Beacon Hill Hotel

Housed in two historic, 19th-century townhouses on the cobblestoned Charles Street, Beacon Hill Hotel is all about Old World amenities. The airy rooms, with their writing desks and neutral color schemes, recall a Parisian pied a terre; shuttered windows face out towards Beacon Hill and can actually be opened. The second-floor common area invites conviviality among guests, as does the private rooftop terrace. The street-level bistro is open morning through night, and the fireplace bar is a great spot for a nightcap. The location cannot be beat; right in the middle of Beacon Hill’s revived shopping scene, with the picturesque Charles River just a hop and a skip away.