There are many expensive Boston hotels, but a few do stand out from the others. The area around Boston is also home to some special, one-of-a-kind golf courses. Golf.com reports, for instance, that many consider the Country Club Brookline in Chestnut Hill one of the top courses in the world. Site of the 1999 Ryder Cup, the club has both an 18-hole and a nine-hole course. Mount Hood Golf Course is set among 300 acres of woodlands, making it a unique setting for the area. The course at Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose is short, but requires intricate play to negotiate.
XV Beacon
The XV Beacon is of Beaux Arts design. Guests are greeted with exceptional amenities, such as a private phone number, 24-hour concierge, room service and valet service. Accommodations include Frette linens, a premium bar, fireplace and canopy bed. The Italian marble bathrooms include heated towel racks, flat-screen televisions and rainforest shower heads. Private trainers are available and in-room workouts can be provided if you prefer not to use the fitness center. Pet care can be arranged if you are accompanied by your companion animal. The famous 18-hole, par 71 course at the Country Club Brookline is just over six miles from the hotel.
XV Beacon
15 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 670-1500
(877) 982-3226
xvbeacon.com/
Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston
The Millennium Bostonian offers rooms that overlook the North End of Boston and feature 40-inch flat-screen televisions and well-stocked refreshment centers. Suites include custom-made, oversize pillows, live plants and specialized services. North 26 is the hotel's progressive restaurant, serving contemporary New England cuisine. The lounge and restaurant provide a patio overlooking Quincy Market. The hotel has special sports and escape packages available and Mount Hood Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 69, is 11 miles north of the hotel.
Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston
26 North St. at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109-1509
(617) 523-3600
http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumboston/
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
The Ritz-Carlton was chosen among the "Top 50 Hotels in the USA 2009" by Zagat. Accommodations include views of the city skyline or Boston Common. Guests may pamper themselves with a marble tub, Bulgari bath products and bath butler services. Rooms include Bose radios, while suites feature Bang & Olufsen stereos. Complimentary limousine service is provided on a limited basis. Two on-site dining establishments serve a variety of fine wines and champagne. SportsClub/LA is connected to the hotel and has facilities to support 40 sports and fitness activities. Bellevue Golf Club is 11 miles from the hotel, offering a nine-hole, par 35 challenge.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
10 Avery St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 574-7100
ritzcarlton.com/
About The Author
Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years' experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.
