XV Beacon
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XV Beacon review
In a former office building near the State House, XV Beacon opened in 1999, introducing contemporary boutique chic to Boston. Although there's more competition now, XV's air of discretion and exclusivity still carries considerable cachet. The sleek, spacious guest rooms are decorated in a lively mix of stripes and patterns, browns and beiges, and feature marble bathrooms and a lounge area with a grand gas fireplace (which, inexplicably, seems to emit heat whether you want it or not, battling with the air conditioning). The modern four-poster beds are a bit twee. Recent updates have introduced flatscreen TVs, though there was no wireless internet at the time this guide went to press - leaving rooms hardwired and equipped, rather quaintly, with fax machines. The swanky restaurant, the Federalist, is now under separate stewardship and mooted for renovations. The hotel's free chauffeured car service is a boon, especially in winter, although its prime Beacon Hill location puts you just steps away from the Financial District and Back Bay.
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XV Beacon details
at Park Street,
Boston
Transport Park St T.
Telephone 1-877 982 3226
Rates $300-$500 double.
Facilities Bar/café. Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet: High-speed (free). Parking: Parking (paid). Restaurant. Room service. Smoking rooms. TV: Pay movies.
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