Four Seasons
The Four Seasons in Boston is the only hotel in New England to be awarded both Forbes Traveler (formerly Mobil) Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards, the latter for 22 consecutive years. It was also awarded a place on the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Gold List for 2009, and called the "Number One Hotel in Boston" by Zagat Survey. The Four Seasons overlooks Boston Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in America, and is within easy reach of all the city's major attractions.
The hotel offers 273 guest rooms including 77 suites. All rooms feature bay windows with views of Public Garden, the State House, city streets or a landscaped plaza. Standard amenities include marble bathrooms, down bedding, DVD players, refrigerated private bars, terry bathrobes and slippers, and high-speed Internet access. Guests enjoy a complimentary daily newspaper and complimentary house car drop-off within 2 miles. The on-site concierge recommends Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, an 18-hole public course about 20 minutes away, and Shaker Hills Golf Club in Harvard, just over an hour away from the hotel. It was ranked the Best Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest.
Four Seasons
200 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-4400
fourseasons.com/boston
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
This landmark hotel is located on the waterfront at Rowes Wharf, one of the oldest wharfs in America, in an area characterized by old-world brick streets. It was awarded Five Stars by Forbes Traveler and named as one of the "World's Best Places to Stay" by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The 230-room hotel offers views of the city skyline or harbor. All rooms include a flat-panel plasma television with premium cable channels, Bose stereo, marble bathroom, an umbrella and complimentary daily newspaper as standard. Separate sitting rooms are available in 99 deluxe rooms, while suites ranging from 500 to 900 square feet provide more space and extra-luxurious furnishings and amenities. For assistance choosing golf courses, guests may email the concierge in advance to tailor a perfect golf vacation.
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 439-7000
bhh.com
Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental hotel is located on Boylston Street and is directly connected to shops and restaurants inside the Prudential Center. The Mandarin's concierge can secure your desired tee time at Granite Links, a 27-hole facility located about 7 miles from the hotel or any other course you would prefer. The hotel offers 136 rooms and 12 suites, all with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding, high-definition televisions and wireless Internet access. Suites range from 1,040 to 2,600 square feet. The premier suite is the Dynasty Suite. It features a master bedroom with gold silk walls, an oversized spa tub, living and dining rooms, fireplace, walk-in closet and pantry. Guests have access to an on-site 16,000-square-foot spa. Try a signature massage to ease sore muscles after a long day on the golf course. The Mandarin Oriental is the recipient of the AAA Five Diamond award and a place on the Conde Nast Traveler Hot List for 2009.
Mandarin Oriental
776 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 535-8888
mandarinoriental.com/Boston
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Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
