The Back Bay Hotel

Formerly Boston's police headquarters, this luxurious hotel attracts business (weeknight) and leisure (weekend) travelers with its handy location and excellent service. The 1925 limestone-and-brick building gained a wing and two floors before opening in 2004. Decorated in peaceful, muted colors, the large guest rooms have nice touches such as a work area with an ergonomic chair, down comforters, and windows that open but also do a good job of muffling traffic noise. Still, light sleepers will want to face away from busy Berkeley Street and perhaps request a room on the second floor, where windows are smaller than elsewhere. This is the only New England property of the Doyle Collection, an Irish chain that's giving Boston's corporate giants a run for their money.

Facilities:
Restaurant; Irish bar; coffee and wine lounge; exercise room; room service

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