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the architects who did the renovation cared about preserving historic details, as guest
rooms have original exposed brick-and-granite walls and hardwood floors. They're offset
perfectly by Oriental carpets, sleigh beds and reproduction Federal-era furnishings. Add
$20 for a city view.
Irving House
GUESTHOUSE$$$
( 617-547-4600;
www.irvinghouse.com
; 24 Irving St; r $165-270, s without bath $135-160, d
without bath $165-205; ; Harvard)
Call it a big inn or a homey hotel, this
property welcomes the world-weariest travelers. The 44 rooms range in size, but every
bed is covered with a quilt, and big windows let in plenty of light. Free continental
breakfast.
Chandler Inn
HOTEL$$$
( 617-482-3450, 800-842-3450;
www.chandlerinn.com
;
26 Chandler St; r from $170; ; Back
Bay)
The Chandler Inn is looking fine, after a complete overhaul. Small but sleek rooms
have benefited from a designer's touch, giving them a sophisticated, urban glow. Modern
travelers will appreciate the plasma TVs and iPod docks, all of which come at surpris-
ingly affordable prices. As a bonus, congenial staff provide super service. On site is the
South End drinking institution, Fritz.
Hotel Buckminster
HOTEL$$$
( 617-727-2825;
www.bostonhotelbuckminster.com
;
645 Beacon St; r $149-209, ste from $219;
; Kenmore)
Designed by the architect of the Boston Public Library, the Buck-
minster is a convergence of Old Boston charm and affordable elegance. It offers nearly
100 rooms of varying shapes and sizes: economy rooms are small and stuffy, with
slightly worn furniture (but still a great bargain); by contrast, the European-style suites
are quite roomy, with all the tools and toys of comfort and convenience.
463 Beacon Street Guest House
GUESTHOUSE$$$
( 617-536-1302;
www.463beacon.com
; 463 Beacon St; d with/without bath from $149/99;
; Hynes)
What's more 'Boston' than a handsome, historic brownstone in Back Bay?
This guesthouse lets you live the blue-blood fantasy - and save your cash for the
boutiques and bars on Newbury St. Rooms vary in size and decor, but they all have the
