The 80-room Boxer Boston is a hip, upper-middle-range hotel in the city's Flatiron building, a five-minute walk from the TD Garden. Posh, industrial rooms are on the small side but well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and K-cup coffeemakers plus contemporary, sleek bathrooms. The ground floor is home to a stylish restaurant and bar that serves a breakfast buffet (for a fee), light dinner fare, and drinks. There are also many other dining options nearby, including in Faneuil Hall, a 10-minute stroll away. There’s a small fitness center on-site, but no pool. Guests looking for more on-site amenities should compare rates with Revere Hotel Boston Common, which has a rooftop bar and an indoor pool.
The 80-room Boxer Boston is a hip, upper-middle-range hotel in the city's Flatiron building, a five-minute walk from the TD Garden. Posh, industrial rooms are on the small side but well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and K-cup coffeemakers plus contemporary, sleek bathrooms. The ground floor is home to a stylish restaurant and bar that serves a breakfast buffet (for a fee), light dinner fare, and drinks. There are also many other dining options nearby, including in Faneuil Hall, a 10-minute stroll away. There’s a small fitness center on-site, but no pool. Guests looking for more on-site amenities should compare rates with Revere Hotel Boston Common, which has a rooftop bar and an indoor pool.
For rates that are only marginally higher than those of the budget chain hotels in Seekonk, Johnson & Wales gives more for your money. The on-site restaurant serves delicious local steak and seafood, and the large rooms are a step up from those at the nearby Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn, with flat-screen TVs, higher quality decor and bedding, and enormous bathrooms (though the extra space isn't always used well). Sure, the decor is dated in typical New England fashion (mustard-colored carpeting, antique-style furnishings), but this is a surprisingly affordable hotel.
For rates that are only marginally higher than those of the budget chain hotels in Seekonk, Johnson & Wales gives more for your money. The on-site restaurant serves delicious local steak and seafood, and the large rooms are a step up from those at the nearby Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn, with flat-screen TVs, higher quality decor and bedding, and enormous bathrooms (though the extra space isn't always used well). Sure, the decor is dated in typical New England fashion (mustard-colored carpeting, antique-style furnishings), but this is a surprisingly affordable hotel.
The 65-room Wellfleet Motel is a family-owned property beside the Cape Cod Rail Trail and close to beaches and hiking trails. Rooms have dated, typical motel decor -- think floral bedspreads -- but they're outfitted with modern touches that include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Some have balconies or patios. The hotel itself also has some extra flourishes: Specialty breakfasts, smoothies, and cocktails are served at the cafe. A saltwater outdoor pool and barbecue area are popular in the summer, and the wood-paneled indoor pool and hot tub are great for rainy days. For a budget hotel with more attractive rooms, check out the Chatham Motel.
The 65-room Wellfleet Motel is a family-owned property beside the Cape Cod Rail Trail and close to beaches and hiking trails. Rooms have dated, typical motel decor -- think floral bedspreads -- but they're outfitted with modern touches that include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Some have balconies or patios. The hotel itself also has some extra flourishes: Specialty breakfasts, smoothies, and cocktails are served at the cafe. A saltwater outdoor pool and barbecue area are popular in the summer, and the wood-paneled indoor pool and hot tub are great for rainy days. For a budget hotel with more attractive rooms, check out the Chatham Motel.
The historic Bass Rocks Ocean Inn is an oceanfront escape located 35 miles north of Boston. This Colonial Revival style inn offers comfortable rooms classically decorated in floral patterns that open onto shared balconies with sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. Open seasonally from May through October, the hotel has a heated outdoor pool and excellent freebies like Wi-Fi throughout the property, bike rentals, and afternoon tea and cookies. While some guests complain that balconies lack privacy and bathrooms are small, this is a well-maintained, family-friendly property with historic character and great views.
