Information for: Boston
One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is also considered to be the economic and cultural centre of the region, as well as being seen as the unofficial ‘Capital of New England’. It is just so well suited to visitors, as it’s easy to get around and pleasing on the eye. Expect upmarket hotels and dining (see Beacon Hill especially), marvellous shopping, and some great bars too.
Hotels located in: Boston
Charles Hotel
This outstanding Ivy League hotel is nestled nicely in between Harvard and Radcliffe. There are Ivy League prices to match however the facilities/amenities are absolutely fantastic. There are four terrific dining & drinking alternatives as well as access to the adjacent La Pli Spa & Salon and the Wellbridge Athletic Club. If you’re looking for [...]
1 Bennett StHarvard Square
CambridgeTel No: +1 617-864-1200
Nine Zero
Nine Zero is a luxury boutique hotel in downtown Boston that’s recently been named in Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best 500 Hotels in the World’. It’s fast becoming a fashionable local favourite and boasts a restaurant and bar that get pretty lively as the night wears on. Alternatively if you need to relax after a day [...]
90 Tremont StreetBoston
Tel No: +1 617-772-5800
Taj Boston
The Taj Boston is a 1927-era hotel in a fashionable Back Bay location. You won’t fail to be impressed with its elegant layout and ambience that permeates this fantastic chain. In-house the renowned restaurants and bars remain popular with the city’s elite. And to top it all off expect an extraordinarily high standard of service.
15 Arlington StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-536-5700
Ritz-Carlton Boston Common
Contemporary sophistication and classic charm awaits you at the terrific Ritz-Carlton Boston Common. And the ideal downtown location between the Theatre and Financial Districts is the perfect spot to take in all the culture and history this city has to offer. Following a recent $11 million renovation you can expect high-end quality all the way [...]
10 Avery StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-574-7100
Boston Harbor Hotel
The award-winning Boston Harbor Hotel is one of Boston’s favourites. The views are outstanding- either over the harbour or the city itself and you can expect plenty of personality and genuine 5-star luxury inside. There’s enough going on in-house- and nearby – to make this place pretty lively and the hotel’s ‘Spa at Rowes Wharf’ [...]
70 Rowes WharfBoston
Tel No: +1 617-439-7000
XV Beacon
The award-winning Fifteen Beacon is a luxury boutique hotel set in the midst of Beacon Hill. Both inside and out it’s elegant and sytlish – a real treat on the eye. Yet there are only 60 rooms here – this isn’t one of the biggies. Instead Fifteen Beacon typifies Boston’s modern style and is a [...]
15 Beacon StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-670-1500
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Boston
Top of the Hub
This upmarket and popular resto-lounge is perched atop the Prudential Tower in Back Bay. And as you’d expect it offers spectacular views of the Boston skyline from fifty-two floors up. But it’s not just the views that you’ll enjoy. The restaurant is also extremely highly-rated and specialises in (award-winning) American contemporary cuisine.
Prudential Center800 Boylston St
BostonTel No: +1 617-536-1775
Cuchi Cuchi
Cambridge prides itself on its diversity and nowhere is that more evident than in this jewel of a hideaway one block from Central Square. Cuchi Cuchi is beautiful, charming and seductive as well as being a completely unique setting for some great food and a few drinks. Expect a 1920′s European theme, happy drinkers/diners and [...]
795 Main StCambridge
BostonTel No: +1 617-864-2929
Enormous Room
Stop in here if you want to enjoy one of Cambridge’s hippest lounges. The clientele are young & trendy and this place moves at a pretty fast pace. So expect cutting-edge DJs as well as snappy Mediterranean-inspired food. It’s also in a great central location right next to Central Square.
567 Massachusetts AveCentral Square
BostonTel No: +1 617-491-5550
Felt
This ultra-hip nightclub/lounge at Downtown Crossing spans 4 levels that include a restaurant, VIP area and dance floor. It’s trendy NYC-style design looks great and this is a genuinely upmarket option. Who comes here? Discerning patrons with deep pockets! So if you’ve any money left post-shopping…..
533 Washington StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-350-5555
Good Life
This sleek European-style vodka lounge is in a great downtown location and hosts a young sophisticated clientele. Vodka of course is a big thing here – look-out for more than 130 brands in stock. But there’s lots else happening too including live music, DJs, iPOD parties and revolving art collections!
28 Kingston StDowntown Crossing
BostonTel No: +1 617-451-2622
33 Restaurant & Lounge
You could do an awful lot worse than visit this glitzy and glamorous NYC-style hangout. Located just off the beaten path in Boston’s Back Bay Neighbourhood it features bar lounge and award-winning restaurant. This is definitelya place for the beautiful people – very trendy indeed. Go check it out!
33 Stanhope St.Boston
Tel No: +1 617-572-3311
Restaurants Located in: Boston
L’Espalier
L’Espalier is an elegant French restaurant set in a beautiful 19th century townhouse in fashionable Back Bay. The food is fascinating inventive New England/French cuisine served in a classy setting. It may be a little on the expensive side but this place really is a bit special.
30 Gloucester StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-262-3023
Peach Farm
If you’re looking for good Asian food when you’re in Boston it’s worth checking out this popular Chinatown restaurant (just don’t necessarily expect to see any peaches!). Hong Kong-style seafood is the speciality here the staff are switched-on and the prices are far from expensive. To be totally honest Peach Farm is nothing fancy – [...]
4 Tyler StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-482-1116
Mooo….
