XV Beacon 15 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108-2902 877-xvbeacon, 617-670-1500 www.xvbeacon.com

Creature Comforts

Situated atop historic Beacon hill in a 1903 Beaux Arts building, the sleek XV Beacon exudes a nostalgic old-world charm, a sense of bygone days of glory, all the while being equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Up-and-coming executives and high-end leisure travelers feel equally at home and pampered in the espresso, taupe and cream-colored environs of this member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

It's the juxtaposition of old and new that makes this boutique hotel so irresistible. Restaurateur Paul Roiff, a specialist in renovating Boston buildings, has preserved many of the Beaux-Arts' building original features-aided by circa $21 million—like the gilded shields and swags draped across the façade. In the 61 rooms, business travelers find their high-tech needs met with three telephones, a combination fax/color printer and high-speed Internet access. Creature comforts like Italian 330-thread linens, heated towel racks, Kiehl's toiletries, and a minibar filled with ginseng, vitamins, an eye pillow, half bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Opus One and Krug Champagne assist in feeling royally spoiled. A complimentary chauffeured Mercedes is available to all guests, as well And, we believe that in these stress-filled and shallow times, we more than deserve it.

The hotel is located a short distance from the Financial District, State House, Newberry Street shopping, Faneuil Hall, the theater district and a number of museums.

(Updated: 06/24/08 HC)