Since opening in late 2009, the Ames
has become Boston’s most stylish hotel.
The team behind it is the Morgans Hotel
Group, known for design-conscious
hotels such as Miami’s Delano. The
downtown hotel’s architectural character comes from the gorgeous 1893
Romanesque building (there is a
dramatic vaulted ceiling and marble
staircase in the lobby), but the interior
design is all modern minimalism. The
114 rooms are outfitted with bare oak
floors and custom-designed furniture;
suites have arched windows, original
fireplaces and walk-in showers. Doubles
from $114; ameshotel.com
The Charlesmark Hotel—with its great Back Bay location, comfortable, contemporary rooms and reasonable price—is a smart choice for
business travelers. With just 40 rooms, the hotel has an intimate vibe.
Standard rooms are on the snug side at 140 to 180 square feet but they are
contemporary and comfortable, and it’s hard to argue with a rate that can,
on occasion, drop to as low as $119 a night. A funky lounge specializes in
martinis and Thai food. Doubles from $169; charlesmarkhotel.com
