Looking for the best hotel deals in Boston? Skip the chain properties, where prices range upwards of $200 a night for a cookie-cutter room, and consider these unique and cheap Boston hotels. Join the ranks of visiting Europeans and savvy travelers who have discovered Boston's best, inexpensive places to stay. Keep in mind that prices are highest during graduation weekends in May and June, and during fall foliage season.
Charlesmark Hotel
As skinny as a supermodel, the 33-room Charlesmark is a darling of those who'd rather spend money on a good meal than a hotel bill. Facing the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Copley Square (a fabulous location), the sleek Charlesmark is within walking distance of 40-some restaurants, plus shops galore, and a T (subway) stop. Guest rooms are tiny but well turned out, with lots of wood and brick adorned with local artwork. 655 Boylston St. Standard rooms are $119 and up.
Inn @ St. Botolph
There's no doorman, concierge, or full-service restaurant at the St. Botolph, but guests who've discovered this value-packed Boston hotel don't care. Set in an antique brownstone on a residential street , the inn is located a block from the Prudential Center (and Back Bay shopping and dining.) It's very quiet, and feels like home, albeit a chic-ly decorated home in stylish cinnamon and black. Guests let themselves in, using a key code, and rooms (all suites) have fully equipped kitchenettes. 99 St. Botolph St. Rates from $169.
John Jeffries House
Looking to stay in quaint Beacon Hill, or need to be close to Massachusetts General Hospital? This gracious, comfortable, 46-room bed and breakfast inn fills the bill. Fomerly a dormitory for nurses, it's pleasantly turned out in floral-patterned upholstered furniture, with triple-glazed windows to block out the noise of busy Charles Circle (and ambulances.) Most of the rooms have kitchenettes, but it will be hard to resist the cafes on adjacent Charles Street. 14 David G. Mugar Way. Rooms from $115.
Encore B & B
Filled with boutiques and and restaurants, the South End is one of Boston's trendiest neighborhoods, the perfect home for this ultra-stylish bed-and-breakfast inn. Set in a four-story 19th century townhouse, the Encore was created by an architect and a set designer, who glammed it up with Italian furnishings and contemporary accents. Guest rooms are located on the top two floors, and there's no elevator, so think about packing lightly for a stay at this property. 116 W. Newton St. Rooms from $140.
Book at one of these budget-friendly Boston hotels and use the money saved to buy a fun souvenir at Quincy Market, or a great meal at one of Boston's best restaurants. Check out the hotel's web sites for packages and special Internet rates, to make these Boston hotel deals even sweeter.
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