Boston . . . You're My Hometown!

Cubicle neighbor Sue influenced today’s entry again - she wanted to know where to stay in Boston. If you’ve really got money to burn and want someplace really special – the top choices are Nine Zero in the South End and XV Beacon overlooking the Common.

For something more reasonably priced, try the recently opened Hotel Commonwealth. It’s located in the heart of Kenmore Square where The Rat, Nemo’s and Planet Records used to be (my how things change, although from what I hear, Mr. Butch is still around!).

Kemore is in easy walking distance for shopping on Newbury and and the bars/clubs on Landsdowne. A few other choices: the newly renovated Jurys in the South End, the Kimpton Group’s Onyx Hotel near the North End and Fleet Center, or the small The Charlesmark near Copley Square.

Traveling to Boston but don’t want to drive? JetBlue now flies full-size planes from JFK to Logan for about ½ the price of the LGA shuttles. If you have time to spare and have a fear of flying try the Limoliner, a cheaper, yet luxury alternative to Acela.