Sleek, modern style
Great entertainment options: 55-inch flat-screen TVs with HBO in HD, DVD players
Well-equipped fitness center
Happening lobby bar
Bliss Spa with a variety of treatments
Wi-Fi free for Starwood Preferred members (free to join)
Falls short of full luxury: no turndown service; good, not great, bedding
No pool or full restaurant
Pricey valet parking
With large, stylish rooms, a happening bar, and a Bliss spa, the sleek, 235-room outpost of the trendy brand offers a striking, modern alternative to Boston's historic hotels and traditional chains. Too bad it lacks a full restaurant and the unique charms of smaller boutique properties.
