Sheraton Braintree Hotel

Location. The Sheraton Braintree Hotel is located in Braintree, Mass., a suburb of Boston. This fortress of a hotel is located across the street from the South Shore Plaza, home to more than 180 stores.
Hotel Features. This smoke-free property features an outdoor pool, flanked by a groomed garden and picnic area with patio furnishings and a barbeque grill deck. The indoor pool area includes floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights and a spa tub. A complete health club offers racquetball courts, exercise equipment, steam rooms, a sauna and fitness classes such as yoga and water aerobics. The hotel includes 6,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a grand ballroom. Oak paneling and decorative moldings accent the lobby, which features twin seating areas with leather furniture.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms are decorated in a navy blue and cream palette with mahogany furnishings and brushed-nickel accents. Bathrooms feature dual vanities. High-speed Internet access and video game consoles are available for a fee.

Expert Tip. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the "T," Boston's subway.