Encore Boston Harbor  

On the Mystic River waterfront in Everett, Massachusetts, with the Boston skyline as a backdrop. This riverfront casino hotel sits minutes from Assembly Row and the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and a short drive to TD Garden, Harvard and MIT. Logan International Airport is about 6.5 miles away.

27 floors and 671 rooms and suites set a new standard in New England luxury. Rooms include iPads, minibars, pillowtop beds with down comforters, 55-inch TVs with streaming, and bathrooms with separate deep-soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Public spaces feature designer retail, thousands of fresh flowers and a year-round waterfront park with event lawns and water shuttles.

World-class casino, full-service spa with massages, sauna and a salon, plus a fitness center and a nightclub. Designer boutiques, concierge services, gift shops and on-site parking keep things easy. Complimentary wireless internet lets you wake up to river breezes and skyline views while staying connected.

Meeting rooms and a conference hall are available, along with a computer station, express check-out and complimentary newspapers. Free self-parking and transfer services simplify group travel. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available property-wide.

About 15 restaurants and bars cover everything from premium steakhouse fare to gourmet burgers, plus a café for coffee and light bites. 24-hour room service is offered, and full breakfasts are served daily for a fee. Cap the night with a cocktail in the lounge.