The Beacon Hill Bistro is a French and American restaurant in the Beacon Hill Hotel. For breakfast and lunch, the cuisine is Nouveau American while the dinner menu is unmistakably French with a focus on les fruit de mers. The wait staff is friendly and courteous and very helpful with the menu. Although the ambiance is good, guests sometimes find the decor heavy and the seating cramped, especially when the restaurant is busy and when large groups are involved. However, when empty on a weekday morning, the restaurant’s robust trimmings make the dining experience cozier. Given its setting and choice of cuisine, individual reactions have varied. Read detailed reviews. But most agree that this is one of those lovely restaurants that make Boston a favorite city for dining. Some highlights on the menu are the Artichoke Soup, Roasted Lamb Loin, and Coconut Mousse with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Lemongrass Basil Syrup. Though recommendations are to stick with the relatively standard seafood and meat entrees and stay away from inventive combinations such as the Stuffed Rabbit Loin with Pumpkin Risotto to avoid disappointment. The wine list is organized by price, easy to navigate, and there are a lot of good wines so you can't go wrong. To add, the restaurant has a full bar with an apt selection of aperitifs, spirits and liqueurs, so if you want to begin with a Campari and end with a nice single malt you won't be displeased. The restaurant is on the expensive side but serves as an ideal option for corporate dining and/or special events. However, despite some of its non-standard concoctions, the prices are never exorbitant as each entree is priced in the mid-twenties. In terms of location, the restaurant is a stone's throw from the Beacon Street side of Boston Common - close to the Common’s parking lot and the Park Street T-stop, but probably equidistant to the Charles Street T-stop, which is also on the Red Line. Wine and Dine Monday Dinners February 23rd - Paris Bistro Wines March 9th - Russian River March 23rd - Bordeaux Blends from around the World April 13 - Australia April 27 - Umbria May 11th - Blind Tasting Four Courses/Four Wines

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European old-world charm blends with the latest in modern amenities for the Harvard parent who, like a Beacon Hill resident, demands high quality without flash. A buzzing bistro welcomes guests in the lobby, pedestal sinks grace the bathrooms, and black and white photographs adorn the walls of this brand-new hotel's 13 rooms, all of which afford access to a private rooftop terrace. Technological perks include flat screen TVs, DirecTV, and internet access. Rates range from $245-365. Limited parking available for $20 a stay. Continental breakfast included. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Tour our Fabulous Suites Gas street lamps light your way past unique boutiques and antique stores as you stroll down historic Charles Street. As you come from outdoors, this gracious 1860 townhouse welcomes you with vintage furnishings clustered around original marble fireplaces. Our nine guest rooms are named for famous Beacon Hill residents who made contributions to the Arts. Each is carefully decorated with elegant antiques, and historic textures and colors to evoke the classic comfort of Victorian times. Luxuriate in the grand past, while enjoying working fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, mini-refrigerators, cable TV/VCR, CD players, in-room HVAC controls, and WIFI internet access. Full breakfast served en suite and 24 hours concierge services are provided.

Gas street lamps light your way past unique boutiques and antique stores as you stroll down historic Charles Street. As you come from outdoors, this gracious 1860 townhouse welcomes you with vintage furnishings clustered around original marble fireplaces. Our nine guest rooms are named for famous Beacon Hill residents who made contributions to the Arts. Each is carefully decorated with elegant antiques, and historic textures and colors to evoke the classic comfort of Victorian times. Luxuriate in the grand past, while enjoying working fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, mini-refrigerators, cable TV/VCR, CD players, in-room HVAC controls, and WIFI internet access. Full breakfast served en suite and 24 hours concierge services are provided.

At the intersection of Cambridge St. and Blossom St., one block north of the main entrance to MGH, the Holiday Inn Select offers pleasant rooms and friendly service. Each room is well-equipped with a variety of amenities, including internet and safety deposit box; a health club is on the second floor. Rooms $129-350 depending on the season. Suites $300-$450. Executive suites and wheelchair-accessible rooms with larger bathrooms are available. Ask about AAA and senior citizen discounts. Parking $40/day. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. The hotel has a health club and pool. It has cable TV but only the most basic channels; no Disney or Nickelodeon. It also has one restaurant. A seemingly boring amenity, but one that may be useful for traveling families, is the coin-operated washer/dryer. Beats paying for a dry cleaner.

Conveniently situated near Boston Common and the State House, and housing the awe-inspiring Federalist restaurant, XV Beacon is a chic, luxurious and gorgeous addition to the Boston hotel scene. The ten-story building contains a sexy marble and dark mahogany lobby, 60 rooms, 3 suites, and a fitness center. All rooms are romantically outfitted with fireplaces, 4-poster canopy beds, CD players, cable internet access, and 330-thread-count Italian sheets. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's grand roof deck, which bestows breathtaking views of Boston and beyond. Book 1 year in advance for Commencement. Rooms and suites $275-1900, with peak-season rates rising to $395-1900; a staggering $3000 gets you an entire floor to yourself. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.