What to expect: Spacious common areas and guestrooms are decorated with Colonial-inspired furnishings, upholstery patterns, and artwork. Business travelers find comfort at the Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford during the week. Leisure guests and tour groups spend weekends visiting local attractions, attending sporting events, and making quick trips into Boston.

Amenity highlights: For conferences, the Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford has 20,000 square feet of space with high-speed Internet access and videoconferencing capabilities. For weddings, a grand ballroom accommodates up to 240 people, and an elegant double staircase is perfect for bridal photos. Guests have free use of the business center, sauna, indoor pool, and a well-equipped 24-hour fitness room. In the evenings, the Independence Bar is a nice place to relax.

Insider tip: The front desk has the quickest directions to great shopping in tax-free Nashua, New Hampshire, just nine miles away.