Boston | Charlesmark Hotel | Pastry Bar | Copley Square

One Tough Chikie

by Sarah Hepola

Petit Robert Bistro & Pastry Bar, French, expensive, (617) 375-0699, www.petitrobertbistro.com

NIGHTLIFE
Cask 'n Flagon,
(617) 536-4840, www.casknflagon.com

The Middle East, (617) 864-3278, www.mideastclub.com

The Paradise, (617) 562-8800,
www.thedise.com

The Roxy, (617) 338-7699,
www.roxyplex.com

ATTRACTIONS
Boston Children's Museum,
(617) 426-8855, www.bostonkids.org

Fenway Park, (617) 226-6666 (tours) or www.redsox.com (tickets)

New England Aquarium, (617) 973-5200, www.neaq.org

SHOPPING
Copley Place,
(617) 369-5000

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LODGING
Boston Doubletree Guest Suites,
expensive, (617) 783-0090, www.doubletree.com. We don't usually recommend chain hotels, but we like this Doubletree outpost for its swell view of the Charles River. Plus, shuttles are standing by to take you to Copley Square, Boston Common, and other top spots, saving you precious cab fare. Oh, and did we mention the delicious chocolate chip cookies waiting for you at check-in?

Charlesmark Hotel, moderate to expensive, (617) 247-1212, www.thecharlesmark.com. With only 38 rooms, this nineteenth-century residence turned boutique hotel proves good things come in small packages. Maybe it's the Boylston Street locale. Or the little touches like soft music playing in your room when you arrive. Or the martinis at the swank new hotel bar. We'll let you decide.




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ISSUE: Feb 15, 2006
American Way Cover - 2/15/2006