The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

"Another spruce-up in 2011 added a cozy U-shaped lobby bar with private alcoves and a fireplace, and revamped the restaurant, now called American Bistro, which serves small plates and local and seasonal dishes"

"Warm wood walls and trim complement an extensive art collection in the lobby lounge, where furnishings are draped in velvet and silk, and lamps are made of hand-blown Venetian glass"

"The hip Avery Bar serves classic cocktails with a modern twist"

"This "beautiful and classy" outpost with a "well-situated" Theater District location boasts "stunning" rooms that feel more "modern" than others in the luxury chain (some overlook Boston Common), plus a "giant" Sports Club/LA gym, and a "comfortable" bistro/bar where you might consider "curling up for a nap at the fireplace"; the "pricey" spot is "well worth the cost" thanks to "knowledgeable" and "memorable" service that includes "doormen who remember your name", and fans insist the hotel is still "doing it right after all these years"

"There's a slick (and expensive) in-house restaurant and bar, Jer-Ne, along with a chic bar/restaurant, Blu, and the vaguely health-oriented Blu Café"

"Just off the historic Freedom Trail, the Ritz identifies with the lively Theater District, which buzzes with activity at night, from the Wang Theater and the Boston Opera House to the city’s swankier bars"

"Or reserve a room on the club level, which has its own lounge and concierge"

"The 12th-floor premium rooms add CD players and access to the Club Lounge, where nearly continuous food service might make dining out superfluous for many"