Boston University is on the river, minutes from downtown.
Boston University, also known as B.U., is located just outside of downtown Boston. According to the university's Information Center, B.U.'s 320 buildings span 133 acres. Its urban campus stretches along Commonwealth Avenue and backs up against the Charles River. Places to stay near the campus include the neighborhoods of Fenway, Allston, Brighton, Brookline and Cambridge as well as the trendy downtown areas of the South End and Boylston Street.
Hotel Commonwealth
Stay close to Boston University.
Hotel Commonwealth is centrally located in Kenmore Square in the heart of Boston University territory. This upscale, boutique hotel has 148 guest rooms, some of which overlook Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. It also boasts two restaurants, the Foundation Lounge and the critically acclaimed Eastern Standard. Hotel Commonwealth is awarded a four-diamond rating by AAA.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-933-5000
866-784-4000
hotelcommonwealth.com
Eliot Hotel
Be near Boston's historical sites.
Travel + Leisure gave Eliot Hotel first place in its Top 10 Small City Hotels in US/Canada list and rated it number 19 in its worldwide Top 100 Hotels Overall list. The hotel's 79 suites and 19 guest rooms come with wireless Internet and high-definition televisions. The hotel offers business services, complimentary Boston Sports Club access and fine dining options at its two restaurants: Clio and Uni Sashimi Bar. Eliot Hotel has a four-diamond AAA rating and is steps away from Boston University.
Eliot Hotel
370 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-267-1607
eliothotel.com
Westin Copley Place
Copley Square is next to Boston's iconic buildings.
The Westin Copley Place is located in the heart of Boston's Copley Square, close to Back Bay Station, Newbury Street and the South End. The Westin is within walking distance of Boston University, and just a short taxi or subway ride away. This Starwood hotel received a four-diamond rating from AAA and offers its guests 803 guest rooms, a spa, gym, kids' club, business center and five restaurants.
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
617-262-9600
starwoodhotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge
The Marriott overlooks the Charles River.
Located just across the river in Cambridge, the Courtyard Marriott looks out over the water toward Boston University. The hotel has 197 rooms and six suites equipped with wireless Internet, a fitness center and business facilities. Its restaurant, the Great Room, serves American food, and the Library Lounge serves cocktails and books. Nearby sites include Harvard, MIT and Central Square. On-site parking is available for a daily fee.
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-7777
marriott.com
Holiday Inn Brookline
Visit Boston's famous places, like the state capitol building.
The Holiday Inn Brookline is located approximately one mile from Boston University's central campus area. This 225-room hotel was renovated in 2009. It offers smoking and non-smoking rooms, free wireless Internet, a business center, an indoor pool and whirlpool. The Holiday Inn welcomes pets (at a charge) and provides family-friendly services, like Wii and game rental and free meals for children. Dining in the hotel includes the Gateway Lounge and the Atrium Cafe. The Holiday Inn is across from the Boston subway's green C line St. Paul stop, making it easy to get around without a car.
Holiday Inn Brookline
1200 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446
617-277-1200
ichotelsgroup.com
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