Rooms score big, with contemporary furniture earning style points and pillow-top beds snagging comfort points.

Iconic ziggurat-shaped building (think step pyramid) with views of Cambridge, the Boston skyline or Charles River (all winners!).

Soothing and spacious rooms are sophisticated and playfully, elegantly eclectic.

Contemporary rooms with must-haves like free WiFi, flat-screens & mini-fridges.

Choice of soft or firm pillows. Heck, they're even labeled for you.

Park your car… in Harvard Square. Right across the street from the famed university, as well as the scenic Charles River.

Renovated guesthouse with charm that's quaint, local and a touch whimsical.

Heart of Back Bay, near Newbury Street, Copley Square and Boston Common.

Classic red-brick in the heart of Boston, with cozy, stylish interiors, a gym and mini-market.

Suite-style digs, so there’s less stepping over suitcases. Plus full kitchen for meal-making or sammie-assembling should you feel so inclined.

Pleasant stay 4 miles from Boston, with onsite dining, fitness room and li’l mini-mart for the inevitable forgotten something or other. Also: snacks.

Invigoratingly modern with accents that reference Boston's long history.

Whether for business or pleasure, high-speed Internet and convenient workspace make it easy to get stuff done.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet-friendly.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet friendly.

Waterfront setting along the Harborwalk, plus easy access to the North End's happenin' Hanover Street.

Elegant sophistication in the heart of Beacon Hill. Steps from the Charles River, you're surrounded by bars and restaurants.

Overindulged while out on the town? Sweat it out in the gym.

Grand, marbled & gilded lobby impresses, and the luxe vibe extends to elegant but contemporary guest rooms.

Hip Fort Point waterfront spot near all the happenin’ restaurants, plus museums and the convention center.

Exquisite and updated rooms feature bath and body products by Diptyque and an iPad on every table.

Great for families, patients, academics, visitors and friends, given its spot in the, ahem, heart of Longwood Medical.

Snug in Boston's South End neighborhood, in the new and upscale Ink Block development.