay

    Concierge.com calls the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common "crisp and clean" and Fodor's raves about the "killer gym."Concierge.com: Ritz-Carlton Fodor's: Ritz-Carlton

    1. Location: Chinatown/Theater district
    2. Rates: $445 - $5,500Official Site: Ritz-Carlton
    3. Phone: 617-574-7100
    4. Amenities: A/C, TV w/pay movies, high-speed Internet access ($10/day), hair dryer in room, safeFrommer's: Ritz-Carlton
    5. Hotel services: The Sports Club/LA, 2 restaurants, Babysitting, Laundry service, airport shuttle, business centerFrommer's: Ritz-Carlton
    6. Check-in: 3 p.m.
    7. Check-out: 12 p.m.
    8. Valet parking $37Frommer's: Ritz-Carlton
    9. Pets allowed

  • Family Stay

    Families staying in Boston should try the Four Seasons Boston Hotel. Frommer's gives it three stars and claims the staff "caters to the children."Frommer's: Four Seasons

    1. Location: Boston Common
    2. Rates: $475 - $1,225Official Site: Four Seasons Hotel
    3. Phone: 617-338-4400
    4. Amenities: A/C, TV w/pay movies, Internet access ($10/day), bathrobe and slippers, complimentary newspaper, in-room safeFrommer's: Four Seasons
    5. Hotel services: Spa, swimming pool, Babysitting services, tour desk, business centerFrommer's: Four Seasons
    6. Check-in: 3 p.m.
    7. Check-out: 12 p.m.
    8. Valet parking $41Frommer's: Four Seasons
    9. Pets under 15 lbs accepted

  • Mahalo Suggests

    If planning a trip, please see Boston Vacation, Boston Restaurants and Boston Tours.

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