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Boston: Where to Stay

From March 2008

By Hillary Geronemus and Michael Endelman

The Modern Brahmin

The stylish, spacious, 60-room XV Beacon (15 Beacon St.; 617/670-1500; xvbeacon.com; doubles from $575) has bold interiors that play off the hotel’s 1903 Beaux Arts edifice on Beacon Hill.

The Youthful Upstart

Now run by the Kimpton Group, Nine Zero (90 Tremont St.; 617/772-5800; ninezero.com; doubles from $549) brings contemporary flair to its historic location along the Freedom Trail.

Back Bay Bargain

The genteel Eliot Hotel (370 Commonwealth Ave.; eliothotel.com; 617/267-1607; doubles from $325) has an old-world elegance that belies its affordable price, as well as two exceptional restaurants, Clio and Uni.

Great Value

On a quiet corner near Harvard Square, The Charles Hotel (1 Bennett St., Cambridge; 617/864-1200; charleshotel.com; doubles from $299) hews to a traditional New England look, with Shaker-inspired furniture and geometric quilts. But it also has a top-tier jazz club (Regattabar) and a celebrated restaurant (Rialto).

The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published in March 2008 but we suggest you confirm all details and prices directly with any establishments mentioned. The quality of offerings and services tends to change over time.