XV Beacon
At a glance: 5-star · Since 1924 · Renovated 2009 · 63 rooms
Near: Boston Common · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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Start with Mooo...., the steakhouse inside XV Beacon, which serves modern steakhouse cuisine and has a wine cellar connected to the main dining room. For breakfast, The Paramount on Charles Street is a local favorite a short walk away. Charles Street itself is Beacon Hill's main street for coffee, lunch and an antiques browse between the Public Garden and the river. The North End, known for its Italian restaurants, is also close by.
You are on Beacon Hill, Boston's most historic neighborhood, with brick sidewalks, gas lamps, and Federal-style rowhouses. The Massachusetts State House is steps away, and Boston Common is a 6-minute walk, with the Public Garden 10 minutes out. Charles Street, the neighborhood's main shopping and dining street, is nearby, and the hotel's own Mooo restaurant serves steakhouse fare. The area is quiet and residential, but Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a 7-minute walk, and the North End's Italian restaurants are within easy reach. It is a compact, walkable base for exploring the city's core sights.
From Logan International Airport, the hotel is about 2.7 miles away, a 15 to 45 minute drive by taxi or ride-hailing. From South Station, it's a 0.8 mile, 15 minute walk through downtown. The nearest subway stops are Government Center, a 4 minute walk on the Blue Line, and Park Street Railway Station just steps from the hotel. You can also pre-book a private transfer for a direct ride to the door.
In the evening, you can walk to Faneuil Hall Marketplace (7 min) and Quincy Market for a lively atmosphere, or enjoy a quieter stroll through Boston Common (6 min) and the Public Garden (10 min). The hotel's own bar and restaurant offer a classic steakhouse dinner and drinks without leaving the building. For a waterfront evening, head to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (11 min) or the New England Aquarium area (13 min). The Paul Revere House (11 min) is also a short walk, though evening hours may vary. Take a taxi or ride-hailing to reach the North End's Italian restaurants if you want more options.
Yes, XV Beacon is a great base for exploring Boston. You can walk to Boston Common in 6 minutes, Faneuil Hall Marketplace in 7, and the Public Garden in 10. The Paul Revere House and Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park are each an 11-minute walk, with the New England Aquarium 13 minutes away. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is a 14-minute walk, while the Charlestown Navy Yard takes 21 minutes. For farther sights like Fenway Park, you'd need a short ride, but most of the city's core is right at your doorstep.

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