Where to Stay - Boston 2009 - page 80

821 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. & 800/222-TREE or 617/956-7900. Fax [phone]. http://doubletree.
hilton.com. 267 units, some with shower only. $129-$299 double; $189-$359 suite. Extra person $10. Children under
17 stay free in parent's room. Weekend and other packages, AAA, AARP, and military discounts available. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $36. T: Orange Line to New England Medical Center. Amenities: Restaurant and lounge
(American/Asian); cafe; access to adjoining YMCA w/Olympic-size pool; concierge; business center; room service until
11:30pm; same-day dry cleaning; executive-level rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility. In room:A/C, TV w/pay
movies, wireless Internet access ($10/day), minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.

8 The South End
Berkeley Street runs from the Back Bay across the Mass. Pike to the most convenient
corner of the sprawling South End, where you'll find these two lodgings.
MODERATE
Chandler Inn Hotel The comfortable Chandler Inn is a bargain for its
location, just 2 blocks from the Back Bay. Long a popular choice with budget travel-
ers, it underwent renovations in 2007 and 2008 that transformed the top three floors
of the eight-story building. Deluxe guest rooms on these boutique floors are decorated
in cool neutrals with splashes of orange; they have plasma TVs and marble bathrooms.
The rest of the hotel was spruced up at the same time; guest rooms and bathrooms are
small, without enough room to squeeze in a cot, but they have individual climate con-
trol and tasteful contemporary-style furniture. The staff is welcoming and helpful.
This gay-friendly hotel books up early for events such as the Marathon and Boston
Pride March and for foliage season.
26 Chandler St. (at Berkeley St.), Boston, MA 02116. & 800/842-3450 or 617/482-3450. Fax [phone]. www.
chandlerinn.com. 56 units. $109-$225 double; $179-$279 deluxe double. Children under 12 stay free in parent's
room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $18 at nearby garage. T: Orange Line to Back Bay. Pets under 25 lb. accepted; $50
fee. Amenities: Lounge (Fritz; see p. 240); access to nearby health club ($10). In room: A/C, TV, wireless Internet
access, hair dryer.
INEXPENSIVE
YWCA Boston, Berkeley Residence This pleasant, convenient hotel and resi-
dence has a dining room, patio garden, piano, and library. Formerly for women only,
it now accommodates men on one floor of the seven-story building. The dorm-style
guest rooms are basic, containing little more than beds, but they're well maintained
and comfortable—not plush, but not cells, either. The well-kept public areas include
a 24-hour TV lounge. That description might not seem to justify the prices, but check
around a little before you turn up your nose, especially if you plan to spend most of
your time out and about.
40 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116. & 617/375-2524. Fax [phone]. www.ywcaboston.org/berkeley. 200 units,
none with bathroom. $60 single; $90 double; $105 triple. Rates include full breakfast. Long-term rates available (5-
week minimum). No children accepted. MC, V. No parking available. T: Orange Line to Back Bay or Green Line to
Arlington. Amenities: Cafeteria; computer kiosk w/Internet access ($1/10 min.); coin-op laundry; rooms for those
w/limited mobility. In room:Wireless Internet access. No phone.

Value

9 The Back Bay
BOSTON COMMON/PUBLIC GARDEN
VERY EXPENSIVE
Four Seasons Hotel Many luxury hotels offer exquisite service, a beautiful
location, elegant guest rooms and public areas, a terrific health club, and wonderful
restaurants. No other hotel in Boston—indeed, in New England—combines every