Fifteen Beacon Hotel

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.