Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 8 miles.

Driving directions from Logan International Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel (pay toll) to I-90 (Mass Pike) west. Take Exit 20 (pay toll) and follow signs toward Cambridge. Turn left onto Soldiers Field Rd, then take the Harvard Sq exit. Bear right and cross the river. Turn left onto Eliot, which becomes Bennett. The hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The best way to get to the hotel from the airport is by taxi ($26–$35). There are independent airport shuttles that run periodically, but they are not always available. (Fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: A good way to explore the city is to take advantage of the T, Boston's rapid transit system (less than $5). Board the Red Line at nearby Harvard Station. (Fees subject to change without notice.)

Regattabar Jazz Club - This is a Cambridge hot spot for live jazz, with a line-up of national and international artists performing on Tuesday and Saturday nights. The Regattabar Jazz Festival is held between January and May. Guests enjoy a full bar and light menu of appetizers and sandwiches.

Noir Bar - A warm, sophisticated bar with 1940s ambience serves classic cocktails, signature drinks, and a menu including late-afternoon or late-night appetizers, such as warm Gruyere, bacon, and roasted red onion dip with grilled garlic bread.

Henrietta's Table - Both the breakfast menu and lunch menu focus on comfort foods such as pot roast and chicken pot pie. A special children's menu includes bowls of macaroni and cheese, peanut butter sandwiches, and chocolate-chip cookies. The restaurant also has a full bar and opens an outdoor café in the summer.

Pronto - Stop by for a speedy breakfast, lunch, or mid-afternoon snack of hearty Italian take-out fare.

Amenity highlights: Guests have free access to the hotel's fitness center, including workout rooms with strength training equipment, and a studio for aerobics classes, yoga, Pilates, and spinning. A separate glassed-in area houses a heated swimming pool and handicapped-accessible spa.

Insider tip: The hotel's Le Pli Day Spa is so popular that guests should make appointments well in advance. It offers a variety of hair and body treatments, including hot-stone massage.

Valet parking:
$26-35 per day. No in/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification. Self parking available.