DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston–Cambridge

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston–Cambridge sits on the Boston side of the Charles River at 400 Soldiers Field Road. Despite the Cambridge in its name, the hotel is in Allston. It offers suites, an indoor pool and a fitness center, making it an option for a stay near Harvard and Boston University with space to spend time at the hotel.

Scullers Jazz Club is in the building, so you can plan an evening performance without another trip across town. Dining includes Boathouse 400 and the more casual Fusion Lounge. The hotel runs a complimentary guest shuttle to selected destinations, including Harvard Square, Back Bay and the New England Aquarium; check the current timetable before relying on it. Parking costs extra, and there is no hotel airport shuttle.