Charlesmark Hotel

In an excellent location overlooking the Boston Marathon finish line, the Charlesmark has a boutique feel and great prices. The amenities don't challenge the perks of the neighborhood's large hotels, but they'll satisfy most business or leisure travelers. The sleek, contemporary design ingeniously uses custom furnishings to maximize the 1892 building's compact spaces. Guest rooms are small but have pillow-top mattresses and enough space to hold a chair. Rates include breakfast, light refreshments such as bottled water and fruit, and local phone calls, all part of management's policy not to pad your bill with incidentals. The only real drawback is that the building has just one elevator -- and if that's your biggest problem, you're doing pretty well.

Facilities:
Lounge; access to nearby health club ($10)

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