Luxury lodging at four star and five star hotels means hot tubs, balconies, fireplaces

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Anyone in the hospitality business will tell you a four-star hotel or five-star hotel rating from AAA or Forbes Travel Guide goes only to lodgings that pull out the stops to achieve perfection. The lodgings on this page -- from glamorous hotels in the heart of Boston to luxury suites in historic Newport -- have earned those ratings. For you, this means a vacation or romantic getaway in place of natural and man made beauty designed to help you feel fabulous.

Consider the pleasures in store: sunset views from an oceanside hot tub in Bar Harbor, Maine. Or personal concierge services in the colonial city of Newport, Rhode Island; a wood-burning fireplace and views of the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts; nightfall above splendid mountain ridges in New Hampshire; or a delightful inn with spa services in Connecticut. These examples are just a taste of what the best hotel keepers have in store. Even if it is only once or twice in a lifetime, don’t wait to schedule a royal vacation at these jewels of hospitality.

W Hotel Boston

100 Stuart Street Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-261-8700

Comforts from room to spa

This luxury Boston lodging is awash in comfort and amenities. Your room or suite offers a pillow top bed with 350 thread count sheets, goose-down comforters, and hypo-allergenic feather pillows. The entertainment menu features LCD TV, CD/DVD player and high speed internet access. Best of all might be the Bliss Spa, a restorative urban oasis with a signature menu of services from massages, body treatments, and facials to beautifying services, waxing, manicures/pedicures. Sip and relax in the W Lounge where colorful cocktails accompany savory small plates. Gourmet cuisine can be delivered right to your room while the fully-equipped FIT gym and a complete out-of-the-office business center keep you energized and connected. Always on call is the Whatever/Whenever® service for.. whatever, whenever.

River Walk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

Luxury living in your own White Mountain condominium

Bask in luxury in your own condominium in the majestic White Mountains with the comforts of home and the amenities of a full service resort hotel. Choose from studio, one, two and three bedroom condominiums. Set in the center of town and just across from Loon Mountain’s South Peak with nearby shopping, food and entertainment. The seven story resort features 79 units with amenities including an indoor/outdoor heated pool and skating rink, fitness room and spa, a full production commercial winery and tasting room and an onsite restaurant serving Italian cuisine. You’re near the highest concentration of natural and man-made attractions in the White Mountains with spectacular four season outdoor fun and adventure. The mountain scenery and relaxing ambiance is yours at no charge.

Westin Copley Place Boston

10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-262-9600 Toll-Free: 888-627-7216

Enjoy the pampering of a lifetime with lavish bed, bath, views, dining

When visiting a distinctive city like Boston, why not enjoy some luxury? You'll find it at the Westin Copley Place. Every room features our plush Westin Heavenly Bed®, our invigorating Heavenly Bath®, high-speed Internet access, and views of the Back Bay's historic brownstones. Dine at one of five hotel establishments. Our Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is a culinary adventure. Gaucho chefs prepare 16 different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, and portions are unlimited. Later relax in our indoor pool, or work out in our 24-hour fitness center. New Balance athletic shoes and gear are available for use during your stay. Our Grettacole Spa offers all the latest treatments, from massage and body waxing to deep cleansing and intensive hydrating treatment.

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel

425 Summer Street Boston, MA, 02210 Phone: 617-532-4600 Toll-Free: 888-627-7115

Luxury surrounds you, along with fabulous views, food, entertainment

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, a stay at the Westin Boston Waterfront will leave your relaxed and refreshed. Every room features a Westin Heavenly Bed®, and you'll always get plenty of sunshine and great views of the city or the harbor. Four great dining and drinking establishments tempt you to indulge. Sauciety is a unique experience. Our chefs prepare grilled or pan-roasted meats and fish, and you personalize the dish with a variety of sauces, chutneys, and dips. Enjoy a Guinness and fish and chips at MJ O'Connors, an Irish pub. Relish a classic cocktail at Birch Bar or City Bar Boston. Lounge by our indoor pool, or work out at our fitness center. Laugh away your cares at Laugh Boston, our comedy club.

