Articles Mentioning Boston Hotels

The 13 Most Haunted Hotels in the World

From disembodied voices to ghostly apparitions, we’ve heardmany spooky details from hotel guests who have visited notoriously hauntedhotels. While we haven’t had any paranormal run-ins at these spots ourselves,staff and guests have allegedly had eerie encounters that would certainly haveus sleeping with one eye open. So if trick-or-treating or costume parties are alittle too tame…

11 Hotels Favored by U.S. Presidents

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might be home base for the POTUS, but when you’re the leader of the free world, you’re bound to spend a lot of time traveling, too. Over the course of his two-term presidency, Barack Obama jetted off to 58 different countries and embarked on plenty of firsts, including being the first sitting…

Best Staycations to Dream About Taking in the Northeast

Although we love to pack our bags and fly to far-off destinations, money and time constraints can make that difficult. Fortunately, there are some amazing hotels within easy reach of our own backyard, creating the perfect escape for even just a night or two. Whether you’re looking to celebrate an anniversary, treat the family to…

10 of the Best Weekend Getaways From Boston

View of the Charles River, Boston/Oyster With plenty of historical attractions (Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House), an impressive breadth of museums, lovely public parks (Boston Common, Public Garden), and sports activities galore (the city is home to the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots), Boston has lots to offer visitors. Even better, the city…

7 of the World’s Worst Transportation Systems

Bit Boy/Flickr Public transit is a necessity for many living in urban cores — or those commuting from the suburbs into city center: Many city dwellers and workers depend on efficiently run, punctual, and safe light rails, subways, and buses to carry out the activities of their daily lives. However, some systems fail spectacularly in…

The 8 Best Destinations in the U.S. for Viewing Fall Colors

Somehow, we’ve managed to get through not one, but two seasons this year and we are on well our way to the third — fall. With fall comes a lot of changes: The air gets crisp and chilly, the sun sets earlier, and, perhaps best of all, the trees change colors. There are so many…

The 14 Best Things to Do in Boston

Bursting with history, crammed with iconic cuisine, and blessed with some of the East Coast’s most important cultural attractions, Boston is a city that caters to many interests. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the trendy enclave of Jamaica Plain, this city of revolution, academia, sporting tradition, and contemporary culture has enough to…

How 10 Popular U.S. Cities Got Their Nicknames

You’ve been throwing around the phrases Windy City, Sin City, and Big Easy for years. You even have a souvenir t-shirt with the words Big Apple printed in big block letters. Many city monikers have become part of the national vocabulary, but how much do you really know about their origins? Read on to find…

8 Fabulous Midcentury Modern Hotels in the U.S.

Break out the cocktail shakers and Rat Pack records because we are listing out our eight favorite midcentury hotels! If you have a soft spot for sputnik light fixtures, vibrant pop art, and streamlined Eames furniture, these funky hotels across the U.S. will be your happy place. Piled high with architectural flourishes and shagadelic vibes,…