ENVISION HOTEL BOSTON-LONGWOOD, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION, Boston

Envision Hotel Boston-Longwood, Ascend Hotel Collection - A boutique Boston hotel with daily receptions and fitness amenities in Jamaica Plain

Located in Jamaica Plain's quiet neighborhood, this 3-star Boston hotel features 39 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TVs, refrigerators, and shower/tub combinations. The Envision Hotel Boston-Longwood provides daily receptions with dessert tastings and occasional live music. Brew'en's Café serves grab-and-go snacks, replacing traditional hotel breakfast service. The fitness center includes a gym with Wii Fit, cardio equipment, and yoga mats. Business travelers have access to a business center with iPads offering printing, copy, and fax services. The Ascend Hotel Collection property sits within a 15-minute walk of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital. Notable attractions within 2-2 miles include the Museum of Fine Arts, Emerald Necklace park system, and Skywalk Observatory.

Pros

Daily receptions feature free desserts, appetizers, and live music events

Business center equipped with iPads and comprehensive printing services

Pet-friendly accommodation with valet parking available

Some rooms offer lowered vanity areas and sofa sleepers

Cons

Located on busy South Huntington Avenue

No traditional hotel restaurant service