Taj Boston

15 Arlington Street Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5700

The city's most prestigious address

Taj Boston occupies the city’s most celebrated location at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden, America’s first botanical garden. The landmark hotel is within walking distance of historic sites, theatre and financial districts, astonishing shopping, as well as fashionable boutiques and galleries and is just four miles from Boston's Logan International Airport. Popular activities include warm weather cruising in iconic Swan Boats along the Public Garden’s lushly landscaped lagoon and winter ice skating on Frog Pond in adjacent Boston Common.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

Luxury lodging in a White Mountain paradise

Discover the finest in luxury lodging in the Presidential Range at this splendid and historic White Mountain resort. The only New Hampshire resort to earn AAA Four Diamond awards in Lodging and Dining since 2008, you’ll find classic New England hospitality, unmatched mountain views and the ultimate in comforts. Choose from elegant and relaxed guest rooms or suites with separate living rooms. Come alive in the award winning Tower Spa with its menu of over 60 spa services and the state of the art Health and Wellness Center. Dine all day at any of four dining venues featuring casual to fine dining and a 6300 bottle wine cellar. Year round, enjoy golf, tennis, skiing, swimming, a working farm and more.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills

35 Landmark Drive Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-209-2626 Toll-Free: 877-647-2328

Relax like a royal at luxurious Plymouth inn, spa

Romance, relaxation – and being treated like royalty – are at the heart of Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills in Plymouth. Each room, in the Manor House (with two Turret Suites) or the Guest House (connected by a quaint covered wooden bridge) includes sumptuous bedding; warm, inviting fireplaces; large, French-style soaking tubs; and gorgeous views of the Monet-inspired pond and gardens or village green. The Guest House is built over the award-winning Spa Mirbeau, with its 14 treatment rooms (with fireplaces) and fitness center. Dining options include the spa’s Aqua Terrace Bar for tapas-style offerings, the picturesque Garden Bar and the casual Bistro & Wine Bar. Photo Credit: Dan Rapoza

Mirbeau accolades include AAA Four Diamonds and Conde Nast Top 20 Resorts in New England and Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World.

The Wentworth

1 Carter Notch Road Jackson Village, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9700 Toll-Free: 800-637-0013

Your supreme comfort and enjoyment is our goal

In the heart of the White Mountains, The Wentworth is an exquisite setting for total relaxation. A selection of beautifully appointed rooms and suites, many with king bed, gas fireplace and either oversized whirlpool tub or private outdoor hot tubs. Our dining room serves dinner nightly with a special menu created by Chef Brian Gazda with a focus on farm to table. A full country breakfast is prepared with specials such as a daily Frittata and Blueberry Pancakes to start your day off. Our lounge opens nightly serving a light menu and features live piano on most Fridays and Saturdays. Golf, tennis, a fully equipped gym and swimming pool on site and both cross country and alpine skiing easily accessible in winter.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT, 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 800-448-7900

Green Mountain luxury in a timeless setting

You’re wrapped in luxury from the moment you arrive until you depart this enchanting New England village. Here, the authentic resort experience is enhanced by its timeless elegance. Your smoke free room has handmade furnishings by gifted local artisans, plush terry robes and Spa brand bathroom amenities, high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, Keurig K-Cup coffeemaker with complimentary Green Mountain coffee and tea. You’re in covered bridge country and the picturesque New England countryside inspires. The Main Street offers restaurants, charming boutiques and authentic flavor. Hike, play golf, take fly fishing lessons, cross country ski or snowshoe. Enjoy the Woodstock Athletic Club. Dine on farm fresh cuisine in creative preparations in an award winning AAA four diamond restaurant. And so much more.

