Boston '09

This hotel is situated in downtown Boston's financial district, adjacent to Washington Square, and approximately ten miles from Logan International Airport. Within walking distance are Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Chinatown, and the State Street T station. Other local attractions include Boston Common, John Hancock Tower & Observatory, and Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. Club Quarters hotels are designed exclusively for business travelers on a membership basis.Hotel amenities include express check-in/out, 24-hour room service, ice/vending machines, concierge, wake-up calls, fax/photocopy services, housekeeping, 24-hour security, laundry/valet services, multilingual staff, fitness room,, club room includes computer/printer for guest use, an English Pub, and the restaurant, The Elephant & Castle is located off the lobby. Standard guest rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet access,cable TVs, in-room movies, individual climate controls, coffeemakers, cordless direct-dial telephones, dataports, A/C, irons, ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock radios, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, and designer toiletries.

Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of Massachusetts and one of the most historic cities in the United States. Founded in 1630, Boston was at the center of the American Revolutionary period; the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773 were key events leading up to the Revolution in 1775. Today, Boston’s patriotic legacy attracts countless visitors each year. Walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail to see historic sites and colonial structures like Boston Common, Park Street Church and the Paul Revere House.

Boston offers dozens of museums, a wealth of historical sites, and several world-class universities and colleges, among them Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston College and the Boston University. More than 16 million tourists visit each year, making it one of the 10 most popular tourist locations in the United States.

Boston is a sports town, and its residents are fiercely loyal fans of its professional teams: the Red Sox (baseball), Celtics (basketball), Bruins (hockey), New England Patriots (football) and New England Revolution (soccer).

Make sure you schedule some time to relax in one of Boston’s many pubs, and sample some fresh seafood, clam chowder or Boston Baked Beans in the city’s restaurants.

The Arden Gallery, a longstanding fixture on Boston's hip Newbury Street is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. They feature one-man shows of talented up-and-coming abstract and Impressionist artists working mainly in large scale oils. They promote works by Paul Balmer, Joanne Mattera, Tom Paiement, and Paul Beliveau. While you're out shopping on the town, don't overlook this gem.

The crack of the bat never sounded so good. If you're an avid baseball fan who's dreamt of visiting that historic stadium, or desired to watch that favorite childhood team you never got to see, Big League Tours will set you up with an exclusive baseball package that not only gets you a ticket to the ballgame, but also offers one-of-a-kind baseball opportunities. When you go on a Big League Tour, you might find yourself dining with a Hall of Famer or taking batting practice with an All-Star. With tours available in all 30 stadiums, you can customize your own memorable trip, or join a group on one of Big League Tours regional excursions. Whether your plan is to bond with the family at the ballpark or to spend a weekend with the guys, this unique tour company will provide an unforgettable experience that gets you up-close and personal with the Big Leagues. These tours are available during the regular baseball season.

Sip famous, handcrafted beers and learn how they’re made on brewery tours across the country.

Favorite places—both new and historic—to get wicked shattered, from Faneuil Hall to South Boston.

Tips for families to maximize their college visit to Boston, which is the college-visit capital of the country.

Spend time without spending a lot of money to get to know Boston with these free (or nearly free) things to do and see.