The Pool at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

"Compared to its main rivals, the Four Seasons beats the Ritz-Carlton on location and the Mandarin Oriental, which doesn't have a pool, on facilities"

"—updated by Jon Marcus View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Pool, Spa"

") If you spring for a basic city-view room, you can still enjoy views of the park from the pool and whirlpool on the 8th floor"

"Luxury travelers willing to swap a pool for a spa should consider Mandarin Oriental Boston, which houses a 16,000-square-foot award-winning spa (but lacks a pool)"

"The penthouse-level health spa has an indoor pool that seems to float over the Public Garden"

"In addition, there is an indoor pool and well-equipped fitness center"

"  A dip in the 8th floor indoor pool, which overlooks the Garden and State House, provides the perfect pre-dinner pick-me-up before enjoying the elegant Bristol Restaurant and Bar"

"Spa facilities and an adjoining indoor pool are modest but comfortable, and the staff prides itself on local charm and the high standards that are the mark of the Four Seasons brand"

"For the use of in-house guests only, it has a heated 51-ft pool, whirlpool and numerous health and beauty treatments"