Mill Street Inn

75 Mill Street Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-9500 Toll-Free: 800-392-1316

Scenic Newport at its luxurious best

The historic harbor and Hill Neighborhood meet at this small luxury hotel near Thames Street’s waterfront shops and restaurants. Twenty-three spacious and luxurious suites feature original beams and exposed brick walls and has earned the Inn its title as a National Historic Landmark A rooftop patio for sunny morning breakfasts give guests an expansive view of the city. Suites offer down feather beds with 400 thread count linens, free wireless internet, marble bathrooms with rainfall and high pressure shower, plush bathrobes, mini-bar and fridge, and complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon tea. Suites May also include balconies, living rooms and gas fireplaces. The very high level of service and hospitality is further complemented by its membership in the “Green" Hotels Association.

Lenox Hotel

61 Exeter Street at Boylston Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5300 Toll-Free: 800-225-7676

Step into luxury

Step into your guest room at The Lenox, and envelop yourself in luxury. Our elegant accommodations are richly appointed with crystal lamps, mahogany furniture, high ceilings and exceptionally comfortable beds. The Lenox offers the perfect complement of Old World charm and romance coupled with modern technology. Steps from world-class shopping on Newbury Street, fine dining, and many cultural attractions including the Museum of Fine Arts and Trinity Church, our Boston landmark, environmentally friendly hotel provides everything one needs for an enjoyable stay. Enjoy your romantic getaway in one of our spacious corner rooms with spectacular views of the Charles River and the Back Bay and a wood burning fireplace.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Luxury with a storied past and a resplendent rebirth

A storied past and a faithful reanimation of this celebrated seaside hotel welcome guests to Rhode Island’s only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Triple Five-Star resort. Set high on bluffs with magnificent ocean views, a beachfront location, and world-class amenities, it features 49 rooms and 18 Signature Suites with turn-of-the-20th-century décor, custom wooden furnishings and early New England artwork. Fine dining to simple beach fare means native Rhode Island seafood and classic cocktails, and culinary events designed to showcase the hotel’s farm-to-table engagement. Outdoor recreational activities abound, while the OH! Spa features seasonal treatments and products to relax and rejuvenate in a manner reflective of New England's golden age.

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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Boston waterfront accommodations - Beyond compare.

A member of Preferred Hotel Group, Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contemporary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination Beyond compare.

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The Liberty Hotel

215 Charles Street Boston, MA, 02114 Phone: 617-224-4000

A landmark hotel with luxurious touches

Retreat to this elegant landmark hotel in the heart of Boston, steps from shopping, entertainment and downtown. Set at the foot of Beacon Hill, the hotel offers 280 smoke-free rooms and ten suites with floor to ceiling windows, majestic skyline and river views, and multiple accessibility features. Enjoy luxurious bathrobes, imported bed linens, down comforters and environmentally-friendly body care products. Private bars, refrigerators, 24-hour in-room-dining, the fitness facility and business center provide additional fine touches while complimentary high speed internet access are available 24/7. Savor unrivaled cuisine in five of Boston's best drinking and dining establishments on site. 6000 sq.ft of meeting space can accommodate 10-350 for your business or social functions.

Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-267-5300 Toll-Free: 800-441-1414

Located in the Heart of Boston’s Back Bay

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel has been a symbol of Boston's rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Centrally located in Boston's historic Back Bay, The Fairmont Copley Plaza sits steps away from the Boston Public Library, historic Beacon Hill, and the Freedom Trail and only a few blocks from the Copley Place Mall, the Shops at the Prudential and the boutiques of Newbury Street. Each of the luxury 383 guestrooms and suites are appointed with lavish décor. The hotel offers Fairmont Gold, an exclusive lifestyle hotel experience. Enjoy the comfort of a private lounge reminiscent of a Back Bay mansion. Sip a hand crafted cocktail, sample a farm to table American menu at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen our new, American brasserie style restaurant.

