Logan Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 9 miles.

The best method of getting to and from the airport is via the Logan Express Shuttle at the nearby Anderson Transportation Center, which operates every 30 minutes ($9 one-way or $16 round-trip). The Sheraton provides a complimentary shuttle to and from the Logan Express, and the entire trip takes about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. A taxi ride takes about 30-40 minutes and costs about $35 to $40. Prices are subject to change.

Amenity highlights: The on-site Braintree Health Club features indoor and outdoor pools, cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, racquetball courts, steam rooms, and a sauna, as well as fitness classes such as water aerobics and yoga. Patio furnishings and a barbeque grill deck a neatly groomed garden area. A separate entrance leads to more than 6,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a grand ballroom.

Insider tip: The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to area attractions and public transportation, including the Quincy Adams “T” station to Boston. In nearby Quincy Center, just one stop toward Boston on the “T,” is Adams National Historical Park, a scenic recreational area and birthplace of both the second and sixth presidents. Also in nearby Quincy is the retired battleship USS Salem.

A separate entrance at the hotel leads to a foyer with leather sofas, stained glass windows, and a fireplace. Beyond are 17 meeting rooms, as well as a grand ballroom with a 14-foot ceiling and Bose stereo equipment.

A business center is located in the lobby gift shop. Across the street, South Shore Plaza offers more than 200 stores—including Filene’s, Macy’s, and Lord & Taylor—and a wide array of restaurants. Braintree General Cinemas, a 10-screen movie complex, is directly behind the hotel. A complimentary shuttle service makes trips to the mall, as well as to the Logan Express Shuttle Terminal and the Quincy Adams “T” Station—for a 20-minute ride to downtown Boston.