The Back Bay Hotel

Housed in the former headquarters of the Boston Police Department, the Back Bay is a modern, pleasingly eccentric luxury hotel. The classic 1920s exterior is in sharp contrast to the contemporary, playful interior design, which features a fantastic glass staircase, a waterfall, a two-story fireplace and disco-psychedelic elevators. Guest rooms are superb and spacious, eschewing minibars in favour of fridges guests can fill with their own goodies. There's a trio of eating and drinking options on site: Cuffs bar (popular with locals); the Stanhope Grille; and Il Barista, an airy café and lounge on the second floor. But with this location, the city's dining scene is on your doorstep.