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.

Connected to the upscale Copley mall via skybridge, The Westin puts you at the center of historic Boston's Back Bay and trendy Newbury Street; It boasts the largest guest rooms in Boston and spectacular views of Back Bay and Cambridge (especially from the rooms facing west). It is advisable to reserve rooms in advances (up to 1 months; 1 year for Commencement). Rooms are $249-499, depending on size and view. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel. Public restroom: Go up the escalator, bear right at the Rolex display, take first left past the shoeshine guy.

The Jury's Hotel in the Back Bay is part of the Jury's family that is based in Dublin and quite popular throughout Ireland and the UK. This location offers a swanky hotel as well as two restaurants: Stanhope Grill and the bar Cuffs at the Jury's Hotel. Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel. This is a comfortable business oriented hotel based in a former police station with very busy bar on the lower ground floor.

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

Behind the Copley Plaza and the Hancock Tower, this Marriott-managed hotel offers affordable accommodation right in the heart of the city of Boston, along with plenty of large meeting spaces suitable for your next Model UN conference or Scrabble tournament. Each spacious room has a private bath, cable TV, and A/C. Rooms with 2 single beds or 1 queen-sized bed and suites available ($145-180). Room for 1 person as low as $79. Reserve rooms for Commencement as early as possible. Corporate discounts. Parking available for $18/day or $6/hr in the John Hancock Garage, across the street. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. John Hancock Hotel & Conference Center offers continental breakfast along with a complimentary WiFi, weekday newspaper and discounted parking is included for overnight guests. All guest rooms have cable TV with HBO, in-room coffee maker, Neutrogena bath products, and individually controlled heating & air conditioning.

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. Check out the website for information about the Boston Marathon®, the BAA Half Marathon, and the Running Club.
Founded in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is one of the oldest and most prestigious athletic clubs in the country. Their original clubhouse was the current site of the main branch of the Boston Public Library. Now located in 40 Trinity Place in the Back Bay, the BAA's largest annual event is the Boston Marathon. Along with the sponsorship of John Hancock Financial Services, the BAA continues to host not only the Boston Marathon, but a variety of road races, half marathons, 5k's, and even a running club year round. For more information, please visit: BAA website

Located in the crossroads of the Back Bay and the South End, this transportation hub offers trains, buses, and the orange line on the T. Public restroom: From the Dartmouth Street entrance, head past the A. Philip Randolph statue by the ticket windows.

The Copley Square Hotel plans to unveil its new urban-chic look on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 after a $17 million facelift. The historic hotel's initial re-launch date was postponed from Nov. 11 to New Year's Eve after mandatory city inspections held up the renovations kicking off more than one year ago on January 24, 2008. At this contemporary boutique hotel, guests will enjoy top-tier accommodations at a lower rate within walking distance of many of the city's most popular restaurants, nightspots, shopping and attractions, The Copley Square Hotel showcases the best of Boston at highly competitive hotel rates. Also, the revamped hotel boasts a new martini bar, formerly Domani Bar & Trattoria, called Minibar. Inspired by lounges at the W Hotels and Miami's Delano, designer/architect Stephen Sousa's Minibar boasts modern design elements including a black-and-metallic color motif and gray-leather seating surrounding a minimalist U-shaped bar area.

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