Recommended Hotel: Courtyard
Why: Helpful Staff for Tourist

Our top choice near the Summit T stop is the Courtyard By Marriott. It’s a typical Courtyard hotel with meals available for purchase in The Bistro for breakfast and dinner. Guests like that The Bistro menu includes items for the health-conscious. There is a gym and an indoor pool with a hot tub. The average room rate is $213 per night. Guests also repeatedly noted that the staff goes above and beyond to treat you well if they know you are traveling for a special occasion such as your honeymoon or anniversary. Other guests like that there are meeting spaces available to reserve as well as copy, fax, and printing services that make this hotel great for business travelers.

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About the Brookline Neighborhood

Who is best for this location?

Couples and families who like to spend time both in nature and in an urban environment; this area provides a mix of both.

This neighborhood is known for the Longwood Medical Area where there are several medical research areas and hospitals. The T runs through this area and there are great hotels near the Coolidge Corner, Kent St., and Longwood stops. You can easily take the T to the heart of downtown Boston.

There are a few unique eateries in this area like Japonaise Bakery and Cafe, which specializes in Japanese pastries (locals love the Azuki Cream). Giggling Rice is a great place to get Thai food to go or for delivery. Clover is convenient to the hospitals and has you covered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with delicious vegetarian specialties.

It’s easy to access the Emerald Necklace park system via The Riverway. This part of the park system includes some of the prettiest bridges in the area. On a rainy or cold day, check out Coolidge Corner Theater to see independent films.