The historic Bass Rocks Ocean Inn is an oceanfront escape located 35 miles north of Boston. This Colonial Revival style inn offers comfortable rooms classically decorated in floral patterns that open onto shared balconies with sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. Open seasonally from May through October, the hotel has a heated outdoor pool and excellent freebies like Wi-Fi throughout the property, bike rentals, and afternoon tea and cookies. While some guests complain that balconies lack privacy and bathrooms are small, this is a well-maintained, family-friendly property with historic character and great views.
The 33-room Surfcomber on the Ocean offers simple accommodations on a private beach near downtown Hyannis. From the outside, it's a charming Cape Cod motel with gray wood shingle siding and white painted trim. An expansive, well-maintained lawn sits at the heart of the property, with a pool in the middle and unobstructed views to the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are clean, simple, and well-appointed for a budget motel, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and most feature ocean-view balconies. However, with few points of interest within walking distance, most guests will need to make the 10-minute drive downtown for dining and shopping. The similarly-appointed Tidewater Inn is a cheaper, more centrally located alternative, however, it lacks a beach.
The 33-room Surfcomber on the Ocean offers simple accommodations on a private beach near downtown Hyannis. From the outside, it's a charming Cape Cod motel with gray wood shingle siding and white painted trim. An expansive, well-maintained lawn sits at the heart of the property, with a pool in the middle and unobstructed views to the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are clean, simple, and well-appointed for a budget motel, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and most feature ocean-view balconies. However, with few points of interest within walking distance, most guests will need to make the 10-minute drive downtown for dining and shopping. The similarly-appointed Tidewater Inn is a cheaper, more centrally located alternative, however, it lacks a beach.
This upscale hotel caters to business travelers, with a business center and 16 meeting spaces. All guests can appreciate conveniences such as a 24-hour fitness center with fitness gear lending program and indoor pool with poolside food menu. The 351 rooms are contemporary and have clean lines. Overnight parking costs a fee, as does Wi-Fi for guests in Traditional Rooms (it's free for Deluxe Rooms and above). The hotel's restaurant, Seventy at Third, offers a variety of menu options throughout the day and there's a Starbucks in the lobby. Within a five-minute drive of the hotel, office parks house corporate giants such Microsoft, Cisco, and IBM. There are a handful of other chain hotels nearby, but the Westin is the only four-pearl option.
This upscale hotel caters to business travelers, with a business center and 16 meeting spaces. All guests can appreciate conveniences such as a 24-hour fitness center with fitness gear lending program and indoor pool with poolside food menu. The 351 rooms are contemporary and have clean lines. Overnight parking costs a fee, as does Wi-Fi for guests in Traditional Rooms (it's free for Deluxe Rooms and above). The hotel's restaurant, Seventy at Third, offers a variety of menu options throughout the day and there's a Starbucks in the lobby. Within a five-minute drive of the hotel, office parks house corporate giants such Microsoft, Cisco, and IBM. There are a handful of other chain hotels nearby, but the Westin is the only four-pearl option.
Located on a quiet street in one of Massachusetts’ most infamous towns, Northey Street House is a quaint bed-and-breakfast that's within walking distance of Salem's many sights. Built in 1809, the home's architecture is a classic example of 19th-century Federal-style construction, with lovely period furnishings in every room and common area. Each of its three individually designed rooms includes features like free Wi-Fi and comfortable beds, and there's also an Apartment Suite available for those seeking additional space. As a tiny inn, there are few communal features aside from a small reading lounge and seasonal outdoor garden patio. An excellent breakfast with homemade items like scones is included in room rates. The nearby Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast is a similarly priced and appointed alternative with a water-view rooftop deck.
Located on a quiet street in one of Massachusetts’ most infamous towns, Northey Street House is a quaint bed-and-breakfast that's within walking distance of Salem's many sights. Built in 1809, the home's architecture is a classic example of 19th-century Federal-style construction, with lovely period furnishings in every room and common area. Each of its three individually designed rooms includes features like free Wi-Fi and comfortable beds, and there's also an Apartment Suite available for those seeking additional space. As a tiny inn, there are few communal features aside from a small reading lounge and seasonal outdoor garden patio. An excellent breakfast with homemade items like scones is included in room rates. The nearby Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast is a similarly priced and appointed alternative with a water-view rooftop deck.