Moo… restaurant is located within the classy Fifteen Beacon Hotel and is a modern steakhouse made famous by its giant selection and Kobe beef. To many Moo is simply the best steakhouse in the city. What do we think? It is outstanding and pricey but also very very good.
XV Beacon Hotel15 Beacon St
BostonTel No: +1 617-670-2515
No. 9 Park
This Beacon Hill-located dining room has quickly become a firm favourite. It’s European-scale setting sees the focus on regional Italian and French cuisines. Yes it’s definitely upmarket but it’s not as expensive as you might think for this high-quality option. And keep an eye out for the more informal cafe-bar on-site.
9 Park StBoston
Tel No: +1 617-742-9991
The Paramount
By serving an affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Paramount satisfies a steady stream of students and budget-minded Beacon Hill residents. The clean, relaxed dining room serves as a second home for many Bostonians (Jay Leno was once a regular). Beyond fresh omelettes and Belgian waffles with fresh fruit, popular daytime items include juicy burgers [...]
44 Charles StreetBoston
Tel No: +1 617-720-1152
Royal Bengal Restaurant
Arguably the best Indian restaurant in metro Boston Royal Bengal Restaurant is now a decade-old MIT area institution. You’ll find dishes particularly from West Bengal, India and Bangladesh but their real specialty is the Bengali dishes. All in all this place is popular and far from too expensive.
313 Massachusetts AvenueBoston
Tel No: +1 617-491-1988
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Boston
Charles River Canoe & Kayak
The Charles River is one of the most scenic sections of urban river in the country – lots of duck and people watching to be had while you cruise down under the bridges in Cambridge! Guided tours are offered and rentals are available by the hour day or weekend. And look out for ‘Barbeque Paddles’ [...]
2401 Commonwealth AveAuburndale
BostonTel No: +1 617 965 5110
La Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
This extremely highly-rated city spa is located close to Boston Public Library & Gardens. It’s clean & attractive but more modest & less ‘fashionable’ than many of the nearby day spas (their rates are a little less too). All the main services are offered though including skin care, day spas, massage, therapy salons and nail [...]
569 Boylston StreetBoston
Tel No: +1 617 266 0141
Mall at Chestnut Hill
Small by mall standards but the Mall at Chestnut Hill still has over 60 stores. It’s an upmarket option with a good variety of shops/stores including Bloomingdale’s, Banana Republic, Mont Blanc and Barneys. You can also dine here with intercontinental cuisine in three excellent restaurants. There are of course other malls in Boston but this [...]
199 Boylston StChestnut Hill
BostonTel No: +1 617 965 3037
Filene’s Basement
Filene’s Basement is a unique and exciting shopping phenomenon. Also known as ‘the original home of the bargain’ it’s in a great location between the financial district and Boston Common. Expect the best selection of elite European and American designers, classic basics and favourite brands. (This is just one of eight stores in Massachusetts and [...]
501 Boylston StBoston
Tel No: +1 617 424 5520
Franklin Park Golf Course
Franklin Park Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located outside the city. It’s also the second oldest course in America (in a country that’s not short of golf courses!). The Par is 70 and it’s a decent test for all levels of player. And all the facilities you’d expect are here including good [...]
1 Circuit DrDorchester
Tel No: +1 617-265-4084
Boston Athletic Club
This ‘One-stop’ city health club has the complete range of health and fitness activities including 4 indoor tennis courts and a swimming pool. Temporary memberships are available so you can take advantage of the state-of-the art gym equipment or even join in some of the classes. If you’re hotel doesn’t have any gym facilities this [...]
653 Summer St # 1Boston
Tel No: +1 617-269-4300
Entertainment located in: Boston
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Recently described as a’ magnificent tribute to a man who was taken from us too soon’ the JFK Presidential Library is a striking landmark and an important historical resource. It serves two main purposes: to educate the public about the life and work of JFK and to house archival records. It’s located within the U Mass-Boston [...]
Columbia PointBoston
Tel No: +1 617 514 1600
Boston Opera House
The recently-restored (2006) Opera House in downtown Boston is a truly-beautiful theatre. Even if you are up in the balcony the seating arrangements are perfect for viewing quality. You’ll find ‘Broadway Across America’ shows such as ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Legally Blonde’ coming here so it’s an ideal venue fora night at the theatre. (The Colonial [...]
539 Washington StBoston
Tel No: +1 617 259 3400
Harvard University
Harvard University which celebrated its 350th anniversary in 1986 is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and no trip to Boston could possibly be complete without a visit to one of Harvard’s many campuses and buildings. Look-out for The Arnold Arboretum a 265-acre site that’s home to over 4000 types of [...]
188 Longwood AveBoston
Tel No: +1 617 432 0569
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is located in the heart of downtown Boston right next to the historic Faneuil Hall. For over 250 years the marketplace has played an integral role in the life of Boston’s citizens and these days there are some great stores here as well as a huge range of dining options. Quite simply [...]
Faneuil Hall Market PlBoston
Tel No: +1 617 523 1300
Men in Motion
Ladies making a special occasion very special has never been easier or more delicious! Men in Motion provide some of the best male strippers in the North-East of the US. They’ll come to you or you can go see them in action (see website for calendar & updates). If your naughty side’s got the better [...]
Lansdowne StreetBoston
Tel No: +1 800 942 5007
Boston Common
Boston Common is the oldest park in the country and is almost 50 acres in size. These days it’s heavily used by joggers and athletes as well as tourists and history buffs. It’s also the anchor for the Emerald Necklace a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston’s neighbourhoods. And look out [...]
Tremont Street and Boylston StreetBoston
Tel No: +1 617 426 3115