Captain Lord Mansion

6 Pleasant Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3141 Toll-Free: 800-522-3141

Luxury in an historic Kennebunkport mansion

History, romance and luxury await in this AAA 4 Diamond Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast. Set in an historic shipbuilder’s mansion amidst 17th and 18th century Colonial and Federal period homes, you’re but a short walk to Dock Square’s food, shopping and culture. Your spacious guest room offers charming furnishings, king and queen-size beds, gas fireplaces, heated marble bath floors, flat screen TV’s, and a mini-spa for two. Enjoy eager to please concierge services, a well-stocked wine cellar, and each morning a different family-style, multi-course breakfast served in the Country Kitchen and the beautiful Dining Room. Your seaside retreat also features individually customized Spa Treatments with award winning therapists to soothe the senses with the finest in skin-care and aromatherapy products.

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

Boston’s pleasure principle in a boutique hotel!

Pleasure is the point of luxury. Pamper the senses and the heart opens during a stay at XV Beacon. Choose from classic rooms, studio rooms and suites and their enhancements - working gas fireplaces, flat screen TV’s, 24 hour in-room dining, complimentary wireless internet access, surround sound satellite radio. Or perhaps a four-poster canopy bed, marble bathroom features, stand-in rainforest showers and Frette bathrobes. And we’re very pet friendly. This is about pleasure after all. After a day/night in one of the world’s great cities shopping, culture hunting, holding hands, sharing long walks and kisses indulge in an intimate breakfast to fill the eyes and sate the appetites. Enjoy our special packages for someone or something special. XV Beacon. On Beacon Hill. Above it all.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

The Gilded Age Inspires Inn’s Services and Pleasures

The Watch Hill Inn, perched above the coastal town of Watch Hill, has historic roots in the Gilded Age of New England grand hotels, as do its sister properties, Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn. At the all-suite Watch Hill Inn, the beauty of the neighboring cove and ocean beaches is married to modern décor, high-tech convenience (Apple TV, iPad Minis, Blu-Ray DVD player), and treats like in-room fireplaces and private terraces. Do you love luxury? Consider driving one of the Inn’s Mercedes Benz cars, getting a treatment at the Forbes Five-Star OH! Spa, or stretching out on the private beach. Enjoy continental breakfast and meals delivered to your door, or stroll to the neighboring Ocean House for indoor or verandah dining with fresh, local foods.

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Saybrook Point Inn & Spa

Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 Phone: 860-395-2000 Toll-Free: 800-243-0212

The fresh and the salty join for the sake of luxury!

Where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound sits this elegant and historic retreat which has served up luxury and comfort for more than 130 years. Choose from spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas with luxury hotel amenities. Enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access, European pillow-top mattresses, mini-fridges and kitchens. Luxuriate in lavish spa treatments, or settle into the Health Club with its indoor and outdoor pools, sun decks, therapeutic whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. Savor fresh seasonal and local cuisine, an extensive wine list and impeccable service at the Fresh Salt Restaurant. Tie up at the Saybrook Point Marina with its dock and expert staff. All this is yours in a peaceful waterfront setting with never to be forgotten views of land and sea.

Portland Harbor Hotel

468 Fore Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-775-9090

This Portland hotel expands the notion of luxurious.

Great service and luxurious amenities are yours at this majestic hotel in Portland’s historic district. Rooms and suites feature unique layouts, custom-made furnishings, His and Her armoires, high-speed wireless internet, bathrooms with granite-top vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower, and a large soaking tub to make it all feel better. There are suites in two distinct styles with oversized bathrooms, some with a Jacuzzi tub and separate sitting area with double-sided fireplace, breathtaking floor to ceiling windows, and a built-in sound system. Enjoy valet parking, personal Town car service and the fitness facility. There’s Eve’s on the Garden for delicious cuisine and happy hour relaxation and the entirety or Portland filled with shopping, entertainment, the arts and maritime wonders.