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

Prices on this page are subject to change.

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

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

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

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