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.

Founded in 1889, GBREB is the leading advocate for the real estate industry on behalf of its more than 8,000 members.

Established in 1807, the Boston Anthenaeum is one of the oldest and most respected libraries in the country. Also housed here is an extensive art gallery. Their collection is over half a million volumes. The Boston Athenaeum is located in Beacon Hill close to the Massachusetts State House. One interesting item in the collection is a book bound in human skin, a copy of The Highwayman written by burglar James Allen, that was bound in his own skin per his request in 1837. Its newly renovated Children's Library serves children through age 13. A Preschool Room entices little readers with board books, easy readers, an aquarium, and more. The Young Reader Room has classics, non-fiction, and popular fiction. It also offers magazines, audio books, and computer stations for research. The Preschool Room has weekly story hours for members. Children's Library Hours: Mon 9am-8pm; Tue-Fri 9am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm (Sept-May)

Formed in 1853 with the gift of 56 books from its owners' personal collections, the Congregational Library now holds 225,000 items documenting the history of one of the nation's oldest and most influential religious traditions. The Congregational Library on historic Beacon Street in Beacon Hill served as the exterior shot for TV's Ally McBeal and Boston Legal.

A politically conservative group active on Ivy League College campuses with the strongest presence on Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Their largest concern and agenda is intellectual freedom.

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is dedicated to ending discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. We educate the public, lobby state and local government, encourage political activism, and empower community members through collective action. MTPC provides advocacy, referrals, technical assistance, training, and policy recommendations for working with the transgender population.

Quattro closes a little early, but it's convenient for the midday rush, and good for the early dinner (particularly considering the prices, which aren't too bad in comparison to the immediate area). The pizza isn't much to write home about, but it's cheap and a "slice" is really 1/4 the pizza. Service is friendly and relatively quick, the place is clean, and there's always good music playing on the speakers. Cream seems to come up on the playlist a lot.

While Irish pubs like The Black Rose and Somerville’s The Burren get much more publicity, Emmets is a hidden gem tucked away within downtown Boston’s urban jungle nestled between Downtown Crossing and Beacon Hill. The pub is named after Robert Emmet, who according to lore attempted to enlist French support for an insurrection against British rule in Ireland. Emmets pub is more laid-back than the others—like The Black Rose and Sissy K’s. Great spot to get away from the stresses of urban life where one can kick back, swill a draught and grab an excellent bite to eat.

The appeal of Beacon Hill’s Hi Spot Deli is that it’s an anomaly in an area of over-priced fare including the uber-chic Mooo and Scollay Square. Looking for a quality lunch at a reasonable price? This downtown Boston fave is the place to go. Once you make it through the lines of eager patrons—they have a stellar selection of deli goodies including a killer Reuben sub and their “signature plate” which is a salsa-infused chicken creation with rice pilaf. For those looking for greasy spoon alternative, Hi Spot also serves up pizza.

Jamie Mammano of Mistral converted the Federalist to this incredibly high end steakhouse in summer of 2007. If you have cash to burn or an expense account, this is the place for you. Various high end selections of beef from around the world dot the menu, as well as Japanese Wagyu which is showcased in a $130 sirloin. However, this is a fabulous place for a special occasion, or to give your inner carnivore a walk on the wild side. The wine list that made the Federalist world famous still exists, as does the wine cellar that can be rented out for private parties.

This swank after-work hotspot is a martini bar at its best. 6B Lounge boasts a creative mixology menu that includes the Von Otto Express (vanilla vodka, Kahlua, White Godiva and coffee $9), a Six B (a fruit-based concoction of peach, apple and Kurant vodkas $9) and the Metropolitan (triple sec, pomegranate juice and Pomegranate vodka $9). The venue offers a tasty lunch menu. However, their real claim to fame is their evening Tapas that’s a perfect compliment to their bevy of potent potables.

A classic old-school American restaurant. Perched at the top of Beacon Hill next to the State House, Scollay Square offers cocktails, a patio, and a mid-priced American menu. Open for lunch and dinner, you will see alot of politicos and old school BEacon Hill regulars here.

Unassuming and somewhat affordable sushi joint next to the State House. Great rolls and sushi. Everything else is so-so and not quite worth the price, but the sushi is what keeps people coming back again and again...and again.