What to expect: A destination for business travelers during the week and leisure travelers touring New England on weekends and school holidays, the Courtyard by Marriott features a tranquil public-room ambience graced by dark woods and gilt-frame prints of French art from the 16th-18th centuries.

Amenity highlights: A sunny pavilion contains a 40-by-18-foot heated pool. An adjacent fitness center contains cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. Complimentary transportation is offered to businesses and attractions within a three-mile radius. The hotel's restaurant serves a buffet breakfast daily and a buffet lunch on weekdays. Guests receive discount day passes to a fitness center four miles from the hotel.