Holiday Inn Boston at Beacon Hill Rating: 3.0 Pearls

North End and Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

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The Holiday Inn sits on the northern edge of Beacon Hill, a gorgeous residential neighborhood full of brick Federal-style homes. A quiet area with hidden gardens and more than 40 antique shops, Beacon Hill is a bit less tourist-focused than much of Boston, even though the nearby Acorn Street claims to be the most photographed street in America, and 84 Beacon Street, formerly known as the Bull & Finch Pub, was the inspiration for the show Cheers.

The hotel, however, is just north of the scenic part of the neighborhood, with a massive hospital across the street and major expressways nearby. Still, it's only a short walk to shopping and restaurants on Charles Street.

• Two-minute walk from the nearest stop on the T (Boston's subway system)
• Whole Foods, Starbucks, and a number of restaurants within easy walking distance
• 10-minute drive to Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox
• 10-minute drive to Harvard Square and Harvard University
• Five-minute drive to Faneuil Hall, a historic tourist marketplace with more than 100 shops and cafes
• Five-minute drive to Boston Common and the start of the Freedom Trail
• 15-minute drive to Logan International Airport, about a $30 cab fare

Executive King Room

All rooms include:

• Free WiFi
• Free weekday newspaper
• Tea and coffee makers
• Cable (including HBO), pay-per-view movies, and video games
• Iron and ironing board
• Hair dryer
• Same-day laundry and dry cleaning available

Room types:

• Standard Room: 300 square feet, king or two double beds, 21-inch tube TV
• Executive Room: 300 square feet; king or two double beds; 27-inch flat-screen TV; mini-fridge; located on floors 12 or 14; better views, access to microwave in 12th-floor lounge
• Junior Suites: 500 square feet; king bed; 27-inch flat-screen TV