Located within a 10-minute drive of Hyannis’ bustling tourist center, Cape Cod Irish Village offers easy access to the town’s many restaurants, shops, and bars. Inside, the decor is dated and not entirely Irish (despite the preponderance of green and a few Celtic flags) -- it doesn't really fit with the area’s quaint, beachy vibe. Still, it's a popular pick with families, and standard amenities in each of its 124 rooms include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. This two-pearl hotel has two pools, an outdoor tiki bar, a playground, game room, and a lively Irish pub. However, the aging room furnishings and overall lack of attention to detail are disappointing. For a better alternative, check rates at the charming, beachfront Surfcomber on the Ocean, though prices will likely be higher.
Located within a 10-minute drive of Hyannis’ bustling tourist center, Cape Cod Irish Village offers easy access to the town’s many restaurants, shops, and bars. Inside, the decor is dated and not entirely Irish (despite the preponderance of green and a few Celtic flags) -- it doesn't really fit with the area’s quaint, beachy vibe. Still, it's a popular pick with families, and standard amenities in each of its 124 rooms include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. This two-pearl hotel has two pools, an outdoor tiki bar, a playground, game room, and a lively Irish pub. However, the aging room furnishings and overall lack of attention to detail are disappointing. For a better alternative, check rates at the charming, beachfront Surfcomber on the Ocean, though prices will likely be higher.
Situated on a hilltop and steps from a private beach, the Hawthorne Motel provides a relaxing destination with stunning views of sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic. This 28-room, budget motel has rooms with one or two beds and the option of efficiency kitchenettes. Guests have reported a lack of space and thin walls as the biggest drawbacks which makes the motel's private two-bedroom Cottage -- with a full-size kitchen, living room, deck, and location on the beach -- an ideal alternative. The few on-site features (lounge chairs, beach towels, and grills) and high rates (for this level of hotel) are common for hotels in the area with private beach access. For travelers on a budget, it may be worth checking the prices at Carriage House Inn, a bed-and-breakfast less than a mile from the shore with similar amenities.
Situated on a hilltop and steps from a private beach, the Hawthorne Motel provides a relaxing destination with stunning views of sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic. This 28-room, budget motel has rooms with one or two beds and the option of efficiency kitchenettes. Guests have reported a lack of space and thin walls as the biggest drawbacks which makes the motel's private two-bedroom Cottage -- with a full-size kitchen, living room, deck, and location on the beach -- an ideal alternative. The few on-site features (lounge chairs, beach towels, and grills) and high rates (for this level of hotel) are common for hotels in the area with private beach access. For travelers on a budget, it may be worth checking the prices at Carriage House Inn, a bed-and-breakfast less than a mile from the shore with similar amenities.
The 57-room Cape Colony Inn is a pleasantly designed mid-range property located two blocks from the beach with outdoor amenities that include barbecue grills, lawn sports activities, and a lovely outdoor pool. A free breakfast is served in the lobby breakfast lounge, but there's no full restaurant. Beach-themed rooms feature Cape Cod photography, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves, plus suites have wet bars and large refrigerators. Guests should note that ground floor rooms can get noise from the floor above and that the location is not within walking distance of downtown, though it's a short drive away. Travelers that want to be closer to the action could consider Surfside Hotel & Suites, which is directly on the beach and right on Commercial Street.
The 57-room Cape Colony Inn is a pleasantly designed mid-range property located two blocks from the beach with outdoor amenities that include barbecue grills, lawn sports activities, and a lovely outdoor pool. A free breakfast is served in the lobby breakfast lounge, but there's no full restaurant. Beach-themed rooms feature Cape Cod photography, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves, plus suites have wet bars and large refrigerators. Guests should note that ground floor rooms can get noise from the floor above and that the location is not within walking distance of downtown, though it's a short drive away. Travelers that want to be closer to the action could consider Surfside Hotel & Suites, which is directly on the beach and right on Commercial Street.