Troquet on South

Popular, high-end raw bar & seafood restaurant with a cozy interior & patio seating.

Laid-back takeout spot with limited seating serving island fare such as jerk chicken & curry goat.

Regal hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a destination spa, fitness center & hip bistro. On Boston's vibrant Boylston Street, this luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from Copley Square and a 4-minute walk from the Hynes Convention Center, Sophisticated, modern rooms feature goose-down bedding, designer toiletries, Wi-Fi, entertainment systems and flat-screen HDTVs with cable channels. Some suites have 4-poster beds, whirlpool tubs, dining areas and/or fireplaces. There's a chic French bistro, and a polished lounge serving champagne afternoon tea. Other amenities include a 16,000 sq ft spa, a fitness center offering yoga and pilates, and meeting spaces (from a grand ballroom to a garden).

Rustic-glam West End hangout for south-of-the-border cuisine, tequila-forward cocktails & more.

Polished rooms & suites in an elegant hotel with a refined restaurant, plus a spa with a pool. Set in Back Bay, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Chinatown subway stop, 7 minutes' walk from Boston Common and 1 mile from Faneuil Hall. Elegant rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add separate living areas with sofas, as well as private balconies, bay windows with garden views, and/or kitchens or kitchenettes. In-room massage services are available. Children 18 and under stay free with an adult. Amenities include a refined restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a classy cocktail bar serving light fare. There's also a spa with an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, plus a gym and a 24/7 business center.

Bagel shop with a following, plus some sweets & coffee in simple neighborhood space.

Eclectic fare such as Asian bites & burgers plus craft beers & cocktails in a sleek eatery & bar.

Sushi shares the menu with Korean options at this spot adorned with bright ocean-themed murals.

This cozy Thai spot serves up generous portions of flavorful curries, noodles, and soups, perfect for a casual meal or quick takeout.

Luxe rooms & suites in a refined high-rise hotel with a spa, a gym & an indoor pool, plus dining. In the lively Back Bay neighborhood, this polished hotel in a high-rise building is 1 mile from the Museum of Fine Arts, and 16 minutes on foot from Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. It's a 4-minute walk from the nearest subway station. Sleek rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas, plus minibars, Nespresso machines and designer toiletries. Polished suites add sofabeds and living rooms; some offer dining space and/or balconies. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include 2 upscale restaurants and a spa, plus a gym, an indoor pool and event space.