The Restaurant at Hotel AKA Back Bay

"Travelers rave about the sleek Loews Boston Hotel (formerly Back Bay Hotel and Jurys Boston)—"Great staff," "Great bar," "Great vibe"—see a pattern yet? From the cool glass-and-marble lobby to the hotel's stylish restaurant, Precinct Kitchen + Bar, the building, which was the headquarters of the Boston Police Department in the early 20th century, exudes hip history with 21st-century amenities: heated towel racks, down comforters, free bottled water, and free in-room Wi-Fi"

"The underground restaurant has speakeasy style and an outdoor terrace below street level"

"It also manages to be an attractive hot spot for the post-shift restaurant-industry crew who slowly fill in as they get released from the many local eateries"

"Both business and leisure visitors from around the world stay here, while the informal bar and restaurants cater to nearby office workers as well as guests"

"The ingredients for the fresh New England chowder and clams come from nearby, though Texas claims the beef—the two-person rib-eye for $75 would make a good last meal! The room's teeny-tiny windows mostly frame the feet of passersby, but both the bar section and restaurant have their own elegant terrace for alfresco dining"