Fodor's Expert Review Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

This home away from home—or, rather, full-service version of home where you hardly have to lift a finger—is within walking distance of the Public Garden, Back Bay, Government Center, and the river Esplanade. The intimate hotel on Charles Street, housed in two meticulously renovated 19th-century brick town houses, has minimalist-style rooms. Each is individually decorated with soft neutral colors and plush bed linens, and there's plenty of natural light thanks to large windows overlooking city streets. A petite rooftop deck is good for lounging and a popular street-side bistro opens for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Underground public parking is available beneath the nearby Boston Common.