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	From boutique to big time, the hotel choices in Boston all tend towards the classic and conservative. It will be a cold day in hell before Ian Schrager and Phillipe Starck make their mark on the hotel scene here.
	The Elliot Suites The Lenox The Four Seasons The Ritz
	THE ELLOIT SUITES HOTEL 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston (617)267-1607
	The Elliot recently under went massive renovations. It’s location at the end of Newbury Street and the fact that it’s home to one of Boston’s newest and best restaurants (Clios) make this all suites hotel a bargain. One Bedroom Suites start at $185/night and Two Bedroom Suites start at $550/night. It is a chic, boutique hotel. The kind of place I’d put up my friends. They could easily stumble across the street after an evening at The Cap or Sonsie. BACK TO TOP
	THE LENOX 710 Boylston St. Boston (617)536-5300 BOOK IT NOW!
	The Lenox is another well located boutique hotel that even offers working fireplaces in the corner rooms. Another hot restaurant, Anago Bistro, recently took up residence on the first floor to rave reviews. Room rates range from $190 to $375. Great location in the heart of Back Bay (next door to Lord and Taylors) and in the same building as the Samual Adams Brewery. BACK TO TOP
	THE FOUR SEASONS 200 Boylston St. Boston (617) 338-4400 BOOK IT NOW!
	Classy. Elegant. Views of the Boston Garden. You can’t go wrong with The Four Seasons Hotel! Around the corner from the chic end of Newbury Street shopping and next door to one of my favorite Hot spots, Biba’s. The Bristol Lounge is a great place for a drink, high tea, lunch or dinner. The bar area does get an interesting crowd. It’s quite civilized here. Live piano in the evening adds to the overall "loveliness". BACK TO TOP
	THE RITZ 15 Arlington St. Boston (617)536-5700
	Another ideally located classic. This is the place I’d put up my mom, if she didn’t already live in Boston. The Ritz Cafe is a known power breakfast spot. And the Ritz Bar works for lunch as well as for cocktails. For designer clothing addicts, the Newbury Street location can’t be beat. Channel, Akris, Cartier and Versace Couture are all on the same block. The room rates are as you would expect for a hotel bearing the Ritz name and situated on the best block in Boston. Prices in high season start at $345. Suites with fireplaces? No problem for a cool $695/night! Also note that the Sunday buffet brunch in the dining room is the best in the city. BACK TO TOP
	OTHER DEBBIE HOTEL FAVORITES IN BOSTON
	MAJOR BUCKS ($225 TO $500 PER NIGHT)
	< font color="white" face="verdana"> THE BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL 70 ROWES WHARF BOOK IT NOW!
	Elegant, old world hotel with wonderful views of the Boston Harbor. BACK TO TOP
	REGAL BOSTONIAN FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE BOOK IT NOW!
	If you want to be near the buzz of Faneuil Hall than this is as good as it gets. Upscale and chic. BACK TO TOP
	FORTE HOTELS LE MERIDIAN BOSTON 250 FRANKLIN STREET BOOK IT NOW!
	It is classic French elegance. The Julian bar has a great happy hour bar for the banker crowd and it is located smack in the center of the financial district. BACK TO TOP
	THE COLONNADE HOTEL 120 HUNTINGTON AVE. BOOK IT NOW!
	Good location, walking distance to Newbury St. Best part? Brasserie Joe's is right downstairs. BACK TO TOP
	OMNI PARKER HOUSE 60 SCHOOL STREET BOOK IT NOW!
	Near the Financial district and Filene's Basement for killer bargain shopping. Make this a back up choice. BACK TO TOP
	THE WESTIN COPLEY PLAZA 10 HUNTINGTON AVE. BOOK IT NOW!
	Connected the Copley Place Mall for very upscale shopping at your fingertips. Walking distance to all of Back Bay. BACK TO TOP
	MARRIOTT BOSTON LONG WHARF 296 STATE STREET BOOK IT NOW!
	Great views of the Boston Harbor and walking distance to Faneuil Hall. BACK TO TOP
	VILLAS BY MARRIOTT BOSTON CUSTOM HOUSE VILLAS THREE MCKINLEY SQUARE BOOK IT NOW!
	A Very cool hotel alternative. The rooms are all suites and beautifully done. The location is great too…just steps to Faneuil hall and the financial district. BACK TO TOP
	MARRIOTT COPLEY PLACE 110 HUNTINGTON AVE. BOOK IT NOW!
	A shop-a-holics paradise. It is connected to the chic Copley Place mall and close to all of Back Bay's bars, restaurants and shops. BACK TO TOP
	CHEAP AND CHIC HOTELS ($89 TO $150 AVERAGE)
	CHANDLER INN 216 CHANDLER BOOK IT NOW!
	Basic, but a good value. Right in the heart of the gay part of town known as The South End. BACK TO TOP