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Boston's Best Luxury Hotels

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Though Boston is a small, old city, it still has top-of-the-line modern luxury hotels. Enjoy the the old charm of the city while having access to the most modern amenities by staying at one of these favorite luxury hotels in Boston. All of them are perfectly situated downtown, making them wonderful choices for staying the night after a show, on a special occasion or while in town on business. Take the stress out of staying in the city by choosing one of these places to make your temporary home.

Loews Boston
154 Berkeley Street
Boston MA 02116
(617) 266-7200
www.loewshotels.com

The Loews hotel is unique because it is located in the old Boston Police Headquarters building which was built in 1920. This hotel offers a great downtown location and it is pet friendly, which is quite hard to find in Boston, especially at luxury hotels. Loews brand hotels around the country have a top-notch Green Policy Program which reflects each hotel's commitment to reducing environmental impacts including strict recycling efforts, energy-efficient technologies and humanitarian efforts such as food drives and donation programs. This is a great place to stay if you want supreme comfort that also gives back to the community.

Westin Copley Place Boston
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-9600
www.westincopleyplaceboston.com

Located right in Copley Shopping Center, this is a great location for guests that love to shop. Not only do guests have access to the entire Copley Place Mall without even going outside, but they also have just a five-minute walk to other hot shopping destinations like Newbury Street and Boylston Street. In addition to shopping, the Westin Copley is also conveniently located near the South End, which has excellent dining options and theaters. In Boston on business? Don't miss a workout by participating in the New Balance Gear Lending Program which provides everything needed for an impromptu workout, including running shoes and attire for just $5.

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The Eliot Hotel
370 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 267-1607
www.eliothotel.com

The Eliot is located amongst charming brownstones, making it perfect for people who want a taste of Boston's historical charm and picturesque streets. Conveniently, located in Boston's Back Bay, the Eliot is one of the last hints of Commonwealth Avenue's former glory as the Champs Élysées of the United States. The hotel was also once home to one of Boston's first "singles" bar back in the 1950s.

Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 224-4000
www.libertyhotel.com

A luxury hotel that used to be a prison? It doesn't get much more unique and exciting than that! Once home to Boston's most notorious criminals, the Liberty surely is Boston's hotel with the coolest resume. Today, it is known for keeping elements of its past in the "jailhouse interior," housing five "It" restaurants and bars, as well as being a place known for the occasional celebrity sighting. The hotel is easily accessible to the MBTA red line and is right next to MGH.

Beacon Hill Hotel Bistro
25 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 723-1133
www.beaconhillhotel.com

Beacon Hill Bistro is an absolutely adorable European-feeling boutique hotel located right in the heart of Boston's beloved historic neighborhood, Beacon Hill. Any guest will be pleasantly surprised by the updated amenities, award-winning bistro and proximity to Boston's Public Gardens. The area also features great shopping, access to public transportation and many photo-worthy cobblestone streets.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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