Logan International Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time is 12 minutes and distance is 4 miles.

Driving directions from Logan International Airport: Take the Sumner Tunnel (pay toll) to I-93 north and take Exit 26 (Cambridge/Somerville/Storrow Dr). Follow signs toward Leverett Cir/North Stn and turn left toward the Fleet Center. Turn left on Red Auerbach Wy and take the O'Brien Highway. Turn left on Edwin H. Land Blvd, and the hotel is on your right.

Getting there: The best way to get to the hotel from the airport is by taxi ($16–$25; fees subject to change without notice).

Getting around: The best way to get around town is to take advantage of the T, Boston's rapid transit system (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Board the Green Line at nearby Lechmere Station.

Rooms feature full-size desks, CD players, and Sony PlayStations, as well as complimentary high-speed, wireless, and TV Internet access. Amenities include Aveda bath products, daily New York Times delivery, and leopard-print bathrobes. In addition are laptop-compatible safes, minibars, and portable phones. Pets are provided with ID tags, leopard-print collars, and other treats and services. Housekeeping service is offered twice daily.

Amenity highlights: Named for English Renaissance dramatist and poet Christopher Marlowe, this hotel pays tribute to its literary origins by hosting frequent readings with notable local authors in the lobby. The lobby is also the site of complimentary morning coffee and a wine hour every evening by the fireplace. The hotel is across the street from the Charles River Esplanade and adjoins the CambridgeSide Galleria shopping center. Complimentary car service to Cambridge and Boston destinations, including the Financial District, is offered weekday mornings.

Insider tip: Guests can borrow one of the hotel’s complimentary mountain bikes and ride along the Charles River Esplanade, a scenic 17-mile loop past bridges, parks, and marinas that afford spectacular city views. The Esplanade’s tree-lined paths, which include both paved and unpaved trails, are also popular for jogging and in-line skating.

Mountain bikes, as well as yoga kits with mats, blocks, and towels, can be borrowed from the front desk. Pets are welcome and receive a complimentary Pet Pourri package of ID tags, leopard-print collars, treats, and various services.

Bambara, the hotel’s restaurant and bar overlooking the Charles River, features American brasserie cuisine, creative cocktails, and an exhibition kitchen.