4. A short walk to the Red Line of the subway, just 2 or 3 stops from the heart of downtown; continental breakfast in the lobby every morning, with coffee/hot chocolate available at all hours; complimentary copies of the "Boston Globe" in lobby rack; rooms wired for high-speed internet plus two internet-accessible terminals in the lobby for checking e-mail; rooms not overly large but not cramped--clean and comfortable, with desk, armchair, and plenty of lamps; plenty of hot water in the shower; heating/cooling works well; pizza-sub place nearby delivers to your room; family restaurant next door serves lunch; complimentary airport shuttle gets you there in 15 minutes and leaves frequently.