Boston and Cambridge offer chic hotels, cozy & historic inns for romantic getaways

As if a stay in the elegant Boston Harbor Hotel, in the heart of the city’s dramatic harbor district, was not romantic enough, couples seeking a chic retreat can choose the hotel’s Romantic Getaway package. Champagne and sumptuous chocolates are waiting for you in your sophisticated room or suite, where you can sink into luxurious bedding or take your glasses out to a private balcony to admire the water view. Enjoy breakfast in bed or dine harborside at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. On-site amenities include a 24/7 fitness room, lap pool, sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room. Stroll along the harbor, walk down to lively Faneuil Hall Marketplace or catch a show in the nearby theater district.

The sights and sounds of the sea are the perfect backdrop for real romance at the luxurious Seaport Hotel. Situated in the heart of Boston’s exciting Seaport District, the AAA Four-Diamond hotel will win your hearts over with its finely appointed rooms and suites, with breathtaking views of the harbor (imagine it in the evening, with boat lights and stars twinkling) and city. Pillow-top mattresses, elegant baths will make your room stays cozy, but you’ll want to get out and see this amazing neighborhood with its eclectic restaurants, shops, parks and museums. Come back to the hotel for a swim in the indoor heated pool or to dine on the seasonal water view terrace at TAMO Bistro + Bar.

The Inn at Hastings Park, where history is but a few steps away, offers couples the perfect mix for a romantic getaway: a lovely location, lots of nearby activities to choose from, luxurious accommodations and fine dining. Choose from one of 22 guest rooms or suites in the meticulously restored historic buildings and prepare to be pampered. The Revolutionary Romance Package includes a gourmet breakfast for two in Artistry on the Green, the inn’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurant, chilled bubbly and chocolate-covered strawberries. Your room will feature high-end linens and a rain-shower. Activities (Guest Services has lots of ideas) include biking the scenic rail trail, visiting historic homes or hopping on a trolley to step back into history.

Here’s a very romantic idea: Book a room or suite at XV Beacon, a luxury hotel in the heart of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. With its cobblestoned, gas-lit streets, boutiques, restaurants and galleries, the area is perfect for strolling. Your room at the hotel is also perfection, with a gas fireplace, sumptuous linens, white Italian marble bathrooms (some with whirlpool tubs; all with heated towel racks). Arrange ahead of time for an in-room massage, and dine at Mooo.... Beacon Hill, one of the best restaurants in town. You’re close to the Boston Common, historic sites, sports venues and theaters. The Romance on the Hill package includes champagne, a rose-petal turndown and chocolate-covered strawberries. The Be Boutique Breakfast package includes an indulgent breakfast for two in your room.