Despite it being a fascinating city and a huge destination spot, I hadn’t yet touched on Boston here, so I asked Alyk at Redfin for some info on her favorite pieces of temporary real estate in the whole of Beantown. Without hesitation, she responded: Boston Harbor Hotel — not least, she noted, due to her fascination with the giant gaping arch in its edifice that links Atlantic Avenue with the waterfront of Rowes Wharf. I’m a sucker for interesting architecture as much as Alyk knows her stuff, so I decided to check it out.

Basically, BHH is the ultimate in luxury hotels on the waterfront. Rooms start at “Superior” and range upward to “Presidential” (think jacuzzi and personal butler service). The decor is elegantly colonial, and the views of the harbor are stunning. As far as dining, you can choose between Rowes Wharf Bar’s satisfyingly classic pub fare or breathtaking 5-star seasonal cuisine at Meritage. If you feel like leaving the hotel, however (though with 230 rooms and so many knock-out amenities, this may prove difficult in more ways than one), a wealth of museums and parks and shopping centers are as close as a hop onto Boston’s excellent rapid transit system.

You may want to rethink the staying-in bit, though — the most interesting package BHH has going on right now is the Five Stars on the Harbor SPA-tacular Getaway, and spectacular is pretty accurate:

Relax, unwind and rejuvenate as you enjoy this “Five Star” treatment. Find tranquility as you are pampered like a star at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The Five Stars on the Harbor SPA-tacular package includes:

• Luxurious Harborview accommodations that offer panoramic views of Boston’s Historic Waterfront
• Spa amenity
• Choice of two specialty 50-minute message treatments
• Three-Course Spa luncheon for two at the Pool Lounge or in the Intrigue Café
• Complimentary use of 60 foot In-Door Swimming Pool and Health Club facility

Rates for the package start at $595 per night, but
by the looks of the spa, at that point you will probably be too relaxed to care, so head on over to Boston Harbor Hotel and book that weekend, stat!

Thanks, Alyk, for the sweet recommendation!

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