Winter getaway in Massachusetts: dinner in front of a fire; snow-dusted explorations

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Winter settles on New England in a mist of snow-dusted streets and meadows, holiday lights, and hearty food in front of a crackling fire. Plan a winter getaway to a classic Massachusetts lodging that suits your tastes: from a bed-and-breakfast inn racing the town green in a Berkshire mountain village to a boutique hotel tucked among the crooked old street of Boston or Cambridge to a windswept waterfront inn along the shore. Plenty of amenities – fireplaces, hot tubs, traditional winter foods – await you, prepared and served with comfort, cleanliness, and your health in mind.

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

Walkable and welcoming, Boston is a delight in the winter, and this hotel is in the heart of it all

Crisp ocean air, snow glistening on cobblestoned streets, cozy restaurants: Boston is an exceptional city for wintertime visits, and in the heart of it all is the XV Beacon in its turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building. The boutique hotel is central to all that makes wintertime fun in the city: theaters, sports venues, boutiques, galleries and museums. All hotel rooms, suites and studios have gas fireplaces and luxurious bedding, including cashmere throws. Some have whirlpool tubs, and four-poster or canopy beds. An experienced concierge can help with tickets, tours, recommendations for restaurants as well as jogging and walking routes. Steps from your hotel room is Mooo.... Beacon Hill restaurant, a favorite gathering place for guests and Bostonians on a cold winter night. Ask about the hotel’s Winter Wishes package.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth

35 Landmark Drive Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-209-2626 Toll-Free: 877-647-2328

Coastal New England, and this romantic inn, are even more dramatic and picturesque in the winter

Everything on the coast turns dramatic, and romantic, in the winter. At the Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth, the Monet-inspired ponds and gardens sparkle in the snow, and walks along nearby ocean beaches, or along the waterfront in Plymouth, are even more breathtaking in the winter air. And there are plenty of places in the area for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. At the inn, recline by the fireplace in the resting area before your hot stone massage or soothing body treatment. Work out in the fitness center or take a yoga or pilates class. Dine on French bistro-inspired entrees at The Bistro & Wine Bar. Or just adjourn to your room with its warming fireplace, oversized French-style soaking tub, plush robes and exquisite Frette bedding.
Mirbeau accolades include Forbes Travel Guide recognition, AAA Four Diamonds and Conde Nast Top 20 Resorts in New England and Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World.

Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Warm up to the idea of a winter escape at this hotel in the center of walkable, wonderful Boston

There may be a chill in the air, but you’ll find yourself warming up to the idea of a winter escape at the Boston Harbor Hotel, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond urban resort right on the city’s vibrant harbor. Relax in your harbor- or city-view room or suite, take advantage of the 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes or unwind in the 60-foot lap pool, sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room. Soak up the inviting atmosphere (and enjoy the area’s freshest seafood) at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, or grab a cocktail at the Rowes Wharf Bar. The hotel is close to the New England Aquarium, lively Faneuil Hall, the theater district and Freedom Trail.

Briar Barn Inn

101 Main Street Rowley, MA, 01969 Phone: 978-653-5323

Stylish rooms, in-house spa, inviting restaurant: That’s a recipe for the perfect winter escape

Delightfully dramatic and charmingly cozy in the winter, the North Shore is the perfect area to explore during a weekday or weekend getaway, and there is no more idyllic location to launch your exploration than the Briar Barn Inn in historic Rowley. Hike coastal trails, explore antiques shops and galleries and sample a variety of fine-dining and casual restaurants. Then head back to your suite in this welcoming inn, where in-room amenities include gas fireplaces, soaking tubs, luxurious linens and soothing decor with curated art and antiques. Enjoy fresh fare and creative cocktails at the on-site restaurant, Grove, and book a massage or facial at the inn’s spa. In the evening, relax with a glass of wine by the courtyard fire pit.

Harbor Light Inn

58 Washington Street Marblehead, MA, 01945 Phone: 781-631-2186

Cozy inn, nestled in a picturesque sea coast town, perfect place to escape winter’s chill

A cozy inn by a scenic harbor in one of the most picturesque towns on the North Shore of Massachusetts Bay: If that sounds like the perfect winter getaway, then book your room now at the harbor Light Inn. The warm, relaxing atmosphere at the inn comes from everything from the sunsets through small-paned windows to the mellow glow of the wide-board pine floors to the finely tooled furnishings and 18th century architecture to the snug tavern offering fine wine on a chilly evening. Rooms have soft bedding, some with fireplaces and two-person jetted tubs. From the inn’s location in the harbor district, you can walk to shops, galleries and restaurants. Or take a day trip to historic Salem or Boston.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Waterfront hotel and historic Salem welcome visitors warmly in the winter months

The Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites welcomes you in the winter – and so does its vibrant city. Get cozy in your luxurious room or suite, swim in the heated indoor pool, work out in the fitness center or dine in the pub. Then set out to enjoy Salem in the winter, with its quaint colonial structures, and shops, all decked out in lights and holiday decor. Start in the hotel’s neighborhood – Pickering Wharf – a lovely harborside “village” of shops and restaurants. Then head downtown to visit the extensive art collections at the Peabody Essex Museum. Visit Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables or one of the many attractions devoted to Salem’s witch-y history. The area has a variety of winter festivals, strolls and house tours.

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Historic Deerfield, and its famous inn, both have a special sparkle in the winter

What a lovely town Deerfield is in the winter, the snow sparkling on the roofs of its 18th- and 19th-century homes. And right in the middle of Main Street is the cozy Deerfield Inn, where winter travelers have found crackling fireplaces and warm hospitality since 1884. The 24 rooms in the main inn and carriage house feature period reproduction furniture, antiques and comfy reading chairs. Spend your days hiking up Mount Sugarloaf or skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing at Berkshire East, visiting the area’s many art and history museums, breweries or the Yankee Candle Village store. Come back to relax by the fire in the inn’s Beehive Parlor or at Champney’s mahogany bar. Sip a cocktail by the fire and dine on the restaurant’s creative, locally sourced cuisine.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

Here’s a wonderful idea: Book your winter getaway at gorgeous resort on Cape Cod Bay

Are you already thinking about your winter getaway? Don’t rule out Cape Cod, which is breathtakingly beautiful in the winter (and less crowded!). Book a villa or mansion room at the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, a slice of beachfront paradise every season of the year. Brewster’s beaches, among the country’s loveliest, are dramatic and walkable in the winter, and among the resort’s amenities are rooms with stunning water views from private balconies. Book a spa day at The Beach House, swim in the heated indoor pools, enjoy the sauna and hot tub. Start your day with breakfast in the charming Roscommon Room and end it with steak frites or a burger in Bayzo’s Pub.

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