Overlooking the Charles River, this modern hotel is 13 minutes' walk from Harvard Business School and 2.3 miles from Fenway Park. 

Straightforward rooms (some with balconies) offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and desks. Suites add separate living areas, mini-fridges, microwaves and dining tables.

There's an American restaurant and a lounge, as well as a jazz club and a seasonal rooftop terrace. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a whirlpool and an exercise room, as well as a business center and a free local shuttle. The hotel has 10,000 sq ft of meeting space.