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Hotel 140 Offers Boston’s Most Affordable Stay

Located on Clarendon Street just across the street from the old John Hancock building, Hotel 140 offers one of the city’s best priced accommodations at under $200 a night. The boutique hotel is situated in a recently renovated historic landmark building listed on thePicture 16 National Register of Historic Places in Boston’s Copley Square. The Lyric Stage is also located in this building, so you can simply step outside the hotel and check out a production.

Hotel 140 offers a variety of rooms from king bedrooms to suites with full kitchens. If you are looking to stay in the city for an extended period of time, be sure to ask about the special weekly or monthly rates and rooms. The modest and affordable accommodations offer the best value for the dollar in the city- including deals on theater productions to college visit specials- and you can’t beat the downtown location. There are numerous great places to go for drinks or dinner; the on-site Stuart Street Grill is an ideal spot for grabbing a quick breakfast before heading out to a day on the town.

The Charlesmark Hotel: Boston’s Best Kept Secret

charlesmark Location, location, location – when you are looking for a stay in Boston, finding a reasonably priced hotel in the center of all the action is what most people have in mind but actually finding that property can be difficult – until now. The Charlesmark Hotel located right on Boylston Street across from the Boston Public Library and the Copley T station, the modern hotel sits prominently at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. With Free wi-fi, a complimentary continental breakfast, a super cool lounge, a Thai dinner menu and rates as low at $119 per night, the Charlesmark Hotel just might be the best value in town.

Get Clinked at The Back Bay Hotel

If you have ever wondered what it might feel like to get clinked, The Back Bay Hotel offers a way to do so – in luxury.  Located in the former headquarters of the Boston Police Department and owned by the Irish hotelier, this newcomer to the hotel scene has an unbeatable location near Copley Square, Newbury Street and the John Hancock Building.Picture 26

The interior is stylishly designed making it a favorite for tourists and those traveling here on business. You won’t believe your eyes when you see the hotel’s beautiful two-story glass waterfall, indoor ‘river’ and illuminated glass staircase. The rooms here are spacious and luxurious yet surprisingly affordable.

Staying true to its heritage, Cuffs, an authentic Irish pub, is one of the best places in the city for a pint of Guinness along with comfort food favorites such as fish and chips, chicken pot pie and boneless short rib. For upscale dining, try the pan roasted sea scallop in brown butter and foie gras, roasted monkfish or charred flank steak at the neighboring Stanhope Grille.

Insider’s Tip: For a unique way to see the Back Bay Hotel’s nearby sights in this bike-friendly city, ask about the Urban Adventours package complete with hybrid bicycles, helmet, locks, maps and snacks.

Douzo Sushi Does it Right

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Picture 67In its first year Douzo Restaurant & Sushi was named “Boston’s Best Sushi” by the Improper Bostonian and has become a hot spot for sushi lovers ever since. Located in Back Bay, the restaurant offers an inventive twist on traditional sushi favorites. You will still find the usual suspects on the menu such as Tuna Tartar, Raw Oysters and Kobe Beef Carpaccio, but you can also uncover some surprises, including Monkfish Pate, Torched Style Yellowtail and an Eel Avocado Roll.

If you’re feeling a little daring, try the Omakase special, which is the chef’s choice from the sushi bar. Entrees include Lightly Battered Shrimp Tempura, Sirloin Steak with Black Pepper Sauce, Thinly Sliced Prime Rib in a Sukiyaki Sauce, Black Cod Misoyaki and Grilled Duck with Cranberry Teriyaki Sauce.

Douzo (which means “please come in”) offers its modern Japanese cuisine in a modern setting, with sleek white and dark contrasts to ceiling fixtures and walls and large tables for all the sushi plates. Douzo has a varied wine list, including a red, white or sake flight and a good array of cocktails like the Lychee Martini and a Tokyo Cosmo to get your night started right after dinner. Visit douzosushi.com for more information.

Abe & Louie’s Sizzles with Flavor

When Abe & Louie’s emerged on the dining scene a little more than 10 years ago, no one could have anticipated the fanfare that would surround this popular steakhouse. Voted Best Steakhouse by Boston Magazine in 2004, 2005 and 2009, Abe & Louie’s is now a symbol of excellence.

Located across from the Prudential Center in Copley Square, this classic restaurant consistently delivers exceptional service and mouthwatering steaPicture 10ks with attention to detail. The Hollywood-style booths in the dining room have attracted numerous celebrities including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, who celebrated their anniversary here just last month.

All of the steaks are aged six weeks on the bone to ensure the most flavor. While the 24-ounce ribeye and bone-in filet are their signature cuts, classic entrees also include swordfish steak, wood grilled or broiled salmon filet, boiled or baked stuffed Maine lobster, whole chicken and lobster casserole. The ever-changing roster of weekly specials displays such offerings as filet of beef Wellington, Abe’s famous crispy pork and steak house beef ribs.

If you dine at Abe & Louie’s in the warmer months, be sure to request a seat on the patio for al fresco dining and people watching along one of Boston’s busiest streets. Visit abeandlouies.com for more information.