Combining colonial and cosmopolitan, The Newbury Guest House, built in 1882, is a typical New England B&B located in the heart of trendy Boston. Each room offers the wood-paneled furnishings of Victorian Boston with the amenities of 20th-century life (cable TV, private bath, wireless internet). The rooms are spacious and well appointed (queen-size beds and fold-out loveseats in some). Rates range from $110-200+, depending on season. Generally, make reservations at least 3 weeks in advance. Parking ($15/night) should also be arranged in advance. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Location, Location, Location. This boutique hotel is located right in the heart of Back Bay's famous Newbury Street. Hotel patrons are steps away from awesome shopping and restaurants. The old world charms of Persia and North Africa are found in each room, and you get a feel like you're travelling back in time. Rooms are also equipped with marble baths. There is also restaurant on the lower level that always seems to draw a crowd.

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Looking for over-the-top opulence with Asian-inspired elegence? You're in luck. Featuring 148 guestrooms and suites that span over 14 floors, the new Mandarin Oriental officially opened its doors on Oct. 6, 2008 with a ceremony officiated by Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The rooms are designed with custom furnishings in golden-hued, exotic wood coupled with lush silk. While extravagant in both price and amenities, the rooms boast a to-die-for view of the Back Bay. The hotel's in-house restaurant Asana offers breakfast, lunch and dinner dining from an inspired menu by executive chef Nicolas Boutin. Sporting panoramic views of Boylston Street, the restaurant's offerings include a combination of American and authentic Asian-inspired cuisine. The Boylston street urban landscape is shared by the adjacent M Bar & Lounge.

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New England's largest convention hotel boasts a health club, a restaurant, 2 lounges, and an indoor pool with a retractable dome. Guests can stay in one of the 1215 rooms, including elegant suites with king-size sleigh beds dressed in down comforters. Rooms cost $159-400; discounted student and corporate rates are available. Reservations accepted up to a year in advance. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Nestled in charming and historic Back Bay, the Sheraton Boston Hotel is well-situated for visitors to Boston. Four miles from Logan Airport, the Hotel is close to the Financial District, Downtown Crossing, the scenic Charles River, many of Boston's favorite shops, restaurants, and museums, and only one block from famous Newbury Street. The hotel is also conveniently connected to the Hynes Convention Center and to 200 shops at the Prudential Center and Copley Place. The lobby of the hotel is the finish area for the Boston Marathon®'s Wheelchair Division. Volunteers will assist the official wheelchair entrants from Boston out to Hopkinton and then assist them again in Boston, once they finish the race.
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This charming turn-of-the-century hotel offers renovated rooms (last refurbished in 1998), all with marble bathrooms and free wireless internet, and many with fireplaces or great views of the Boston Marathon finish line. Guests can dine at in-house restaurant Azure, then kick back with a drink or two at either of the hotel's bars, City Bar and Solas Irish Pub. Reserve up to a year in advance for Commencement. Rooms start at $189; suites $695. Parking (valet or self-park) $36. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. One of the older hotels in Boston that has been well maintained and managed for years by the Saunders Group. Family owned and family friendly. Boston Marathon® Tip: Considering their finish-line proximity, rooms at the Lenox and Commonwealth hotels can offer some awesome race-day sights--but at a price: $300-$600 per night. Public restroom: Up the stairs next to the Sam Adams pub.

Several blocks from Newbury St., the Hilton features 385 clean, quiet suites, some with a breathtaking view of the river. Ask about weekend specials and Harvard discounts; the nightly $159-359 price is steep, but remember that most of it will bankroll the drunken antics of those delightful Hilton sisters. Roll-aways $20. Kids 18 and under stay free with parents. Small indoor pool and exercise room. There is also room for 10 bike spaces in the parking garage of this hotel. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Enjoy New England-style charm and sophistication at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Ideally located in the heart of Boston's most picturesque area and historic Back Bay neighborhood - only 4 miles from Logan International Airport and right across the street from the Hynes Convention Center. Visit the website for more information. Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel.

Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel.