Lambert’s Cove Inn is a cozy spot in a remote location. Here, it's quiet (provided you book a room away from the front desk) and quaint, with a home-like feel and beautifully manicured grounds. The resort doesn't allow children under eight, which helps preserve the serene atmosphere. The free daily made-to-order breakfast during the high season is a superior to the buffet-style breakfasts offered by many inns. The nice heated outdoor pool and whirlpool are a highlight, and the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and a tennis court (though the court is showing serious signs of wear).
Lambert’s Cove Inn is a cozy spot in a remote location. Here, it's quiet (provided you book a room away from the front desk) and quaint, with a home-like feel and beautifully manicured grounds. The resort doesn't allow children under eight, which helps preserve the serene atmosphere. The free daily made-to-order breakfast during the high season is a superior to the buffet-style breakfasts offered by many inns. The nice heated outdoor pool and whirlpool are a highlight, and the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and a tennis court (though the court is showing serious signs of wear).
With a location that’s far enough from Boston, yet close to Medford’s retail center, the three pearl Hyatt Place Medford is affordable and convenient to nearby restaurants, cafes, and services. Although it lacks an airport shuttle, the hotel offers free area shuttle service with pickup available at a nearby subway station. The list of free amenities is excellent: Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness center, underground parking, and a hot breakfast buffet. The all-suites design also provides spacious rooms with nice-to-have amenities like a wet bar, mini-fridge, separate seating area, and comfortable beds, though bathrooms are tiny.
With a location that’s far enough from Boston, yet close to Medford’s retail center, the three pearl Hyatt Place Medford is affordable and convenient to nearby restaurants, cafes, and services. Although it lacks an airport shuttle, the hotel offers free area shuttle service with pickup available at a nearby subway station. The list of free amenities is excellent: Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness center, underground parking, and a hot breakfast buffet. The all-suites design also provides spacious rooms with nice-to-have amenities like a wet bar, mini-fridge, separate seating area, and comfortable beds, though bathrooms are tiny.
The Hotel UMass is a teaching hotel that’s in the heart of the UMass campus, directly connected to the Campus Center. The value property attracts visiting parents, alumni, and conference attendees. Its 116 rooms are clean and pleasant, if bland, and include Keurig coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs; suites add mini-fridges and microwaves. Free parking and continental breakfast enhance its value, and room service is available along with numerous dining options in the attached food court. Rates are attractive for its great location, but it can sell out during conferences and on certain weekends. Travelers who don't need to be on campus might want to check out the mid-range Lord Jeffrey Inn next to Amherst College. It offers a farm-to-table restaurant and more stylish interiors -- but rates are higher.
The Hotel UMass is a teaching hotel that’s in the heart of the UMass campus, directly connected to the Campus Center. The value property attracts visiting parents, alumni, and conference attendees. Its 116 rooms are clean and pleasant, if bland, and include Keurig coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs; suites add mini-fridges and microwaves. Free parking and continental breakfast enhance its value, and room service is available along with numerous dining options in the attached food court. Rates are attractive for its great location, but it can sell out during conferences and on certain weekends. Travelers who don't need to be on campus might want to check out the mid-range Lord Jeffrey Inn next to Amherst College. It offers a farm-to-table restaurant and more stylish interiors -- but rates are higher.
The trendy upper-middle-range Aloft chain property in suburban Lexington, Massachusetts tries to appeal to the young corporate crowd, and mostly succeeds. The 136 rooms here have a color scheme designed to mimic pixels on a TV screen, and the hotel is tech-friendly, with flat-screen TVs and data port lines in all the rooms, and iPads in the lobby. While the overall atmosphere is hip and contemporary, a few design details are overlooked, like proper shelving in the rooms. The indoor pool, modern fitness center, and on-site bar are cool perks, but the a la carte breakfast leaves something to be desired, though restaurants are at least within a five-minute drive. The similarly priced Element Hotel is in the same vicinity (literally visible from the hotel) and includes a free breakfast.
The trendy upper-middle-range Aloft chain property in suburban Lexington, Massachusetts tries to appeal to the young corporate crowd, and mostly succeeds. The 136 rooms here have a color scheme designed to mimic pixels on a TV screen, and the hotel is tech-friendly, with flat-screen TVs and data port lines in all the rooms, and iPads in the lobby. While the overall atmosphere is hip and contemporary, a few design details are overlooked, like proper shelving in the rooms. The indoor pool, modern fitness center, and on-site bar are cool perks, but the a la carte breakfast leaves something to be desired, though restaurants are at least within a five-minute drive. The similarly priced Element Hotel is in the same vicinity (literally visible from the hotel) and includes a free breakfast.
The Hotel Indigo Boston - Newton Riverside is a contemporary property that pays attention to style and finish. In addition to the list of expected amenities in a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel, the Indigo has a solid steak house restaurant and spacious outdoor pool that’s surprisingly resort-like. All of the 191 rooms are clean, bright, and modern with a more polished look and feel than many comparable hotels. The surrounding suburban area won't win any awards for charm, but its convenient proximity to nearby restaurants, the I-90 freeway, and a Green Line T stop make it an ideal choice for travelers looking to be at arm’s length from downtown Boston. The Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton Hotel is a competitively priced option nearby with an indoor pool.
The Hotel Indigo Boston - Newton Riverside is a contemporary property that pays attention to style and finish. In addition to the list of expected amenities in a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel, the Indigo has a solid steak house restaurant and spacious outdoor pool that’s surprisingly resort-like. All of the 191 rooms are clean, bright, and modern with a more polished look and feel than many comparable hotels. The surrounding suburban area won't win any awards for charm, but its convenient proximity to nearby restaurants, the I-90 freeway, and a Green Line T stop make it an ideal choice for travelers looking to be at arm’s length from downtown Boston. The Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton Hotel is a competitively priced option nearby with an indoor pool.
The 24-unit Chatham Tides Waterfront Lodging is a budget, beachfront hotel occupying a prime spot on the Nantucket Sound in Chatham, about a 10-minute drive from the town center. The property contains renovated Efficiency Rooms, Townhouses, and Suites that all have kitchen amenities and sundecks with ocean views. The highlight of Chatham Tides is its own small, private beach that’s quintessentially Cape Cod but without the crowds -- a real feat, especially at the height of summer -- and guests say it’s an ideal spot to relax, sunbathe, swim, or set off on a long walk. Efficiency Rooms are small with tiny showers, although these units are closest to the beach. Travelers looking for budget beachside hotel closer to town can try the Hawthorne Motel, which is in walking distance to Chatham’s Main Street.
The 24-unit Chatham Tides Waterfront Lodging is a budget, beachfront hotel occupying a prime spot on the Nantucket Sound in Chatham, about a 10-minute drive from the town center. The property contains renovated Efficiency Rooms, Townhouses, and Suites that all have kitchen amenities and sundecks with ocean views. The highlight of Chatham Tides is its own small, private beach that’s quintessentially Cape Cod but without the crowds -- a real feat, especially at the height of summer -- and guests say it’s an ideal spot to relax, sunbathe, swim, or set off on a long walk. Efficiency Rooms are small with tiny showers, although these units are closest to the beach. Travelers looking for budget beachside hotel closer to town can try the Hawthorne Motel, which is in walking distance to Chatham’s Main Street.