If you’re coming to town to check out Boston’s many colleges, this hotel’s location in Allston (a neighborhood of Boston) makes a fine hub, as it’s centrally located between B.U., Boston College, Harvard, MIT and Northeastern. And if it’s a wholefamily affair, you needn’t worry about comfort: Every room in the 15-story tower is a spacious suite, and extras like two TVs per suite and chocolate chip cookies at check-in will keep the kids happy. Complimentary shuttles mean you can park your rental car at the hotel and not worry about navigating the city’s notoriously confusing streets. Just be back in time to catch a show at Sculler’s, one of the best jazz clubs in Boston.

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston Amenities:

• 308 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Business center.