What to expect: An expansive lobby, furnished with antique reproductions and Japanese-style murals, bustles with business travelers during the week who are attracted to the hotel’s proximity to several corporate and technology parks. Weekend leisure travelers appreciate the Doubletree's central location between Boston and Providence.

Amenity highlights: An indoor pool has a sprawling atrium patio that can accommodate more than 200 people for poolside functions. Adjacent is a garden courtyard, as well as men’s and women’s saunas and a 24-hour fitness center. Also on site, Legends Sports Bar and Grille features one big screen, five plasma screens, one projection screen, and four standard TVs.